The roster for the 2010-2011 Buffalo Sabres is set at 23 men, with 13 forwards, eight defensemen, and two goaltenders. Some players on the roster have taken their positive play from the playoffs last season and translated that into a roster spot. Some players have left during free agency over the summer, while others have been brought in via the same route.
Below is a brief overview of the key roster moves made over the offseason:
Departures
D Henrik Tallinder (New Jersey)
D Toni Lydman (Anaheim)
W Adam Mair (New Jersey)
W Tim Kennedy (NY Rangers)
Acquisitions
D Jordan Leopold (Florida/Pittsburgh)
D Shaone Morrisonn (Washington)
C Rob Niedermayer (New Jersey)
Here is a breakdown of the Sabres roster, along with analysis for each group:
Forwards
Jochen Hecht Tim Connolly Jason Pominville
Thomas Vanek Derek Roy Drew Stafford
Tyler Ennis &nb ...
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Article written by Rich Lunghino
NHL 2010-2011: Breaking Down the Buffalo Sabres Roster
October 6th, 2010 by Rich Lunghino Leave a reply »
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