Archives for July 13, 2006

'Leighton, 25 (5/19/81), played 40 games with Rochester of the American Hockey League (AHL) in 2005-2006. He posted a record of 15-22-1, with a 3.21 goals-against-average (GAA) and .887 save percentage (SV%).' … [Read more...] about Ducks sign goaltender Michael Leighton

'Biron accepted the NHL team's qualifying offer to help expedite a requested trade.' … [Read more...] about New Deal for Biron

'“It still stings,” Sabres defenseman Brian Campbell said. “I still think we were the better team. We didn’t make excuses all season, but what other team lost five players in 11 days?”' … [Read more...] about Sabres didn't tune in to finals

'Biron becomes Buffalo's only goaltender under contract and will be paid $2.1 million this season. The question is whether he will earn that money in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Biron accepts qualifying offer

'Arniel spent the past four seasons as an assistant coach of the Buffalo Sabres. That, certainly, was outstanding training for his aspiration of someday becoming an NHL head coach. But Winnipeg is Arniel's second home and he longed for a return. He played for the Jets of the NHL and played, served as a captain and eventually worked as an assistant for the Moose. When … [Read more...] about Arniel, Agnew realize dreams

'Restricted free agent goaltender Martin Biron accepted a one-year qualifying from the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Biron staying with Sabres

'The longest-tenured member of the team at eight seasons, Biron has a career record of 122-111-25 with a 2.49 GAA.' … [Read more...] about Sabres G Biron accepts qualifying offer

'Biron officially asked for a trade after the season, hoping to become a starter on another club. The 28-year-old finished last season with a 2.89 goals-against average and a 21-8 record, including a 13-game winning streak from Nov. 15 to Dec. 17.' … [Read more...] about Goaltender Martin Biron takes qualifying offer from Buffalo Sabres

'The agent also said he is not in direct contact with other teams regarding a trade, and that Biron would again play the role of Ryan Miller's back-up if necessary.' … [Read more...] about Biron Signs Qualifying Offer

Biron, the 6-3, 163-pound native of Lac St. Charles, Quebec appeared in 35 games last season for Buffalo. … [Read more...] about Biron Agrees To Qualifying Offer

'The National Hockey League, which released its schedule Wednesday, found a fitting but perhaps cruel way for Buffalo to open the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres open at Carolina

'"We have a partnership with the players (through a profit-sharing clause in the CBA) and we need to maximize revenue," Sabres spokesman Mike Gilbert said. "There's a disparity in revenue between what we generate in Buffalo and what we generate in Rochester."' … [Read more...] about Sabres won't skate in Rochester

'As if denying them a chance to play for the Stanley Cup weren't enough, the Carolina Hurricanes will show off their hardware and new banner for the Buffalo Sabres on opening night.' … [Read more...] about Canes' Cup defense starts Oct. 4 vs. Sabres