Sabres take first step in re-signing VanekSource: AP 'It will take more than a one-year, $942,000 deal — the offer matching Vanek's salary last season — to keep him playing in Buffalo.' Related posts: Flawed policy Zubrus Joins Sabres Pominville looks for next step Sabres re-sign Boulton, Tallinder Bettman: Deal by the weekend or no hockey this season