Archives for 2001

'And the Sabres buckled. Why? Because for years there were two sets of rules in this organization: one set for Hasek and another for everybody else. It was exposed again Monday, when he sat in HSBC Arena and had the Sabres hold a news conference for a player no longer their own.' … [Read more...] about Hasek kept Sabres under his thumb

'Donald Audette has left the Buffalo Sabres . . . again.' … [Read more...] about Audette signs four-year deal with Stars

'As it turned out, the choice to leave was his. Regardless of the reason, however, it's tough to see him go.' … [Read more...] about The end of the Hasek era

'Hasek said he spoke with Regier around 10:30 p.m. Saturday. "I told him, no, no, no -- he was asking for too much and I said, 'I won't go to Detroit if you ask for too many players,' " Hasek said. "I told him, 'I need every good player on this team.'"' … [Read more...] about Hasek cites shot at Cup as main lure

'For a player in Hasek's position, with his career clock winding down, it's only about winning the elusive Stanley Cup. That's why he has come to Hockeytown.' … [Read more...] about Hasek pursues Cup; Lapointe takes payday

'Where Vyacheslav Kozlov, a truly fine player, won't sell a dozen tickets in Buffalo, Hasek comes here and gives the entire Red Wings organization hope.' … [Read more...] about Numbers don't lie; Wings' trade for Hasek makes team stronger

'"Now you see all goaltenders that back-flop now, throwing the arms and legs out. Twenty years ago, it wasn't acceptable to play like Dominik. You were thought to be no good if you played like him. You had to be either a butterfly goaltender or a stand-up goalie -- you had to do things a certain way. Dominik's changed that. It's tribute to … [Read more...] about Hasek has changed way game is played

'Q: Did it surprise you the Wings were able to trade for him? A: We had been talking to them for a couple of weeks. You never know how these things will turn out. Evidently, he really wanted to come here.' … [Read more...] about Talking with …Scotty Bowman, Red Wings Coach

'Audette played with Turgeon in Buffalo for parts of two seasons, and the two remain good friends. The two talked by phone Monday after Audette's deal was done.' … [Read more...] about Stars come to terms with Sabres' Audette

'"(Buffalo) seems like it's leaning to build a team within two or three years," Hasek said at a news conference in Buffalo on Monday. "And because my time is running, I decided to go."' … [Read more...] about Hasek heads to Detroit with one goal in mind — the Stanley Cup

'Free agent right wing Donald Audette signed a four-year contract with the Dallas Stars on Monday, a move that could signal the end of Brett Hull's tenure in Dallas.' … [Read more...] about Stars sign free agent RW Audette to four-year contract

Dominik Hasek bade his farewell to Buffalo and greeted Hockey Town the same day as his new crease stomping grounds. In his address to the Buffalo media, Hasek made it clear that while he may have some emotional attachments to the city of Buffalo and the Sabres, that he holds no regrets and now considers himself as a Red Wing. Hasek even went so far as to indicate what team … [Read more...] about Hasek wants to enter the Hall of Fame as a Red Wing

'The Dallas Stars added some more offense on Monday, signing free agent right wing Donald Audette to play alongside one of their top centers.' … [Read more...] about Stars add Audette to free agent collection

'"I don't know how many years that I am going to play," he said. "Maybe more than one. Maybe more than two."' … [Read more...] about Hasek wants one more trophy — Stanley Cup

'Buffalo had to make the deal now, while it could get something worthwhile in return for Hasek.' … [Read more...] about Hasek will always be a Sabre