With the Traverse City prospect tournament in full swing, let’s focus today on future Sabres, even though training camp is a mere five days away.
Sabres set to mix and match – The Buffalo News
The 2011-12 NHL season begins Friday when the Sabres formally arrive in town for physicals. They’ll take the ice for the first time Saturday in Northtown Center at Amherst.
BUFFALO 6 — COLUMBUS 3 – Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo’s win over the Columbus prospects on Sunday was a vastly different performance than opening day.
Trio of forwards on display for Sabres – NHL.com
New ownership has apparently instilled new fervor and optimism in the prospects for the Buffalo Sabres these days.
Sundher ready for Royal roll – SabresProspects.com
A bit late on this post, but one worth reading for those who think the Sabres have no prospects at center who are worth a darn.
Dixon blog on captains: Leaders of men – sportsnet.ca
Ex-NHLer Marty McSorley opens up on what should go into the decison to name a team captain.
Canada’s NHL teams have great expectations – The Globe and Mail
As NHL training camps open this week, Canada’s four Eastern Conference clubs look ahead to reaching the next level.
Why hasn’t Luke Schenn signed? – THN
In this week’s mailbag: why hasn’t Burke locked up his prized defender?; are the Canucks really that good?; and more.
Kings GM, players talk Doughty’s status for next season – Puck Daddy
The Los Angeles Kings held their annual Hockey Fest this weekend, and the party went on without Drew Doughty, still unsigned as a restricted free agent.