‘Paetsch has basically been a regular in the Buffalo lineup since the 2006 Eastern Conference Finals against Carolina when he had to step in and play during a time when defensemen were going down at each turn. During the 2006-07 season, most people would have told you that they expected Paetsch to be a full-time NHL player in no time, but that never developed last season.’
Paetsch, Weber to battle for seventh defenseman slot
Source: LetsGoSabres.com