Sabres' Schiestel Loaned To Texas: The Sabres have loaned Drew Schiestel to the Texas Stars for the rest of the season, The Buffalo News reports. (Updated 03/07/2012)
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Fantasy Analysis
An AHL All-Star last season, he'd fallen to seventh on the depth chart with AHL Rochester and the Sabres want him to get time somewhere. The hopes are still there for the former second-rounder, but the 22-year-old has certainly taken a step back this season. Reports are the Sabres tried to deal him near the trade deadline to no avail. (Updated 03/07/2012).
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Schiestel had to be disappointed to see the Sabres add two veteran defenseman in the offseason, as it appeared he was ready to take the next step forward and compete for time with the Sabres. Unfortunately for Schiestel, he's facing another season of AHL hockey with Rochester, where he'll join a loaded defensive corps. (Updated 8/16/11)