‘"Skating is such a big part of the National Hockey League today and Mark fits that," Sabres general manager Darcy Regier told NHL Radio. "Since the rule changes, mobility is a big factor. There is certainly room for a stay-at-home defenseman … but largely, it’s a skating, puck-moving game and again, Mark fits that."’
Sabres dip into WHL to take D Pysyk in NHL draft
Source: AP