Archives for September 2001

'"I think we do have some unknowns this year. I think that's going to be the fun part about the season, that we're going to find out some things about different players and really see where we're at," Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Ruff will find much to learn about Sabres

'"Last year I missed half the season. If you wait another two weeks and miss training camp, I don't think I'm going to be ready for the season," Hamel said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Hamel for two years

'Steve Katzman, the Buffalo Sabres' director of Canadian sales and marketing, is unapologetic about the new policy, which he refers to as "leveraging" rather than scalping. "The demand is so great for [Leafs] games that we prioritize with the people who make the largest commitment to us -- in other words, season ticket holders," he says. "The … [Read more...] about Leafs fans lost in the shuffle of Buffalo's ticket priorities

'With the signing of Hamel, the Sabres have two unsigned restricted free agents: Alexei Zhitnik, who led Sabres' defenseman in scoring last season, and forward Erik Rasmussen.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo agrees to two-year deal with forward Denis Hamel

'The Buffalo Sabres on Friday re-signed right wing Denis Hamel to a two-year contract. Financial terms were not disclosed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign RW Hamel to two-year contract

'According to Dumont's agent, Yves Archambault, the contract is worth $3.5 million, paying $1 million next season, $1.1 million in 2002-03 and $1.4 million in 2003-04.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lock up Dumont

'Financial terms of the contract were not immediately available, but Dumont called it a significant raise over the $475,000 base salary he made last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Dumont to three-year deal

'The Buffalo Sabres on Thursday agreed to terms on a three-year contract with right wing J.P. Dumont. Terms were not disclosed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to terms on three-year deal with RW J.P. Dumont

'Zhitnik's agent, Serge Levin, has lopped a few dollars off his original request of $4 million a year for the defenseman, but the agent remains frustrated with Buffalo's evaluation of Zhitnik's worth. "We discuss only the offensive situation about Alex Zhitnik," Levin said Tuesday. "If he would play with an offensive team - a real offensive … [Read more...] about Zhitnik confident about contract

'Defenseman Jay McKee of the Buffalo Sabres and forward Brendan Shanahan of the Detroit Red Wings were added to the Canadian Olympic hockey camp roster. The additions, caused by injuries to other players, brought the roster to 36 for the camp that opens today in Calgary, Alberta.' … [Read more...] about McKee gets invite to Olympic camp