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["# ","Player ","Team ","Pos ","DOB ","Birth City ","S/P ","Ctry ","HT ","Wt ","S ","Draft ","Rnd ","Ovrl ","Rk ","NOTES"]
[63,"Tyler Ennis","BUF","C","Oct 06 '89","Edmonton","AB","CAN",69,169,"L",2008,1,26,null,"Clever playmaker and highly-skilled dynamo captured first team scoring crown - only Sabre to score 20+ goals and multi-category leader .. started the season as a center before a November shift to the wing flanking Girgensons with Moulson .. named NHL's first star of the week in mid December .. scored a dozen or more points in three of four quarters, a soft 3rd quarter based on a downturn in primary assists, while supplementing by scoring (21-6-3-9) .. outperformed his previous season’s per-60 ratios, including a 243% jump in 1st assists on the power play, besting 3-yr rates despite the anemic Buffalo power play (13.4% 30th overall) .. talented, elusive skater highlighted by exceptional lateral agility and gear changes .. sneaks cheating on the weak side for quick breaks .. lacks stop/starts, preferring circular turns – turning his back to the puck and play .. cuts and reverses with the puck on a dime and can execute difficult maneuvers in full gear .. flashes blistering pace and courageous net drives including a goal of the year candidate against Montreal in late November .. plays a brave game in spite of a diminutive frame, resilient and persistent, still, erased by bigger, stronger foes or by containing his space .. escaped further discipline for a slash to a linesman’s wrist .. missed two games due to a groin problem and another two in March with an upper body injury .. defensive-zone play appears uninvolved when energy levels sags, however both his SA/60 and GA/60 dropped by 10 shots and a full goal off early season highs .. his Corsi Rel (Corsi on- Corsi off) jumped 10 points by season’s end contrasting the Sabres dismal season .. entering peak productivity age.","tiny dynamo is a clever and highly-skilled playmaker .. talented skater - fast and slippery with exceptional lateral agility .. knows how to utilize his change of gears .. sneaky and elusive 1-on-1 powered by soft, quick hands .. cuts and reverses with the puck on a dime and can execute difficult maneuvers in full gear .. still gets erased by bigger, stronger foes or by those who successfully contain his time and space .. plays a brave game in spite of a diminutive frame, displaying great resiliency and persistence .. must work diligently on upgrading his defensive-zone play - too fancy at times and uninvolved when his energy level sags .. flashes blistering pace and courageous net drives at times, but not consistently"]
[22,"Johan Larsson","BUF","L","Jul 25 '92","Lau",null,"SWE",71,206,"L",2010,2,56,null,"Inherited 1st line duties in the final quarter with Zemgus Girgensons lost for the season, the 2nd round pick in 2010 (56th overall) flourished with a 14-point final quarter (20-5-9-14) – shooting a hefty 14.29% and generating scoring chances at exponential rates with Tyler Ennis and Matt Moulson ..  missed one October game due to a concussion before a string of assignments to the AHL Rochester Americans where he led the team in pts/game (0.91) scoring 15 goals (44-15-25-40) with an impressive GF% (65.56%) and ESGF% (61.82%) .. he earned a point on two thirds of all the goals scored with him on the ice (67.8%) as an American, certainly earning the call ups .. failed to duplicate the AHL scoring success early on, skating in a depth role and scoring only when he was slotted between Ennis/Mouslon .. by season’s end the 22-year old Swede was striving for a Pts/60 equivalent of a 2nd liner (1.83) riding that final quarter for a small sample size – and a few tells .. above average defensive game at a young age will keep him in the NHL (led Buffalo with an on-ice .962 save percentage)  .. a handful when engaged, throwing around a thick upper body .. positions well on the forecheck and excellent body position in board battles .. first-rate all-compass 2-step quickness, whether stopped or coasting ... thinks the game like a veteran .. depth role, with some promise."]
[28,"Zemgus Girgensons","BUF","C","Jan 05 '94","Riga",null,"LVA",73,190,"L",2012,1,14,null,"Latvian drew rock star attention when the nation rallied around native son to earn a spot at the NHL All Star game .. first of three straight 10 point quarters, included a 12-game span with only two assists, then led Sabres in goals at New years (37-11-9-20) .. competitive dedicated and hard-working forward brings size, skill .. adept/agile skater, fluid in turns and pivots, quick in startup and a fast top gear courtesy a powerful and stable stride propelled by a robust engine .. power play time only appeared after sliding between Moulson and Ennis, but only managed three assists .. at 5v5 he bested his G/60 (0.77) vs 0.47 in ’13-14 and individual points percentage of 84% is 16% better factored in the increase in scoring 44% of the goals while on the ice, up from 25% one season ago .. 5v5 assists are heavily weighted with second assists, playing alongside talented teammates ..  diligent backchecker – plays a rugged two-way game .. willingly takes abuse driving to heavy-traffic areas .. refined checking game but still finding a balance to physical effectiveness .. ended his season on a  blocked shot by James Wisniewski in late February .. in the end he produced at a Pts/60 rate of 1.44 equivalent of a 3rd line player – likely where he ideally settles in the roster lacking natural dangle but quick and strong hands .. excels cycling the puck, exploiting his aggression and well-developed upper-body strength to protect the puck and make plays .. skated less than 50 5v5 minutes with a 2-goal lead .. don’t overrate, but a nice building block for the Sabres.","A competitive forward brings size, skill, and toughness .. adept and agile skater, fluid in turns and pivots, quick in startup .. derives a fast top gear from a powerful and stable stride, and propelled by a robust engine .. drives his feet and body forward .. not a pure dangler, yet hands are strong and quick .. excels cycling the puck, exploiting his aggression and well-developed upper-body strength to protect the puck and make plays .. releases a quick, heavy shot though can struggle with accuracy .. diligent backchecker – plays a rugged two-way game .. willingly takes abuse driving to heavy-traffic areas .. must continue to refine his checking game and overall physical effectiveness .. character player, dedicated and hard-working"]
[55,"Rasmus Ristolainen","BUF","D","Oct 27 '94","Turku",null,"FIN",76,219,"R",2013,1,8,null,"Looks more like a singer of an 80’s punk band than a big rugged rearguard .. appeared at camp in shape and lean .. sat as a healthy scratch in mid-January .. shared his ice time amongst a variety of pairings, spending the most time alongside Nikita Zadorov .. struggled out of the gate with an average of 16 minutes TOI, recording his first point in the 15th game .. played a regular shift over 20 minutes per game at the beginning of November .. came into his own similarly to the rest of this snake-bitten team in the final quarter (19-4-5-9) doubling his season’s goals and, averaging 21 minutes per night .. all offense was based on second assists and goals, recording a first assist on the eve of the season’s end .. plays a mature and confident game with strength and aggression prime attributes .. adept stickhandler and efficient puckmover .. constructive breakouts enacted via holding the puck, weaves and bobs, and shielding off pressure in order to accomplish ideas .. bull-headed sometimes and dead-ends himself .. top weapon is a heavy slapshot .. knows how to integrate himself into the rush or find productive trailing lanes supporting the play .. an adequate skater with maximum efficiency from short, powerful strides .. tad stiff and mechanical – and missing some lateral agility .. feet are strong but heavy and not terribly fast or dexterous  .. not great backing up .. labours generating momentum and defaults to forward in order to quell quick attacks .. also prone to clutch-and-grab fouls as an extension of a tendency to take aggressive angles to close gaps .. underwhelming when the energy level dips and the feet stop moving."]
[47,"Zach Bogosian","BUF","D","Jul 15 '90","Massena","NY","USA",75,225,"R",2008,1,3,null,"Massena, NY native was airlifted alongside Evander Kane to the Sabres in mid-February .. averaged over 2 minutes of PP time as a Sabre, doubling the 1:06 as a Jet .. 5v5 year over year A/60 (0.74) was a whopping 2.387 times in ’13-14 (0.31), almost doubling his Pts/60 (1.84 differential) .. he earned a point in 40.5% of the 5v5 goals scored with him on the ice, returning to normal levels, doubling the (19.5%) ’13-14 rate .. change from jets to Sabres silks was immediate for the looming, strapping workhorse in the new-found freedom to exploit an understanding of integrating himself into the attack, aided by good puckhandling skills and a booming wristshot .. scored all three goals in a five-game span in January shortly after returning from a 14 game absence due to a lower body injury blocking a shot in the beginning of December .. would miss another six games shortly after a shot off the foot courtesy of Alex Ovechkin .. an elegant skater, reaches full flight with just a few elegant strides .. shows an must strive to minimize puckmoving errors exemplified by the dip in SA60 (25.98) – leading the blueline who would allow more shots against when he’s not on the ice .. control can be hampered by an extra-long stick whose blade doesn't lay flat .. dishes out the odd thundering hit and over-powers opponents exploiting natural strength and a brawny frame .. gets into trouble being overly fancy or creative .. showing better restraint, focusing on staying in coverage lanes and not chasing .. a Dion Phaneuf improperly used odor emanating out of this one.","big, strapping workhorse .. reaches full flight with just a few elegant strides, driven by great foot power .. shows an understanding for when to integrate himself into the attack, aided by good puckhandling skills and a booming wristshot .. must strive to minimize puckmoving errors and refine his passing abilities .. control can be hampered by an extra-long stick whose blade doesn't lay flat .. dishes out the odd thundering hit and over-powers opponents exploiting natural strength and a brawny frame .. overall defensive play matured last season .. learning to stick to the basics and simplify his game .. gets into trouble being overly fancy or creative .. showing better restraint, focusing on staying in coverage lanes and not chasing the game .. reactions remain raw - having been slow to learn the nuances of positioning .. still loses focus and gets caught daydreaming at times .. slowly smoothing out the rough edges"]
[82,"Marcus Foligno","BUF","L","Aug 10 '91","Buffalo","NY","USA",75,223,"L",2009,4,104,null,"Missed 19 games with a hand injury, in addition to the five games (lower body injury) to an injury-plagued first half .. dressed in every game in the final NHL quarter (20-2-5-7) with most players shipped out at the trade deadline and open roster spots .. averaged less than 15 minutes until the hand injury, then played in nine 20-plus mins games, 4th quarter (19:20 aveerage, 1:35 power play ice time and 15:44 at even strength) .. a distinct pattern emerged where his first half shots and goals against on the ice were lower than when he was off the ice, transposed, with improved SF60/SA60 & GF60/GA60 over the 2nd half .. A truculent warrior with fairly soft hands .. excels operating on the boards and in traffic – exploiting his size, strength and large wingspan .. sets the tone with steamroller hits .. plays clean and hard, though prone to going over the top occasionally .. generates decent cruising speed from a gangly stride with added length and while first few steps are still slushy yet improved off the mark .. better positioning and motivation to drift into high traffic/scoring areas would go a long way to more effective scoring chance creation .. smart puck manager, with poise and playmaking vision .. retains impressive blade control despite an extra long stick .. gradually developing better tempo – still slow making plays .. boasts a good inside power move – plus a heavy slapshot and one-timer .. finished the season at a 1.42 Pts/60 pace – placing in 3rd line equivalents, likely close to natural production rates.","skating has come a long way, adding length to his stride, and while the first few steps are still somewhat slushy, he’s improved off the mark .. must make better use of positioning and getting into high traffic and scoring areas if he’s to become an effective goal scorer .. \nA truculent warrior with fairly soft hands .. excels operating on the boards and in traffic – exploiting his size, strength and large wingspan .. sets the tone with steamroller hits .. plays clean and hard, though prone to going over the top occasionally .. smart puck manager, with poise and playmaking vision .. retains impressive blade control despite an extra long stick .. gradually developing better tempo – still slow making plays .. boasts a good inside power move – plus a heavy slapshot and one-timer .. worked diligently to bring his skating up to scratch .. co-ordination and balance have filled in .. still a bit heavy-footed – needs to improve his startup burst .. generates decent cruising speed from a gangly stride – driven by long limbs."]
[9,"Evander Kane","WPG","L","Aug 02 '91","Vancouver","BC","CAN",74,198,"L",2009,1,4,null,"Negative turned to positive for the former 4th overall pick (2009) as injuries resulted in surgery to repair a torn labrum, downing the former Jet amidst behind the scenes drama concluding in a blockbuster trade to Buffalo .. bold and competitive scorer who is difficult to contain with momentum conviction .. knows how to position his body to augment protection and shooting prowess .. creates and fills power lanes to the net via refining skating mechanics – but boasts a fast top gear and improved first-step burst .. collided with teammate Mark Scheifele costing six games in October and another five in January .. suspended for another two and dressed in a career low 37 games .. firing shots at 86% of the ‘13-14 pace, converting at a brutal 5.62% shooting percentage .. adept one-touch passer from the boards while in coverage, aided by extension and impressive hand-eye coordination, proficient in 5v4 situations, but curiously only skated in half the ’13-14 power play recording a point 70% of the goals scored while on the ice (40% in ’13-14) and a 38% better 3-yr rate over the 3-yr rate entering ’14-15, there’s allure in the prospect of increased power play time .. an effective penalty killer, with reductions in FA60 72.69, down to 62.91 resulting in fewer GA60 (down to 4.493 from 6.85) .. needs a reset after a tumultuous tenure in Atlanta/Winnipeg .. new team, new hope, entering his prime years flanking arguably the best pivot of his career – that’s some alignment of positive circumstances.","An intuitive scorer blessed with big, soft hands .. not mean-spirited but bold and competitive .. accomplished at creating and filling power lanes to the net .. difficult to contain when he gets a head of steam .. knows how to position his body to augment his protection and shooting prowess .. adept at one-touch release passes from the boards while in coverage, aided by long extensions and excellent hand-eye coordination .. displays increasing poise and confidence in his shot making .. skating continues to develop – stride is gaining power, grace and quickness as his body strengthens .. still refining his mechanics – but now boasts a fast top gear and an improved first-step burst .. footwork is unique and adds to his elusiveness .. just scratching the surface as a playmaker"]
[12,"Brian Gionta","BUF","R","Jan 18 '79","Rochester","NY","USA",67,176,"R",1998,3,82,null,"Prodigal son – Rochester native - returned as a member of the Sabres, named captain providing a veteran presence and indirect leadership, missing 13 games courtesy of a Matt Bartkowski wallop .. recorded a Corsi For event every 4:56 – 3rd overall on the team .. nearly single-handedly derailed the Sabres plan for the 1st overall pick by scoring six goals and 16 points in the final quarter (20-6-10-16) firing a whopping 60 shots on goal (10% shooting percentage) playing regularly over 20 minutes per game (only played one 20+ min game in the first 38) – attributed to a regular shift as a penalty killer in mid February .. third consecutive season with a drop in Pts/60 (1.2, vs 1.340 as goals continue to decrease (0.38 vs 0.59) with a 8-yr low shooting percentage (5.41%) .. conversely at 5v4 his Pts/60 (3.88) has increased and he recorded a point on 81.8% of the Power play goals scored with him on the ice – mainly as a 243% increase in G/60 and 1.97 times the SOG/60 (10.36) – 1.26 times his 3 yr rate compared to the 3-yr rate prior to the season .. Fast, effortless skater with solid acceleration and top speed .. tiny but mature and fiery, most influential with a pesky edge, driving bravely to the net, poaching for tips and rebounds .. impressive reach for his size .. prefers shooting to passing .. aging veteran is only an option in very deep leagues.","Fast, effortless skater with excellent acceleration and top speed .. tiny but fiery and mature .. most influential when playing with a pesky edge and driving bravely to the net, poaching for tips and rebounds exploiting a long stick and impressive reach for his size .. still loses battles simply due to a lack of size and stick power .. battles hard on the forecheck though, producing turnovers and scoring opportunities .. adept at generating breakaways using his speed and guile .. prefers shooting to passing – his play selection and passing accuracy leaving something to be desired at times .. mature player who sets a good example with his fearless, hard-working approach."]
[19,"Cody Hodgson","BUF","C","Feb 18 '90","Toronto","ON","CAN",72,192,"R",2008,1,10,null,"Relegated to a healthy scratch in mid-December following a dismal opening quarter (20-1-1-2) featuring multiple shifts from wing to center and demotions to the 4th line .. former Canucks 1st round pick drew coach’s criticism amidst a 17-game pointless drought while being outshot and outscored when on the ice and eventually scratching the Toronto native against his hometown Leafs and former club, Vancouver sending strict messages .. bullish playmaker with talented hands and shooting abilities, failed to score more than four points in any one quarter, averaging 3.58% shooting percentage over three quarters – doubling it to 6.98% in the final quarter, scoring three goals .. pushed the play instinctively outside the dots with selective incursions into high density areas, exploiting fluidity and strong in-close puck skills ending with a heavy shot, strong .. shuffling skater that  fails to generate a separation burst due to shorter legs and a part-truncated stride .. pivots well .. resolve tends to wane on lengthy defending sequences, of which there were too many on any given night dressed in Sabres’ silks .. if there’s one sign for a turnaround with a new coaching staff and remodeled roster it’s that he actually had a positive differential in both 1 and 3 yr rates for SOG/60 (1.004), iFenwick/60 (1.013) and iCorsi/60 (1.023), all three metrics representative of his individual events as a portion of overall shot metrics .. the individualism later in the season was apparent, was it something he can build on settling into a support role instead of a front line pivot?","strong, bullish playmaker with talented hands and shooting abilities .. equally proficient passer or shooter .. boasts strong in-close puck control and a heavy, accurate shot that unloads with impressive force and conviction .. not tall but gritty and strong on his stick .. slippery in traffic .. exploits space well – creates passing and shooting lanes for himself .. shuffling skater .. fails to generate a separation burst due to shorter legs and a part-truncated stride .. pivots well though – and is getting quicker .. acceleration is gradually improving as his body strengthens .. responsible defensively – but also prone to mismanaging the puck at times .. needs to focus on keeping his feet activated away from the puck .. his resolve tends to wane on lengthy defending sequences"]
[25,"Mikhail Grigorenko","BUF","C","May 16 '94","Khabarovsk",null,"RUS",75,209,"L",2012,1,12,null,"Resigned as a restricted free agent in the off season, big, talented playmaker spent the majority of ’14-15 between Rochester and Buffalo over a series of six recalls .. scored at a 0.84 points per game pace, trailing only Johan Larsson (0.91) .. led the Americans by earning a point on 76.6% of the goals scored with him on the ice, while posting differentials of 54.65% GF% (dipping to 46.67% at ESGF%) .. struggled at times with AHL pace, particularly with short bursts and quick transitions, reflecting a need to upgrade skating edges otherwise driven by a wide comfortable stride plus good power and footspeed .. elegant in turns, smooth and quick moving laterally .. lack of urgency is still a concern, despite a general upswing in defensive involvement, especially along the boards high in the zone as the winger covering the points .. faced softer competition as a depth forward .. shows good vision and creativity .. puck touches are soft and controlled thanks to fast, skillful hands and excellent upper-body dexterity .. gifted stickhandler – easily manipulates pucks in-close to his body .. can turn defenders into pylons, holding the puck at bay with a massive reach and dazzling stick speed .. snaps broad shoulders into a heavy wristshot boasting terrific release speed and shot trajectory .. also managing the puck more efficiently, displaying better composure and smarts in possession .. still prone to intensity drops and careless play .. tread carefully here.","big, talented playmaker .. touches are soft and controlled thanks to fast, skillful hands and excellent upper-body dexterity .. gifted stickhandler – easily manipulates pucks in-close to his body .. can turn defenders into pylons, holding the puck at bay with a massive reach and dazzling stick speed .. snaps his broad shoulders into a heavy wristshot that arrives quicker than expected .. boasts terrific release speed and shot trajectory .. driven by a wide comfortable stride plus good power and footspeed .. elegant in turns, smooth and quick moving laterally .. shows good vision and creativity, particularly orchestrating the power play from the halfwall .. also managing the puck more efficiently, displaying better composure and smarts in possession now .. getting thicker and gradually stronger, which has translated into confident physical play .. his defensive involvement has also increased as he is getting back and using his big frame to battle for pucks .. still prone to intensity drops and careless play – but with less frequency .. the enigma is beginning to unravel."]
[26,"Matt Moulson","BUF","L","Nov 01 '83","North York","ON","CAN",73,200,"L",2003,9,263,null,"Resigned long term after a 2014 deadline deal to Minnesota recording two assists in the first 14 games before his first goal en route to a below average first quarter (20-2-6-8) .. scored twice after a 3-game absence due to illness in mid-December until mid-March (32-2-13-15) .. skilled, opportunistic winger boasts a heavy, accurate wristshot .. cleverly sneaks into open space and really bears down on chances, firing through resistance .. Corsi relative was a steady, yet steep ascent from a low of -6.8 to a high of 7.42 by season’s end, a massive 14% upswing, producing (30-6-15-21) .. at 5v5 his CF% relative to team’s was 3.5 times better than ’13-14 .. slots into 2nd line LW, behind Evander Kane yet likely to maintain PP ice time due to traits like positioning his body instinctively in shooting areas and net presence .. talented at shielding the puck with his body, with nifty plays down low and off the cycle – all beneficial for power play success .. posted a 40% reduction in PP pts/60 corresponding with a career low G/60 (0.9) coupled with career low 8.33% shooting percentage .. SOG/60 yr over yr were on par, but aging winger’s longer term rates are slowingl .. paired up with Tyler Ennis and Zemgus Girgensons in early November to become most frequent linemates .. propelled by a wide, messy stride that lacks footspeed and some balance .. understands his speed limitations though and works to compensate by keeping his feet activated .. model of consistency is aging and slowing.\n","skilled, opportunistic winger boasts a heavy, accurate wristshot, powered by hands that are soft and strong .. cleverly sneaks into open space and really bears down on chances, firing through resistance .. positions his body instinctively in shooting areas .. talented at shielding the puck with his body and making nifty plays down low off the cycle .. propelled by a wide, messy stride that lacks footspeed and some balance .. understands his speed limitations though and works to compensate by keeping his feet activated .. a model of consistency"]
[44,"Chris Stewart","WPG","R","Oct 30 '87","Toronto","ON","CAN",74,231,"R",2006,1,18,null,"traded to Minnesota"]
[17,"Torrey Mitchell","BUF","C","Jan 30 '85","Greenfield Park","QC","CAN",71,189,"R",2004,4,126,null,"traded to Montreal"]
[32,"Brian Flynn","MTL","C","Jul 26 '88","Lynnfield","MA","USA",73,180,"R",null,null,null,null,"traded to Montreal"]
[57,"Tyler Myers","WPG","D","Feb 01 '90","Houston","TX","USA",80,219,"R",2008,1,12,null,"traded to Winnipeg","an imposing specimen nearing six-foot-eight .. remarkably agile and co-ordinated for such a big man .. should improve his first-step quickness and acceleration speed as his body matures .. likes to get involved in the attack and possesses good enough hands to create space for himself .. tied for the team lead with five game-winning goals .. steadily regained his confidence and assertiveness as a puckmover over the final months .. still needs to improve the speed and quality of his decisions at times .. prone to turnovers when he gets overly fancy .. very effective when he makes the simple outlet play and supports the rush from behind .. shaping into a formidable 1-on-1 foe who wins defensive battles, albeit still learning how to consistently assert himself .. not up to full strength for his size, yet knows how to gain leverage and diffuse threats by exploiting his superior size and reach"]
[3,"Mark Pysyk","BUF","D","Jan 11 '92","Sherwood Park","AB","CAN",73,192,"R",2010,1,23]
[4,"Josh Gorges","BUF","D","Aug 14 '84","Kelowna","BC","CAN",73,201,"L"]
[8,"Cody McCormick","BUF","C","Apr 18 '83","London","ON","CAN",74,224,"R",2001,5,144]
[20,"Zac Dalpe","BUF","C","Nov 01 '89","Paris","ON","CAN",73,195,"R",2008,2,45]
[23,"Sam Reinhart","BUF","C","Nov 06 '95","North Vancouver","BC","CAN",73,185,"R",2014,1,2,"Y"]
[24,"Tyson Strachan","BUF","D","Oct 30 '84","Melfort","SK","CAN",75,215,"R",2003,5,137]
[29,"Jake McCabe","BUF","D","Oct 12 '93","Eau Claire","WI","USA",72,195,"L",2012,2,44,"Y"]
[33,"Joel Armia","BUF","R","May 31 '93","Pori",null,"FIN",75,192,"R",2011,1,16,"Y"]
[36,"Patrick Kaleta","BUF","R","Jun 08 '86","Buffalo","NY","USA",73,198,"R",2004,6,176]
[37,"Matt Ellis","BUF","L","Aug 31 '81","Welland","ON","CAN",72,208,"L"]
[41,"Andrej Meszaros","BUF","D","Oct 13 '85","Považská Bystrica",null,"SVK",74,223,"L",2004,1,23,null,null,"a big, skilled, hard-shooting rearguard .. boasts a strong first step and top speed plus decent agility .. good passer who joins the rush and will assert himself offensively, occasionally taking undue risks .. doesn't possess the same instincts defensively .. takes poor checking angles at times and can be vulnerable to getting beat outside .. found success here by streamlining his game - sustaining sound positions and not overplaying situations "]
[44,"Nicolas Deslauriers","BUF","L","Feb 22 '91","LaSalle","QC","CAN",73,209,"L",2009,3,84,"Y"]
[49,"Jerry D'Amigo","BUF","R","Feb 19 '91","Binghamton","NY","USA",71,208,"L",2009,6,158,"Y"]
[51,"Nikita Zadorov","BUF","D","Apr 16 '95","Moscow",null,"RUS",77,220,"L",2013,1,16,"Y"]
[61,"Andre Benoit","BUF","D","Jan 06 '84","St. Albert","ON","CAN",71,191,"L"]
[84,"Philip Varone","BUF","C","Dec 04 '90","Vaughan","ON","CAN",70,185,"L",2009,5,147,"Y"]