Archives for 2003

'Whether new ownership is winning back the public after two nonplayoff seasons and the Rigas fiasco is harder to gauge. Golisano resisted any temptation to clean house in the hockey department, retaining Regier and coach Lindy Ruff while bringing back Quinn, the former team president. Three rugged and popular players - Stu Barnes, Vaclav Varada and Rob Ray - were moved … [Read more...] about Sabres act quickly and smartly in signing Kotalik to new deal

'"I wouldn't characterize (talks) as rough, but we were aware some Russian teams were in the mix," Regier said. "But I think what it came down to first and foremost was his desire to continue his NHL career."' … [Read more...] about Sabres work quickly, sign Kotalik, Brown

'"It's great to keep Curtis as a member of the Sabres," said general manager Darcy Regier. "He has consistently been one of the top defensive forwards and has been a valuable member of our organization over his entire career."' … [Read more...] about Brown and Kotalik re-sign with Buffalo

'"Ales is a young forward who has size, strength and excellent playmaking ability," said Sabres general manager Darcy Regier. "Last year he proved he can score goals in this league and we are excited that he will continue his development with our organization."' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign RW Kotalik to one-year contract

'Kotalik ranked third on the team in goals behind Miroslav Satan (26) and Daniel Briere (21). He was named Rookie of the Month for January after recording seven goals and four assists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Kotalik to one-year contract

Kotalik signed a one-year contract plus an option held by the Sabres that is expected to represent a significant raise over the $450,000 base salary he made last season. Brown signed a one-year, $1.6 million contract, a raise over the $1.53 million he made last season. … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign forwards Kotalik, Brown

"It's great to keep Curtis as a member of the Sabres," Regier said. "He has consistently been one of the top defensive forwards and has been a valuable member of our organization over his entire career." … [Read more...] about Sabres Sign Curtis Brown

“Ales is a young forward who has size, strength and excellent play making ability,” said Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier. “Last year he proved he can score goals in this league and we are excited that he will continue his development with our organization.” … [Read more...] about Sabres Sign Ales Kotalik

'The winger inked a one year contract with a team option for a second season. On Wednesday, Darcy Regier acknowledged that Kotalik had received an offer from a Russian team. As a rookie, Kotalik netted 21 goals and 14 assists in just 68 games. He trailed only Detroit's Henrik Zetterberg in rookie goal scoring.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres Get Two More Restricted Free Agents Signed

With a little help from them, that certainly is the expectation. We are very close with Curtis Brown and talks continue with everyone else including Jay McKee, Chris Drury, Miro Satan and Ales Kotalik. We are very close with Curtis, just crossing the Ts and dotting the Is. … [Read more...] about Regier Is Optimistic About Status Of Un-Signed Free Agents

'The Buffalo Sabres re-signed two minor leaguers, goaltender Tom Askey and left wing Andrew Peters, on Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign two minor leaguers

'The signing of Brown, who has played six full seasons with the Sabres and appeared in games three other years, will leave Buffalo with just four unsigned NHL players: center Chris Drury, wingers Miroslav Satan and Ales Kotalik and defenseman Jay McKee. Brown will become the sixth Sabres center under contract, joining Steve Begin, Daniel Briere, Tim Connolly, Adam Mair and … [Read more...] about Brown about to sign on dotted line

"I am very proud to announce today that the Buffalo Sabres will be holding a portion of their training camp here in Rochester at the ESL Center. We will relocate our training camp to Rochester from Monday, September 15th through Saturday, September 20th." … [Read more...] about Training Camp Press Conference

'"He's got more to prove at the collegiate level," Lucia said. "He wants to become a better defensive player. He wants to be able to kill penalties and be out there in the last minute of the game with a one-goal lead. Those are areas he has to take the next step as a player. He understands that, and that's why he wants to return for his sophomore … [Read more...] about Vanek to return to U hockey team for another season

'“ Our game and our sport is really dependent on our ability to regionalize,” said Sabres general manager Darcy Regier. “ In some ways I think not coming to Rochester (for more than one day in the past) was a bit of a missed opportunity."' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce camp schedule