Archives for July 29, 2005

'Kalinin, among the Sabres' top two blue-liners, will make $1.33 million next season.' … [Read more...] about Kalinin, Fitzpatrick back with Sabres

'"We went into last year's draft, as we're going into this year's draft, looking for a defenseman again," Regier said this week. "But you end up looking at a defenseman and a forward, and you can't go by the forward to get the defenseman, so you end up with another forward."' … [Read more...] about Sabres focused on bolstering defense in draft

On Thursday, USA Hockey announced the 39 players who have been invited to compete for a roster spot when Team USA vies for the Olympic gold medal in Turino, Italy this February. Among the group were Buffalo Sabres Chris Drury (pictured left) and Ryan Miller. … [Read more...] about Pair of Sabres Invited to USA Hockey Camp

Sabres.com examines four players who may be available around picks nine through 12: Ryan O'Marra; Carey Price; Marc Staal; and Jack Skille. … [Read more...] about 16 Players in 4 Days, Part 3

'"We won't really have an idea how it will shake out until the first six or seven players are drafted," Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres open-minded about the draft

'MacArthur will begin his pro career with the Rochester Americans, but he is one of the Sabres' top prospects. He had 30 goals and 44 assists in 58 games last season for Medicine Hat of the Western Hockey League. "He's a complete player with a solid two-way game," Regier said. "He's a very responsible player, has strong character, is a terrific competitor and can create some … [Read more...] about Kalinin, Fitzpatrick, MacArthur in fold

'MacArthur, a second-round 2003 pick of the Buffalo Sabres, said the contract process was nervewracking at times following the NHL signing a new collective bargaining agreement last week. "The first day I think everyone got pretty much lowballed in the whole league, so we were all sweating," he said while vacationing with his family in Penticton, B.C. "It … [Read more...] about Trio of Tigers sign at deadline