Archives for July 21, 2006

'The Buffalo Sabres now have one less hearing to worry about.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to multi-year deal with D Tallinder

'Tallinder scored six goals and dished out 15 assists in 82 games last season for the Sabres, who went 52-24-6 for 110 points and advanced to the Eastern Conference finals before losing to eventual Stanley Cup champion Carolina in seven games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Tallinder

'Tallinder was scheduled for NHL arbitration on July 26th in Toronto.' … [Read more...] about Tallinder agrees to multi-year deal

'Buffalo Sabres defenseman Henrik Tallinder has signed a multi-year contract with the team. The exact terms of the deal were not disclosed.' … [Read more...] about Tallinder Signs Multi-year Deal

'The original Sabres logo was distinctive in pro sports, perhaps the only one that captured both a team's city and nickname, with the buffalo and the crossed swords.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans ranting over sword-less logo

'"We're just kind of waiting," Briere said by phone Thursday night. "And you never know, something longer might come, so we'll see. We're still talking."' … [Read more...] about Briere still talking long-term deal

'Only this turf war had nothing to do with Nolan. Look, the guy isn't about to cause trouble less than two months into the job after serving a nine-year sentence on charges that are still unclear. This was all Wang, the brilliant billionaire owner with a 5-cent brain when it comes to running an NHL franchise.' … [Read more...] about Nolan stuck in middle of Isles mess

'Briere, 28, earned $1.938 million US last season when he put up with 58 points (25-33) in only 48 games and added 19 points (8-11) in 18 playoff games. It's expected he'll get a one-year award of between $4 million to $6 million.' … [Read more...] about Briere goes ahead with hearing case, Kapanen avoids arbitration

'The rumored new design features a modified version of the buffalo, in blue and yellow. And although the team has not officially released the design, it is sparking lots of controversy.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabre Not Crazy About Rumored New Logo

'Last week, Luce was fired as Sabres director of player personnel after 19 seasons in their front office. "All I know is they called me in and said they weren't renewing my contract," said Luce, who would only say he wasn't surprised to be fired. "I could see the direction they were taking."' … [Read more...] about Luce lips sink ships, not OHL rumours

Florida agrees to terms with LW David Booth (Amerks.com) Thorburn at Henrietta Countrymax Saturday (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage