'“The fifth round came around and Buffalo’s pick showed up,” said Costantini, a center the Sabres drafted 131st overall. “I saw my name pop up on the screen, I was like, ‘This is crazy, right?’ It was an unreal feeling, and I got to share that moment with those guys, and that is something I will remember for the rest of my life.”' … [Read more...] about Datsyuk-style game earning Sabres prospect Matteo Costantini notice
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Memories of coaching camp team at Buffalo Sabres NHL training camp
'“Nice trade!” Rob Ray, veteran tough guy and member of the Reds said to me as if I had any say in the switch. Since Ray was drafted in 1988 we had an ongoing battle over his hometown. Rob, a native of Stirling, bristled when I reminded him he might as well say he’s from Peterborough because no one knows where Stirling is. Knowing his tough-guy reputation I always said it with … [Read more...] about Memories of coaching camp team at Buffalo Sabres NHL training camp