Buffalo Sabres Draft and Trade Get High Grades

While the much rumored trade for Flames defenseman Robyn Regher dominated talk of the Sabres Draft, don't discount Terry Pegula and Ted Black's first round draft pick Joel Armia of Finland. He's been compared to Teemu Selanne  and Mikhail Samuelsson and was a potential Top 10 prospect who fell into the Sabres lap at 16. It also marked the first time the Sabres went European in the first round in 5 years, a sign of the changing times in the Sabres front office. The Sabres didn't have a pick in the second round having traded it away for Brad Boyes, but picked up another steal in the third round with OHL's fastest skater, Daniel Catenacci and a player from West Seneca. Free Agency starts Friday, so let the fun begin. Stanley Cup in three years, right!  Read the Bleacher Report  for the Sabres final grade and check out this video of Joel Armia's Highlights from last season in Finland.