June 23, 2011 - 1:53 PM
MINNEAPOLIS -- Greetings from Minnesota. Just wanted to add one more name to today's draft story. Grand Island's Larry Smith, who plays for Sioux City of the United States Hockey League, is the 196th-ranked North American skater, according to NHL Central Scouting. He could be in line for a late-round selection.
He was originally not in today's story about local draft prospects, but through the magic of the Internet he is now.
---John Vogl
John Vogl has been covering the Sabres since 2002-03, an era that has included playoff runs, last-place finishes and three ownership changes. The award-winning writer is the Buffalo chapter chairman for the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association.
@BuffNewsVogl | jvogl@buffnews.com
Mike Harrington, a Canisius College graduate who began his career as a News reporter in 1987, is in his sixth season covering the Buffalo Sabres. He is a member of the Professional Hockey Writers Association and can vouch that exposed flesh freezes instantly when walking in downtown Winnipeg in January.
