'The Buffalo Sabres selected defenseman Andrej Sekera with the 71st pick in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. Last season, Sekera appeared in 42 games for Trencin, scoring 5 goals and 12 assists for 17 points. The Bojnice, Slovakia native, also registered 16 penalty minutes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Select Sekera with 71st Pick
Archives for June 26, 2004
Sabres Select Funk with 43rd Pick
'The Buffalo Sabres select Michael Funk of the Portland Winter Hawks of the WHL with the 43rd overall selection. Funk, who is a solid two-way defenseman, scored 3 goals and 25 assists in 71 games, while posting 86 penalty minutes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Select Funk with 43rd Pick
Sabres Draft Stafford with 13th Pick
'The Milwaukee, Wisconsin native, is considered a smart player who can play multiple positions.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Draft Stafford with 13th Pick
Sabres select RW Stafford with 13th pick; then bolster blue line
Listed at 6-foot-1 and 202 pounds, Stafford is considered a strong and mobile skater, who is considered more of a set-up man. Just as important, scouts have noted his defensive play and a willingness to play a hard-checking style. … [Read more...] about Sabres select RW Stafford with 13th pick; then bolster blue line
Interview: Drew Stafford
'You're projected to be a first round pick in the upcoming NHL entry draft. Does that put any more pressure on you to perform well in the NCAA post-season? Well, it's definitely an honor to be considered such a high draft pick. But, being drafted at all is such a privilege that I am thankful I will have an opportunity to do so. It doesn't really put that … [Read more...] about Interview: Drew Stafford
Waiting for the call
'"The NHL scouts look at size, speed, strength, and knowledge of the game," UND head coach Dean Blais said. "And he's got all of that."' … [Read more...] about Waiting for the call
Sabres select RW Stafford with 13th pick
'A college teammate of former first-rounder Zach Praise, Stafford had 11 goals and 21 assists in 36 games as a freshman with the Fighting Sioux. His father, Gord, played minor league hockey from 1980-87 and his uncle, Barrie, is the equipment manager for the Edmonton Oilers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select RW Stafford with 13th pick