Archives for June 21, 2006

'In goal, the Sabres spent most of the season dealing with rumours about Martin Biron getting traded, but now that Mika Noronen is gone, there is less need to make that move (as much as Biron might prefer to start somewhere). If the Sabres are going to move Biron, in a summer that figures to see quite a bit of goalie movement, the Sabres better get quality in return or at … [Read more...] about Off-Season Game Plan: Sabres

'The numbers game suggests that the Sabres greatest area of need falls squarely between the pipes. With the 2006 deadline deal that sent former first-rounder Mika Noronen to Vancouver, the Sabres cupboard is left pretty bare in net. Now with the pending departure of restricted free agent and 2005-06 backup Martin Biron due to salary constraints, the Sabres will be forced … [Read more...] about Sabres 2006 draft preview

'Your 2006-07 Stanley Cup champs? The Buffalo Sabres. Remember, you read it here first.' … [Read more...] about Who'll win the '07 Stanley Cup?

'To review, Nolan was entangled in a bitter feud involving former General Manager John Muckler and then President Larry Quinn. He also despised Dominik Hasek and believed the all-world goalie quit on the Sabres in the playoffs, an opinion shared by many of Hasek's teammates. Eventually, everybody involved was sent packing.' … [Read more...] about Nolan voted back on Island

'Scott Arniel -- The former Moose captain and assistant coach is the front-runner after being in the mix the past two teams. He has a wealth of experience as a player and is highly respected for his work as an assistant with the Buffalo Sabres the past four seasons.' … [Read more...] about Moose short list