2009–10 Buffalo Sabres season
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The 2009–10
Buffalo Sabres
season was the 39th
season
of the Buffalo Sabres in the National Hockey League
.
in the 2006–07 NHL season.
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Sabres. Stats reflect time with Sabres only.
‡Traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with Sabres only.
during the 2009–10 season.
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was held June 26–27, 2009 at the Bell Centre
in Montreal
, Quebec
.
remain Buffalo's top affiliate in the American Hockey League
in 2009–10
.
2009–10 NHL season
The 2009–10 NHL season was the 93rd season of operation of the National Hockey League , and the 100th season since the founding of the predecessor National Hockey Association . It ran from October 1, 2009, including four games in Europe on October 2 and 3—until April 11, 2010, with the 2010...
Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:...
season was the 39th
Buffalo Sabres seasons
This is a list of seasons completed by the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League. This list documents the records and playoff results for all seasons the Sabres have completed in the NHL since their inception in 1970....
season
Season (sports)
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of the Buffalo Sabres in the National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
.
Pre-season
| 2009 Pre-season Game Log: 4–1–1 (Home: 1–0–1 ; Road: 3–1–0) | ||||||||||
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| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | Decision | Attendance | Record | Recap | ||
| 1 | September 17 | Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... |
3-4 | Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... |
Enroth Jhonas Enroth Jhonas Erik Enroth is a Swedish ice hockey goaltender currently with the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
17,597 | 0-0-1 | Recap | ||
| 2 | September 19 | Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... |
3-1 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... |
Miller | 15,924 | 1-0-1 | Recap | ||
| 3 | September 21 | Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... |
2-1 | Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... |
Lalime Patrick Lalime Patrick Lalime is a Canadian professional ice hockey broadcaster and former player. Lalime played twelve seasons in the National Hockey League with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Ottawa Senators, St. Louis Blues, Chicago Blackhawks and Buffalo Sabres... |
18,075 | 2-0-1 | Recap | ||
| 4 | September 23 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
2-3 | Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... |
Miller | 11,008 | 3-0-1 | Recap | ||
| 5 | September 26 | Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... |
2-3 | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... |
Miller | 21,273 | 3-1-1 | Recap | ||
| 6 | September 27 | Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... |
7-6 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
Lalime | 18,388 | 4-1-1 | Recap | ||
Game log
| 2009–10 Game Log | |
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| 2009–10 Schedule | |
Playoffs
The Sabres have qualified for the playoffs for the first time in three years. The team has not qualified for the playoffs since winning the Presidents' TrophyPresidents' Trophy
The Presidents' Trophy is an award presented by the National Hockey League to the team that finishes with the most points in the league during the regular season. If two teams tie for the most points, then the trophy goes to the team with the most wins. The winning team is also awarded C$350,000...
in the 2006–07 NHL season.
Playoff log
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- Scorer of game-winning goal in italics
- *Denotes if necessary
Skaters
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/− = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes| Regular season | ||||||
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| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | +/− | PIM |
| 80 | 26 | 43 | 69 | 9 | 48 | |
| 73 | 17 | 48 | 65 | 10 | 28 | |
| 82 | 24 | 38 | 62 | 13 | 22 | |
| 71 | 28 | 25 | 53 | 9 | 42 | |
| 82 | 11 | 37 | 48 | 13 | 32 | |
| 79 | 21 | 21 | 42 | 14 | 35 | |
| 71 | 14 | 20 | 34 | 4 | 35 | |
| 78 | 10 | 16 | 26 | -3 | 50 | |
| ‡ | 60 | 13 | 13 | 26 | -14 | 47 |
| 78 | 5 | 18 | 23 | 0 | 75 | |
| 65 | 12 | 10 | 22 | -7 | 82 | |
| 73 | 10 | 12 | 22 | -4 | 14 | |
| 59 | 1 | 20 | 21 | -15 | 22 | |
| 67 | 4 | 16 | 20 | 10 | 30 | |
| 82 | 4 | 16 | 20 | 13 | 32 | |
| 55 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 2 | 89 | |
| 78 | 1 | 14 | 15 | -6 | 100 | |
| 69 | 6 | 8 | 14 | -2 | 73 | |
| 72 | 3 | 10 | 13 | -1 | 12 | |
| 49 | 4 | 7 | 11 | -1 | 6 | |
| 10 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 6 | |
| † | 14 | 0 | 5 | 5 | -3 | 2 |
| 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 | |
| 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| ‡ | 11 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| ‡ | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Playoffs | ||||||
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| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | +/− | PIM |
| 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -1 | 2 | |
| 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | |
| 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
| 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | |
| 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 12 | |
| 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | |
| 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 14 | |
| 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 22 | |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11 | |
| 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | |
| 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 2 | |
| 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | |
| 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
Goaltenders
Note: GP = Games Played; TOI = Time On Ice (minutes); W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime Losses; GA = Goals Against; GAA= Goals Against Average; SA= Shots Against; SV= Saves; Sv% = Save Percentage; SO= Shutouts| Regular season | |||||||||||||
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| Player | GP | TOI | W | L | OT | GA | GAA | SA | Sv% | SO | G | A | PIM |
| 69 | 4047 | 41 | 18 | 8 | 150 | 2.22 | 2098 | .929 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| 16 | 854 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 40 | 2.81 | 432 | .907 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1 | 58 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4.14 | 37 | .892 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| Player | GP | TOI | W | L | GA | GAA | SA | Sv% | SO | G | A | PIM |
| 6 | 384 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 2.34 | 204 | .926 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Sabres. Stats reflect time with Sabres only.
‡Traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with Sabres only.
Awards
| Regular Season | ||
| Player | Award | Reached |
| Tyler Myers Tyler Myers Tyler Myers is an American-born Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League . He was drafted by the Sabres in the first round, 12th overall, in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. At the end of the 2009–10 NHL season, Myers won the... |
NHL Rookie of the Month | January 2010 |
| Tyler Myers | Calder Trophy winner | June 23, 2010 |
| Ryan Miller | Vezina Trophy Vezina Trophy The Vezina Trophy is awarded annually to the National Hockey League's goaltender who is "adjudged to be the best at this position". At the end of each season, the 30 General Managers of the teams in the National Hockey League vote to determine the goaltender who was the most valuable to his team... winner |
June 23, 2010 |
Milestones
| Regular Season | ||
| Player | Milestone | Reached |
| Tyler Myers Tyler Myers Tyler Myers is an American-born Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League . He was drafted by the Sabres in the first round, 12th overall, in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. At the end of the 2009–10 NHL season, Myers won the... |
1st Career NHL Game | October 3, 2009 |
| Tyler Myers | 1st Career NHL Assist 1st Career NHL Point |
October 8, 2009 |
| Tim Kennedy | 1st Career NHL Assist 1st Career NHL Point |
October 10, 2009 |
| Tyler Myers | 1st Career NHL Goal | October 16, 2009 |
| Tim Kennedy | 1st Career NHL Goal | October 28, 2009 |
| Tyler Ennis Tyler Ennis Tyler Foster Ennis is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League... |
1st Career NHL Game 1st Career NHL Goal |
November 13, 2009 |
| Tim Connolly Tim Connolly Tim Connolly is an American professional ice hockey player for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
300th NHL Point | November 27, 2009 |
Transactions
The Sabres have been involved in the following transactions2009–10 NHL transactions
The following is a list of all team-to-team transactions that have occurred in the National Hockey League during the 2009–10 NHL season. It lists what team each player has been traded to, signed by, or claimed by, and for which player or draft pick, if applicable.-Retirement:-Free agency:Note: This...
during the 2009–10 season.
Trades
| Date | ||
| October 20, 2009 | To Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... Daniel Paille Daniel Paille Daniel Paille is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who currently plays for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League . He was drafted 20th overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft.- Early life :... |
To Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... 3rd-round pick in 2010 2010 NHL Entry Draft The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in... conditional 4th-round pick in 2010 2010 NHL Entry Draft The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in... |
| March 3, 2010 | To Columbus Blue Jackets Columbus Blue Jackets The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... Nathan Paetsch Nathan Paetsch Nathan Paetsch is a professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for EHC Wolfsburg of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga .-Playing career:... 2nd round pick in 2010 2010 NHL Entry Draft The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in... |
To Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... Raffi Torres Raffi Torres Raphael "Raffi" Torres is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who currently plays for the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League . He was drafted by the New York Islanders fifth overall in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. He has additionally played in the NHL for the Edmonton Oilers,... |
| March 3, 2010 | To Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... Clarke MacArthur Clarke MacArthur Clarke MacArthur is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger currently playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League . He was drafted by the Sabres in the third round of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. MacArthur started his NHL career with the Buffalo Sabres, and was later... |
To Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... 3rd round pick in 2010 2010 NHL Entry Draft The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in... 4th round pick in 2010 2010 NHL Entry Draft The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in... |
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Free Agents Acquired
| Player | Former team | Contract terms |
| Steve Montador Steve Montador Steve Montador is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... |
2 years, $3.1 million |
| Joe DiPenta Joe DiPenta Joseph DiPenta is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
Frölunda HC Frölunda HC Frölunda Hockey Club, also known as the Frölunda Indians, are a Swedish professional ice hockey club based in Gothenburg. They are currently playing in the highest Swedish league, Elitserien, where they have played the majority of the seasons during its existence. The last time they played in the... |
1 year, $550,000 |
| Jean-Philippe Lamoureux Jean-Philippe Lamoureux Jean-Philippe Lamoureux is an American professional ice hockey goaltender. He was not drafted in the NHL Draft and is currently playing for the HDD Olimpija Ljubljana of the Austrian Hockey League.-Amateur:... |
Alaska Aces | 1 year |
| Cody McCormick Cody McCormick Cody McCormick is a Canadian ice hockey player who currently plays for the Buffalo Sabres of the NHL. He is of First Nations descent, with both Oneida and Chippewa/Ojibway ancestors, and he also has European heritage.-Playing career:... |
Colorado Avalanche Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... |
1 year, $522,500 |
| Mike Grier Mike Grier Michael James Grier is a retired professional ice hockey winger who most recently played for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League . He has also played professionally for the Edmonton Oilers, Washington Capitals, and San Jose Sharks... |
San Jose Sharks San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
1 year |
| Jeff Cowan Jeff Cowan Jeff Cowan is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently a left winger playing for the Iserlohn Roosters of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga.-Playing career:... |
Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... |
undisclosed |
Free agents lost
| Player | New team | Contract terms |
| Mikael Tellqvist Mikael Tellqvist Mikael Tellqvist is a professional Swedish ice hockey goaltender, currently playing for Modo Hockey in Elitserien.-Playing career:... |
Ak Bars | 1 year, $1.3 million |
| Jaroslav Spacek Jaroslav Spacek Jaroslav Spacek is a Czech professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... |
3 years, $11.5 million |
| Maxim Afinogenov Maxim Afinogenov Maxim Sergeyevich Afinogenov is a Russian professional ice hockey player who is a member of the SKA St. Petersburg of the Kontinental Hockey League . Known for his blistering skating speed, he was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres 69th overall in 1997 and played nine seasons with the club. He played... |
Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... |
1 year, $800,000 |
| Dominic Moore Dominic Moore Dominic Michael Moore is an Canadian professional ice hockey centre who currently plays for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League. Moore attended both St. Michael Catholic Elementary School and St. Anthony's Catholic Elementary School in Thornhill, Ontario; St... |
Florida Panthers Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... |
1 year |
Claimed via Waivers
| Player | Former team | Date claimed off waivers |
Lost via Waivers
| Player | New team | Date claimed off waivers |
Lost via Retirement
| Player |
| Teppo Numminen Teppo Numminen Teppo Kalevi Numminen is a retired Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League. He is currently an assistant coach for the Buffalo Sabres.-Playing career:... |
Player Signings
| Player | Contract terms |
| Tyler Myers Tyler Myers Tyler Myers is an American-born Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League . He was drafted by the Sabres in the first round, 12th overall, in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. At the end of the 2009–10 NHL season, Myers won the... |
3 years |
| Paul Byron Paul Byron Paul Byron is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre. He is currently playing with the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League . Byron was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the 6th Round of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.-Playing career:Byron played junior hockey with Gatineau Olympiques in the... |
3 years |
| Matt Ellis | 1 year |
| Patrick Kaleta Patrick Kaleta Patrick Kaleta is an American professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League... |
1 year, $522,500 |
| Andrej Sekera Andrej Sekera Andrej Sekera is a Slovak ice hockey defenceman. He was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the third round, 71st overall, in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.-Playing career:... |
2 years, $2 million |
| Clarke MacArthur Clarke MacArthur Clarke MacArthur is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger currently playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League . He was drafted by the Sabres in the third round of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. MacArthur started his NHL career with the Buffalo Sabres, and was later... |
1 year, $522,500 |
| Drew Stafford Drew Stafford Drew Stafford is an American ice hockey forward, an alternate captain for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League . He started playing hockey at an early age and played for the Waukesha Warhawks in Waukesha, Wisconsin, playing with local area legends Todd Rose and Damian Carrasco-Zanini... |
2 years, $3.8 million |
| Tyler Ennis Tyler Ennis Tyler Foster Ennis is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League... |
3 year entry level contract |
| Mark Mancari Mark Mancari Mark Mancari is a Canadian ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Vancouver Canucks in the National Hockey League... |
1 year |
| Luke Adam Luke Adam Luke Adam is a Canadian ice hockey centre currently with the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League. Adam was drafted by the Sabres, 44th overall, in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.-Playing career:... |
3 year entry-level contract |
| Nick Crawford Nick Crawford Nick Crawford is a Canadian ice hockey player currently playing within the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League... |
3 year entry-level contract |
| Mike Grier Mike Grier Michael James Grier is a retired professional ice hockey winger who most recently played for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League . He has also played professionally for the Edmonton Oilers, Washington Capitals, and San Jose Sharks... |
1 year |
Final roster
Updated April 23, 2010.|}
Draft selections
The 2009 NHL Entry Draft2009 NHL Entry Draft
The 2009 NHL Entry Draft was the 47th Entry Draft. It was held on June 26–27, 2009 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. The Draft was part of the Montreal Canadiens centennial celebrations. National Hockey League teams took turns selecting amateur ice hockey players from junior, collegiate, or...
was held June 26–27, 2009 at the Bell Centre
Bell Centre
The Bell Centre , formerly known as the Molson Centre , is a sports and entertainment complex in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It opened on March 16, 1996 after nearly three years under construction...
in Montreal
Montreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
, Quebec
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
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| 1 | 13 | Zack Kassian Zack Kassian Zack Kassian is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He currently plays for the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League . He was chosen 13th overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. Zack is of Armenian ancestry.-Playing career:Kassian made his debut with the... |
RW | Peterborough Petes Peterborough Petes The Peterborough Petes are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. The team has played in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, since 1956, and is the oldest continuously operating team in the league.-History:... |
Ontario Hockey League Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada.... |
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| 3 | 66 | Brayden McNabb Brayden McNabb Brayden McNabb is a Canadian junior ice hockey player. He currently plays for the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League . He was chosen 66th overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.-Career:... |
D | Kootenay Ice Kootenay Ice The Kootenay Ice are a major junior ice hockey team based in Cranbrook, British Columbia and competing in the Western Hockey League. The team plays its home games at the Cranbrook Recreational Complex, also nicknamed the RecPlex.-History:... |
Western Hockey League Western Hockey League The Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada... |
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| 4 | 104 | Marcus Foligno Marcus Foligno Marcus Foligno is a Canadian-American professional ice hockey player, who currently plays for the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League . He was selected 104th overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.-Personal:Foligno was born in Buffalo, New York, the son of former... |
LW | Sudbury Wolves Sudbury Wolves The Sudbury Wolves are the name of the ice hockey team from Sudbury, Ontario. Sudbury has had a hockey team known as the "Wolves" nearly every year since World War I. The Sudbury Wolves, the senior men's AAA team, have twice been chosen to be Canada's representatives at the Ice Hockey World... |
Ontario Hockey League Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada.... |
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| 5 | 134 | Mark Adams | D | Malden Catholic Malden Catholic High School Malden Catholic High School, founded in 1932, is a private, Catholic secondary school for young men located in Malden, Massachusetts. It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston. The school was founded by the Congregation of the Brothers of St. Francis Xavier , an international... |
United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... High School High school High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions.... |
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| 6 | 164 | Connor Knapp | G | Miami(OH) Miami RedHawks Miami University, in Oxford, Ohio, features 18 different varsity level sports teams for men and women, all of which are known as the Miami RedHawks... |
CCHA Central Collegiate Hockey Association The Central Collegiate Hockey Association is a NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey college athletic conference that operates mostly in Michigan and Ohio, although it also has members in Alaska and Indiana. It participates in the NCAA's Division I as a hockey-only conference. It holds its championship... |
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| 7 | 194 | Maxime Legault Maxime Legault Maxime Legault is a Canadian ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Rochester Americans in the American Hockey League . He was selected by the Buffalo Sabres in the 7th round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.... |
RW | Shawinigan Cataractes Shawinigan Cataractes The Shawinigan Cataractes are a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The team is based out of Shawinigan, Quebec. The Cataractes have been previously known as the Shawinigan Bruins until 1973, and were called the Shawinigan Dynamos from 1973–78.The Cataractes play their... |
QMJHL Quebec Major Junior Hockey League The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League is one of the three major junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League... |
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Portland Pirates
The Portland PiratesPortland Pirates
The Portland Pirates is a minor professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They are the top affiliate of the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League. They play in the Cumberland County Civic Center in downtown Portland, Maine. The franchise was previously known as the...
remain Buffalo's top affiliate in the American Hockey League
American Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
in 2009–10
2009–10 AHL season
The 2009–10 AHL season was the 74th season of the American Hockey League. Twenty-nine teams played 80 regular-season games each from October 2 to April 11...
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