Post by Leafs_Pam on Jul 3, 2003 17:45:11 GMT -5
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7/3/2003
The Calgary Flames traded forwards Chris Drury and Steve Begin to the Buffalo Sabres Thursday for Rhett Warrener and Steve Reinprecht, after the Sabres had acquired Reinprecht from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for prospect Keith Ballard.
"In adding Rhett and Steve to our hockey club, we believe we have taken another step toward creating the identity we seek for the Calgary Flames," said Flames' coach and general manager Duane Sutter.
"Both players have Western Canadian roots and are in the 26-29 year old age group which I consider to be the most important on your club.
"Rhett is a big strong defenceman who is a key fit to strengthening our current group while Steve solidifies our centre position with offensive ability combined with a solid responsibility to the defensive game."
Keith Ballard, the Sabres first round pick, 11th overall in 2002, goes from Buffalo to Colorado. Ballard, a defenceman, has played for the last two years for the NCAA champion Minnesota Golden Gophers.
7/3/2003
The Calgary Flames traded forwards Chris Drury and Steve Begin to the Buffalo Sabres Thursday for Rhett Warrener and Steve Reinprecht, after the Sabres had acquired Reinprecht from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for prospect Keith Ballard.
"In adding Rhett and Steve to our hockey club, we believe we have taken another step toward creating the identity we seek for the Calgary Flames," said Flames' coach and general manager Duane Sutter.
"Both players have Western Canadian roots and are in the 26-29 year old age group which I consider to be the most important on your club.
"Rhett is a big strong defenceman who is a key fit to strengthening our current group while Steve solidifies our centre position with offensive ability combined with a solid responsibility to the defensive game."
Keith Ballard, the Sabres first round pick, 11th overall in 2002, goes from Buffalo to Colorado. Ballard, a defenceman, has played for the last two years for the NCAA champion Minnesota Golden Gophers.
