Archives for 2001

'This is a fabulous deal for Buffalo. It may be the best the Sabres have made since trading Alexander Mogilny to Vancouver in 1995. Ironically, that was the trade that brought Peca to Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Peca finally got his wish…if this is what he wanted

'"We came from a team that's trying to make the playoffs to a team that's trying to win the Stanley Cup," he said. "It's a hardworking team, and I'm really looking forward to playing in the playoffs."' … [Read more...] about Sabres hope youth will serve them well

'"We're sad to see Michael go," Warrener said Monday. "He's a big part of the team, but I guess now we have to just move on."' … [Read more...] about Teammates exhale after trade

'Sabres general manager Darcy Regier said that while he's had discussions with a number of teams -- including St. Louis -- interested in trading for Hasek, a deal is not imminent.' … [Read more...] about Hasek's status overshadows introduction of two Sabres newcomers

'Buffalo gets a pair of promising young forwards - Mark Connolly and Tyler Pyatt - from the Islanders in exchange for Peca, a proven leader who is widely considered one of the top checking centers in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Peca to Islanders

'Buffalo goaltender Dominik Hasek, however, was not traded despite consistent speculation he could end up with the St. Louis Blues. And he still might.' … [Read more...] about Peca packs for Long Island

'After a year-long standoff with Buffalo Sabres management, Michael Peca finally got the trade he had been demanding. Headed downstate to play for the New York Islanders, Peca leaves behind a legacy of grit and leadership - and of holding his ground at any cost.' … [Read more...] about Stats only part of center's story

'Regier's voice cracked and his eyes welled while reflecting on the 430-day affair. His speech wavered as he expressed his appreciation to the rest of the Sabres' front office, and again when he discussed the human element of a business decision.' … [Read more...] about Regier's emotions emerge as long Peca dispute ends

'Oh, yeah. The Buffalo Sabres drafted some more players on Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add four more prospects

'The Rigas family, thrilled the organization had succeeded in obtaining "value" for Peca, broke out two $3 bottles of cold duck stored in the wine cellar for just this occasion. They also are pondering a freeze in cable rates . . . through July 1.' … [Read more...] about End of Peca affair still doesn't balance the books

'"I'm just happy now that I can move on and my family can look forward to moving on as well. I wish the Sabres organization well, I thank them and the city of Buffalo and the fans for everything I was able to enjoy in my five years playing here."' … [Read more...] about Sabres finally trade Peca

'So the Islanders in two days traded five younger players for two stars who are both 27 and are both former captains with recent histories of bitterness and idleness because of contract disputes.' … [Read more...] about In Peca, Islanders Get Another Marquee Name

'Yesterday's deal cost the Islanders two of their best young players, center Tim Connolly and left wing Taylor Pyatt, both of their high first-round picks from the 1999 draft.' … [Read more...] about Peca Deal Has Isles In Middle of it

'"We had a year's history of offers for Michael Peca," said Sabres GM Darcy Regier, a former Islanders assistant. "This was as good as we were going to get, in our opinion, unless we pushed it all the way through the summer."' … [Read more...] about Peca joins Isles' makeover

'"Obviously, with the addition of Yashin," Peca said, "we're going to be a team that's going to be more than just a little bit competitive next year."' … [Read more...] about Milbury sends pair to Sabres for holdout Peca