Archives for 2004

'Are you flattered to be compared to Michael Peca? "Definitely. When I watched him play, I thought he was a great captain and player. He has accomplished so much in his career. When I was growing up, he was definitely an idol in this city and for myself. Being compared to him is a good thing and I can't complain about that. Plus, I hear he is a good … [Read more...] about Introducing… Daniel Paille

'"My agent said he was going to get it done and he kept his word," Paille said. "As soon as I got back (from Kelowna) Buffalo came with an offer. They pretty much had it all planned. If we would have finished (the season) earlier, it probably would have been done sooner."' … [Read more...] about Daniel Paille relieved to sign last-minute deal with Buffalo Sabres

'The two-way deal would allow Paille to play next season in the minors if the NHL fails to reach a new Collective Bargaining Agreement with the players union.' … [Read more...] about Dan Paille scores deal with Sabres

'"I don't think being compared to a player like Michael Peca is more pressure at all," said Paille, the two-way forward who agreed to terms with the Sabres on Monday. "That is a great compliment. The way he plays is pretty much the way I play. It's the same style: a skilled forward that plays physical."' … [Read more...] about 'Peca-like' Paille is new Sabre

'The winger scored 37 goals and 43 assists for Guelph of the OHL this season. He played for and captained Team Canada at the World Junior Tournament.' … [Read more...] about Paille Agrees To A Deal

Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier today announced that Daniel Paille has agreed to terms to a three-year NHL entry-level contract. As is club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. … [Read more...] about Paille Agrees to Terms

'``We believe that Daniel will bring a great deal of talent and character to our organization,'' Sabres general manager Darcy Regier said. (Submitted by: 26CornerBlitz)' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign first-round pick Paille

'"This feels like home," Warrener said. "It's where I should be. I loved Buffalo. It was my kind of town, blue collar, good people and hard-working. I like to think that that's the type of hockey I played and the type of person I am. But I'm from Western Canada. If you're not from there, you don't understand."' … [Read more...] about Warrener: Buffalo's loss is a huge gain for Calgary

'"We got an offer (from Buffalo) and my agency made a counter-offer," Paille said. "They offered something and my agent countered with something. Who knows from there. The main thing is to be patient. I've been patient for two years now so I'm sure one more week won't hurt. I can't do anything now to improve (the offer), the season is … [Read more...] about Daniel Paille patiently waiting for contract with Sabres to get done

'”It’s funny but Darcy (Regier, the general manager of the parent Buffalo Sabres) was right,” Miller was saying Wednesday night, after the Rochester Americans were knocked out of the Calder Cup playoffs by a 4-1 loss to the Milwaukee Admirals. “You didn’t want to hear it then (that he was being sent to the Amerks) but there were things I … [Read more...] about Price of progress for Amerks offers a valuable lesson

'It makes you wonder why the Sabres couldn't find room for a veteran leader and consistent scorer. In 2000, Andreychuk thought he could boost a struggling power play and make a difference on a good team missing a few pieces. Who knows, he thought, maybe they could win it all. Instead, his second stint was basically a disaster.' … [Read more...] about The guiding light

'"Everybody knows it was not a goal," Warrener said. "I don't know if now is the time to get into it. Just be honest. [The league] should admit they made a mistake. As far as I'm concerned, I don't think we lost that game."' … [Read more...] about Warrener seeks Cup retibution

'Quinn added that the team will continue planning as if next season will start on time and has made no plans yet to cut staff. Quinn said the only job losses so far have come through attrition, in which employees left after finding opportunities elsewhere.' … [Read more...] about Cup finalists give hope to small-market Sabres

'Even more frustrating is knowing the season could have been so much more fulfilling, if not for the amazing play of a 15th-year goalie and one decision in each of the past three games by the referee.' … [Read more...] about Loss eliminates Amerks from playoffs

'After several distressing seasons down on the farm, the parent Buffalo Sabres made good on their promise to put a winner back on the ice in Rochester. This was a fun team with plenty of talent and character, if not the complete package.' … [Read more...] about Veteran goalie (theirs) a winner