Archives for March 13, 2001

'Audette was having his best season, ranking 15th in the league in scoring before Tuesday's games. He had 32 goals, 39 assists and 71 points -- all career highs.' … [Read more...] about Thrashers trade leading scorer Audette to Sabres

'The Buffalo Sabres made two deadline deals, neither of which involved holdout center Michael Peca. The Sabres bolstered their offense, acquiring veteran goal scorers Donald Audette and Steve Heinze, in separate deals shortly before Tuesday afternoon's NHL trade deadline.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Audette and Heinze; Peca remains in Buffalo

'He was making $1.32 million this season and was offered a contract that would pay him $2.8 million over two years. The club and Heinze's agent broke off contract talks on Monday. Heinze can become an unrestricted free agent after the season.' … [Read more...] about Columbus deals Heinze, Adams and Kucera

'Trying to help a slumbering offense, the Buffalo Sabres acquired a pair of right wings on Tuesday, welcoming back Donald Audette and obtaining Steve Heinze before the trade deadline.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire RWs Audette, Heinze from Thrashers, Jackets

'A league source said Monday night that Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier had no intentions of trading Peca until the summer because he doesn't believe he can get top value for the 26-year-old center and didn't want to be pressured into a deal.' … [Read more...] about Silence on trade leaves Peca frustrated

'But Peca's agent Don Meehan told the National Post yesterday the Sabres are refusing to return calls to interested teams. "This is personal," said Meehan. "They want to teach this player a lesson. Sooner or later you run out of time." Sabres GM Darcy Regier refused comment.' … [Read more...] about It's crunch time for deal makers as talks heat up

'Vaclav Varada, who suffered a concussion when he was crunched by Tampa Bay defenceman Grant Ledyard on Feb. 25, hopes to return to the Sabres' lineup Wednesday night against the visiting New York Rangers.' … [Read more...] about Varada set to return to Sabres' lineup