Sabres pick Persson in First RoundSource: Sabres.com ‘”The Sabres have given me a big opportunity,” said Persson. “This was a big surprise.”‘ Related posts: Dennis Persson Profile Sabres sign first-round pick Paille Sabres acquire D Delmore from Predators for third-round pick Sabres sign 2003 third-round pick Sabres select C Zagrapan with first-round pick