Archives for 2001

'If the Sabres are going to deal Hasek, the best time to do so is now.' … [Read more...] about Blues might chase Blake again if they don't get Hasek

'Rob Ray, the Buffalo Sabres all-time penalty-minutes leader, expects to become an unrestricted free agent Sunday. That doesn't mean he won't stay in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Ray, Andreychuk await Sabres' word

'As for Hasek, the six-time Vezina Trophy winner will walk as an unrestricted free agent if the Sabres don't pick up his $9 million option or work out some sort of trade before midnight Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Hasek waits, Sabres keep on moving

'The thrifty Sabres probably will keep Hasek's rights. They then would have 3 1/2 months to work a trade before owing him a penny. NHL players draw their salaries in two-week installments in the regular season, which opens in October.' … [Read more...] about Blues make offer to Turgeon, stay in hunt for Hasek

'Sources have told FOXSports.com that the Red Wings are still very much interested in Hasek and are looking to try and get a deal done via trade or with cash should the Buffalo Sabres goalie come onto the market via unrestricted free agency on July 1.' … [Read more...] about Wings eyeing Dominator

'The Sabres have the option of trading Hasek before then. But what team would swing that deal today if it can go after Hasek as an unrestricted free agent on Sunday?' … [Read more...] about Hasek keeps everyone guessing

'Along with Hasek, the Sabres have yet to determine whether to exercise a one-year option on veteran forward Dave Andreychuk.' … [Read more...] about Sabres retain rights to 10 players, including Satan, Zhitnik

'The Buffalo Sabres have exercised the contract options on defenseman Richard Smehlik and left wing Vaclav Varada, the team announced Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres exercise options on D Smehlik, RW Varada

'Buffalo Sabres hockey players Rob Ray and Martin Biron will be among the featured attractions at the Friendship Festival [in Fort Erie] this weekend.' … [Read more...] about Two Sabres highlight Friendship Fest

'It's no wonder the Bills and Sabres have so many out-of-town booster clubs. We might not have many jobs left here, but we take Buffalo with us wherever we land because we know Western New York isn't just a snowy place in February. It's a state of mind.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo roots taking hold on newest Sabre

'The team announced Tuesday that season tickets would increase an average of 4 percent over 2000-2001 prices. Prices at the box office are scheduled to go up an average of 8 percent.' … [Read more...] about Once again, Sabres raise ticket prices

'He's the best goalie in hockey for a defensive-minded team that wants him but can't justify paying him without alienating its fan base and imploding its hermetic budget.' … [Read more...] about Finances may push Hasek out the door

'The Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday exercised the team option on a 2001-02 contract for center Stu Barnes and signed defenseman James Patrick to a one-year contract.' … [Read more...] about Two Sabres get deals

'Since being traded to the Sabres in March 1999, Barnes has scored 39 goals and had 53 assists. He leads all Sabres in postseason scoring over the last three seasons with 14 goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres exercise option on Barnes, agree to terms with Patrick

'"Stu and James have been a big part of the success of our organization over the last three seasons," Sabres general manager Darcy Regier said. "To have both of these veterans back this season makes us better at both ends of the ice."' … [Read more...] about Sabres exercise option on C Barnes, re-sign D Patrick