Kennedy Wants to Earn New Paycheck [9:46 AM]
MSG.com reports: “I have to prove my worth this year,” Kennedy said. “I think I’m ready. I think last year there were some parts of the year where I don’t know if I was happy just to be there. … I was just trying to learn the game. But this year I feel that I’m ready to show the front office I’m a really good hockey player.”

Regier Thinks Rivet Should Be Ready For Camp [9:46 AM]
MSG.com reports: “Craig is actually moving along very good,” Regier said. “I talked to Tim (Macre) today, our athletic trainer. He’s on or ahead of schedule, so it looks good for him.”

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Rivet may be ready by camp; Kennedy wins in arbitration [8:31 PM]
Buffalo News reports: '"For us, [the award] was a little higher than we expected certainly but we'll work with it," Regier said. "Tim is a player we think can improve. We expect him to improve and we'll work with him in that regard. We worked off what we thought he would get in arbitration as did they and that really is the process."'

Kennedy awarded one-year deal [5:16 PM]
Sabres.com reports: 'Buffalo Sabres forward Tim Kennedy was awarded a one year, $1 million contract today by an arbitrator.'

Sabres’ Kennedy awarded $1 million contract [4:51 PM]
AP reports: 'Buffalo Sabres forward Tim Kennedy was awarded a one-year, $1 million contract by an arbitrator on Thursday, two days after his hearing was held in Toronto.'

Sabres, Kennedy await arbitrator's decision [3:06 AM]
Buffalo News reports: 'Buffalo was believed to be offering about $700,000 -- his $635,000 salary from last season plus a mandatory 10 percent raise for restricted free agents -- on a one-year deal, or a higher base salary for a longer agreement. Kennedy was believed to be looking for more than $1 million per season, perhaps upwards of $1.4 million.'

Sabres Expect Big Things From Pysyk [1:58 PM]
MSG.com reports: “I remember I got called up as a 15-year-old,” Pysyk said. “I think he blew by me four times and scored on all four of them. So I still remember that. Having him on the same team will be a lot better.”

What if Vanek had become an Oiler? [8:32 AM]
The Hockey News reports: 'Looking back at it three summers later, the Sabres would have been better off letting Vanek walk. Yes, the Austrian has scored 104 goals since and, yes, he’s still just 26, but all things being equal, just imagine…'

Kaleta Re-Signs With Sabres; Who's Next? [9:54 AM]
MSG reports: “I think 17 years from now I might be in a wheelchair, barely moving, with my style,” Kaleta joked Wednesday afternoon inside HSBC Arena, shortly after he agreed to a two-year contract, avoiding arbitration. “The Sabres really weren’t dealing with 17 years. I’m happy with my two years.”

New contract keeps Kaleta home, happy [6:12 AM]
Buffalo News reports: 'Kaleta made $522,000 last season. He will make $860,000 next year and $955,000 in 2011-12.'

Sabres sign Kaleta, avoid arbitration [4:28 PM]
The Sports Network reports: 'The 24-year-old scored a career-high 10 goals and recorded a career-best 15 points in 55 games last season.'

Sabres reach 2-year deal with RW Patrick Kaleta [4:27 PM]
AP reports: 'Terms were not immediately available, but Kaleta was expected to earn a raise over the $522,000 he made last year. The deal, announced Wednesday, comes before Kaleta was scheduled to have an arbitration hearing on July 29.'

Sabres agree to terms with Pat Kaleta [4:26 PM]
Sabres.com reports: '"I had to look at it in a way that the team wanted me to play here next year no matter what," Kaleta said of bypassing the arbitration and getting a deal done. "I'm proud of what I've accomplished so far personally as a hockey player in Buffalo. Hopefully it's only a small portion of what I can do."'

Myers has made a lasting impression on Sabres [11:27 AM]
NHL.com reports: '"Based on what I can see, I don't sense that," McCutcheon said. "Maybe things won't happen to him like they did last year. It may not be quite as easy the second time around. There'll be more eyes on him and more pressure and expectation. He's going to have to learn to handle that adversity and if he doesn't jump out to the best start, he's going to have to learn to bounce back."'

Sabres 2010 draft review [7:18 AM]
HockeysFuture.com reports: 'All told, the Sabres drafted three defensemen and six forwards.'

Conboy Up! Sabres Add Depth [11:45 AM]
MSG.com reports: “I would apologize to him if I saw him,” Conboy said. “It’s something I’d not proud of doing. ... (But) he’ll learn I’ll be doing that for him in a heartbeat, too.”

Sabres agree to terms with Conboy [8:08 PM]
The Sports Network reports: 'In 59 NHL contests, all with the Hurricanes, Conboy has six assists and 121 penalty minutes.'

Sabres sign Tim Conboy [8:08 PM]
Sabres.com reports: 'Conboy (3/22/1982, 6’2”, 210 lbs.) appeared in 37 games with the Albany River Rats (AHL)last season, collecting three assists and 87 penalty minutes. Conboy also appeared in 12 games with the Carolina Hurricanes last season, collecting 34 penalty minutes. Overall, the Farmington, Minnesota native appeared in 59 career NHL games with the Carolina Hurricanes, picking up six assists and 121 penalty minutes. In 342 career AHL games, Conboy has collected 58 points (16+42) and 826 penalty minutes.'

Can Butler Do It for Sabres? [8:38 AM]
MSG.com reports: “It’s going to be a little, ‘What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger,’” Butler said. “I’ve got no one to blame but myself for the way I was playing. I’m not going to sit around, point fingers at anyone else but myself. I’m frustrated and disappointed with the way things ended, but I’m motivated at the same time to try to improve and come back ever stronger.”

Sabres announce ticket price structure for upcoming season [2:57 PM]
Buffalo News reports: 'The Sabres have capped season ticket sales at 14,825 and have announced a 98 percent renewal rate from last season despite a 5 percent increase in those prices.'

Filling the Defensive Hole [11:04 AM]
MSG.com reports: "I haven't gotten any feedback with that," Myers said last week at the Sabres' summer development camp in nearby Lewiston. "Whoever I'm matched up with, I'm looking forward to seeing who it is. Everybody on the back end is a good player. I don't really have any preference."

Sabres Agree To Terms With Whitmore [12:52 PM]
Sabres.com reports: 'Whitmore (12/17/1984, 5’11”, 185 lbs.) collected 34 points (18+16) in 78 games last season for the Portland Pirates (AHL). In 163 AHL career games with Portland and Rochester, Whitmore has amassed 57 points on 30 goals and 27 assists.'

Ruff pleased with progress [8:49 PM]
Sabres.com reports: '"I thought it was a great camp,” Ruff said. “Obviously you can see the progress made from the players that have been here a year or a couple years. It gives our players, our draft picks from this year, a good reference point to see how much stronger they get.”'

Camp recap [8:48 PM]
Sabres.com reports: 'Many fans are wondering why Niedermayer? Besides the leadership and experience, he brings 10 goals from last season with New Jersey, the ability to take faceoffs and the ability to kill penalties. Now if he could only convince his brother to come out of retirement and demand a trade to Buffalo.'

Sutch takes it all in stride with Sabres [3:11 AM]
Buffalo News reports: 'Sutch, you see, is severely hearing impaired. Always has been. But what some people might view as a hindrance, Sutch sees an advantage, especially when people find out he's a stellar lip-reader.'

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