Archives for September 4, 2004

'"I'm looking forward to the next step," Vanek said. "If that's in Rochester, that's OK because I still have to develop. If I work hard I think I can make (the Sabres' roster). But if I don't make the team I won't pout. I'll just score goals in Rochester and work my way up."' … [Read more...] about Sabres lock up Vanek

'Lucia added that coming back for another year would have been a gamble for Vanek, considering current NHL labor strife. "The same money might not have been there for him next year," Lucia said.' … [Read more...] about Gophers leading scorer, Tom Vanek, opts for NHL

'The Sabres finally hiked their offer to the rookie maximum, about the same deal that Gophers senior defenseman Keith Ballard obtained from the Phoenix Coyotes early in the summer.' … [Read more...] about Gophers' Vanek gets $4.5 million deal from Sabres