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Calder Cup Playoffs Edition
BUFFALO – Some of the names you’ve possibly heard bandied around in trade rumors, the players fans might be drooling about seeing in blue and gold, Sabres general manager Darcy Regier has discussed with his counterparts.
The Sabres, owners of four of the first 44 selections at this weekend’s NHL Entry Draft at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, including picks 12 and 21, have some nice chips if they want to deal.
At this ... Read the full article
Drew Schiestel was the Sabres’ top defense prospect last season. ©2012, Dan Hickling, Olean Times Herald
BUFFALO – Last winter, Sabres defense prospect Drew Schiestel earned an AHL All-Star berth.
With 23 points and a gaudy plus-15 rating in Portland, a recall seemed inevitable for the 59th pick in 2007. Then, two games before the big tilt, Schiestel tore his ACL, shelving him for the season.
The 22-year-old hurt his knee again on opening night for Rochester this season, his first appearance in eight months.
On Tuesday, the Sabres loaned ... Read the full article
