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The 2009 NHL Entry Draft has concluded, with the Buffalo Sabres opting for size in this year's draft class. Each of Buffalo's six selections are at least 6-feet tall.

Take a look at all of the Sabres' newest prospects and watch some exclusive video and interviews from the Bell Centre in Montreal.





RD (PK)
 NAME POSITION
 JUNIOR TEAM
1 (13) Zack Kassian RW Peterborough Petes
3 (66) Brayden McNabb D Kootenay Ice
4 (104) Marcus Foligno LW Sudbury Wolves
5 (134) Mark Adams D Malden Catholic High School
6 (164) Connor Knapp G Miami University
7 (194) Maxime Legault RW Shawingan Cataractes
*** NOTE: Buffalo traded its 2nd-round pick in the 2009 and 2010 Entry Drafts to San Jose for D Craig Rivet and San Jose's 7th-round pick in 2010 (7/4/08).

Position: Forward
Shoots: Right
Height: 6',3"
Weight: 210 lbs.
Born: 1/24/1991
Born In: Windsor, Ontario

Video: Kassian Exclusive Interview
 Video: Kassian Press Conference
Video: Kassian Player Profile 
Video: Kassian Draft Selection
Story: Kassian Draws Strength from Family
Story: Kassian Answers Country's Call
Photos: Zack Kassian		  
PROFILE
  • In his second year with the Petes, Kassian finished second in scoring with 63 points (36-33-69) in 61 games, including 13 power-play goals. Known for his physical play, he also finished in the top 20 in the Ontario Hockey League with 136 penalty minutes.
  • Highlights of 2008-09 season included two points (1-1-2) in the OHL All-Star Classic, representing the OHL in the Canada/Russia Challenge, and being selected to the 2009 CHL Top Prospects game.
  • Kassian represented Team Canada, winning a gold-medal at the 2008 Ivan Hlinka Memorial and finishing fourth at the 2009 Under-18 World Championships.
  • He first began playing hockey with the Kingsville Kings when he was eight and he credits his brother for having the biggest influence on his career – “he’s always there for me and tells me what I need to hear”.
  • If he could invite any three people to dinner he would choose Todd Bertuzzi, Tiger Woods and Cam Neely “because they all have something about themselves which makes them unique”.
  • His most embarrassing hockey moment was playing with two sticks at the same time on the penalty kill and his childhood hockey hero was Bobby Orr.
NHL Central Scouting’s Chris Edwards
"Kassian is one of the toughest guys in the OHL and probably the entire draft. Last season as an under-ager there were overage guys in the league who would not take him on. He has not fought much this season (because) he has not had to. He is at his best when he is playing physical and tough along the boards. He protects the puck very well and fights through checks. He has very good play-making and puck-handling abilities."
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Peterborough head coach Ken McRae
"Zack Kassian is a great kid that loves the game and approaches practices the same way he approaches games with hard work and intensity. (He’s a) big, tough right shot power forward with a mean streak. Very heavy shot to go along with a high skill level as well as a physical, intimidating style of play. Zack takes pride in his off-ice workouts and is a very well conditioned athlete."
Position: Defense
Shoots: Left
Height: 6',4"
Weight: 200 lbs
Born: 1/21/1991
Born In: Saskatoon, Saskatchawan

Video: Brayden McNabb Selection
Story: The McNabb/Myers Connection		  
  • PROFILE
  • McNabb tied for the lead among Kootenay defensemen with 10 goals and second in points with 36 (10-26-36) in 67 games in 2008-09.
  • His season was highlighted by a gold medal with Team Canada at the 2008 Ivan Hlinka Memorial, a roster spot for the 2009 Under-18 World Championships and a selection to the 2009 CHL Top Prospects game.
  • His dad, Kim, played in the Western Hockey League for Regina, Calgary and Brandon between 1976 and 1978.
  • McNabb patterns his game after Robyn Regehr for his steady, stay-at-home style of play and his childhood hockey hero was Patrick Roy when he played for the Avalanche.
  • He first played organized hockey, in his hometown, for the Davidson Huskies at the age of five and he credits his parents for having the most influence on his career for the time, money and support they have given him.
Position: Forward
Shoots: Left
Height: 6',2"
Weight: 200 lbs
Born: 8/10/1991
Born In: Buffalo, NY

Video: Like Father, Like Son
Photo: Marcus Foligno
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Foligno Using Size to Get Noticed by Scouts.
Position: Defense
Shoots: Left
Height: 6',1"
Weight: 187 lbs
Born: 5/21/1991
Born In:		  
Position: Goalie
Catches: Left
Height: 6',5"
Weight: 215 lbs
Born: 5/1/1990
Born In: New York, NY
  
Position: Right Wing
Shoots: Right
Height: 6',2"
Weight: 195 lbs
Born: 3/28/1989
Born In: Mount-Tremblant, Quebec		  

SCHEDULE

HOME
AWAY
PROMOTIONAL

STANDINGS

EASTERN CONFERENCE
  TEAM GP W L OT GF GA PTS
1 WSH 23 13 5 5 82 68 31
2 PIT 23 15 8 0 71 66 30
3 BUF 20 12 6 2 54 50 26
4 NJD 21 14 6 1 58 48 29
5 PHI 20 12 7 1 69 54 25
6 OTT 20 11 6 3 62 59 25
7 BOS 22 10 8 4 53 56 24
8 TBL 20 8 5 7 52 60 23
9 NYR 22 11 10 1 65 61 23
10 MTL 23 11 11 1 57 65 23
11 NYI 23 8 8 7 63 71 23
12 ATL 19 10 7 2 68 57 22
13 FLA 21 10 9 2 60 68 22
14 CAR 22 5 12 5 53 81 15
15 TOR 21 4 11 6 53 78 14
COMPLETE STANDINGS

STATS

2009-2010 REGULAR SEASON
SKATERS: GP G A +/- Pts
T. Connolly 20 4 13 -6 17
D. Roy 20 4 12 -4 16
T. Vanek 18 7 6 -3 13
J. Pominville 20 5 8 -2 13
C. MacArthur 20 6 5 -9 11
D. Stafford 18 6 3 -1 9
T. Myers 20 3 6 3 9
C. Rivet 20 0 8 -4 8
P. Gaustad 18 5 2 6 7
P. Kaleta 19 3 3 7 6
 
GOALIES: W L OT Sv% GAA
R. Miller 12 3 2 .931 1.97
P. Lalime 0 2 0 .836 4.55
FULL TEAM STATS

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