Archives for July 1, 2001

He has the spine of a slinky. Or so goes the commercial that feature Dominik Hasek making a save that seemingly no other human could make. Hasek's nine-year career came to a close at midnight Saturday night/Sunday morning as the Sabres dealt the best goalie in Sabres history to the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for Vyacheslav Kozlov, a left winger, along with … [Read more...] about Sabres "turn the page" on the Dominator

'Regier said the Sabres were resigned to making a deal after Hasek informed them he wanted to play at least one more season -- but not in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres grant Hasek his wish to play for contender

'The Sabres traded Dominik Hasek three months later than they should have as his value was higher at the March trade deadline. However, Vyacheslav Kozlov and a first-round pick in 2002 address the Sabres' current need on offense while also adding future depth.' … [Read more...] about ESPN.com's take

'After nine years as a Buffalo Sabre, goaltender Dominik Hasek was traded late Saturday night to the Detroit Red Wings for left winger Slava Kozlov, a first-round draft pick in 2002 and future considerations. The Sabres swapped Hasek rather than picking up the option year on his contract for $9 million or letting him become an unrestricted free agent.' … [Read more...] about Hasek era ends with trade to Red Wings

'He's the greatest player in Sabres' history, of that there's little question. Others have come along, most from the early days, and captured the hearts of fans. Gilbert Perreault is in the Hall of Fame, perhaps Buffalo's best offensive player ever. Pat LaFontaine was as gifted on the ice as he was in the community. Neither dominated the sport the way … [Read more...] about 'Dominator' made big mark on Buffalo sports

'If anything, the Sabres should thank The Dominator, for all the years past and for setting them up in the years to come.' … [Read more...] about Hasek was Sabres' best player ever

'However, late Saturday night the team informed Dave Andreychuk's agent, Roland Thompson, that the team would not exercise its $1.1 million option for a 2001-02 contract for the winger. "He's certainly not out of their plans," Thompson said about the possibility that Andreychuk could return to the Sabres this fall. Thompson added that Andreychuk does … [Read more...] about Andreychuk won't be back

'The reality is he didn't want to retire, but couldn't think of a diplomatic way of saying he wasn't going to return to the Sabres next season.' … [Read more...] about Sens hunting down Killer

'For the Buffalo Sabres, sticking to a budget was more important than keeping their most valuable player.' … [Read more...] about Hasek headed to Detroit

'Dominik Hasek was traded by the Buffalo Sabres to the Detroit Red Wings late Saturday night for left wing Vyacheslav Kozlov, a 2002 first-round draft choice and future considerations.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Hasek to Red Wings

'While Andreychuk, who wants to play for at least one more season, will seek interest from other teams, Thompson said the Sabres haven't ruled out signing him at a later date.' … [Read more...] about Sabres not prepared to re-sign Andreychuk

'The Sabres will discuss the trade at a news conference on Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Wings get Hasek from Sabres for Kozlov, pick, considerations

The just-turned-29 Russian-born left winger Slava Kozlov owns an even dozen career game-winning goals in the Stanley Cup playoffs, one more than Gordie Howe for most in Wings' history. The Sabres desperately need a clutch scorer in the postseason, and Kozlov, who tallied 14 times in the Wings' Stanley Cup championship playoff runs in 1997 and 1998, might be that man. … [Read more...] about Kozlov could bring the clutch touch Sabres need