Archives for June 20, 2007

'The Sabres, who operated at the $44 million cap last year, have the right to match any offer, but they are also addressing the futures of co-captains Chris Drury and Daniel Briere, who are both eligible to become unrestricted free agents July 1.' … [Read more...] about Sabres extend qualifying offer to Vanek, four others

'Vanek notched 43 goals last season and added 41 assists to finish with 84 points, second on the team behind Daniel Briere. His goal total tied for the fifth-most in the league last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres extend offers to Vanek, four others

'Two independent sources have told LGS this week that it appears more than likely that Chris Drury's days in Buffalo are over. Both sources believe Drury is looking to test the open market. And according to both sources, there is very strong reason to believe that the center will most likely wind up on the Pacific Coast where his offseason home is located.' … [Read more...] about Sabres extend qualifying offers to five players

'Phase out the fights...'. … [Read more...] about Fixing the Game: 10 ways of making the NHL better

'Roy is projected to command a significant raise over the $690,000 offer he received after scoring career-highs with 21 goals and 63 points in his third season. The offer is 10 percent above what he made last year.' … [Read more...] about Roy among 5 Sabres issued qualifying offers

'Cunneyworth was credited for preparing a number of his American Hockey League players for the NHL’s Buffalo Sabres, when injuries threatened to ruin Buffalo’s playoff drive. Such players as Drew Stafford and Michael Ryan didn’t look out of place when called up to the big club. And conversely, while his players were producing elsewhere, Cunneyworth … [Read more...] about A coach in waiting?

'The Sabres also made offers to forwards Derek Roy, Andrew Peters and Daniel Paille, and defenseman Nathan Paetsch.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make offers to five

'To me, keeping them actually starts with Thomas Vanek, the 23- year-old winger who scored 43 goals last season. He’s a restricted free agent, meaning the Sabres would need to match outside offers to retain him. It’s difficult to measure where he fits in a fluid market, especially because a handful of GMs lose their marbles at this time of year. So let’s … [Read more...] about If I was Sabres GM for a day…

'He may be considered for an assistant's job in Buffalo, where coach Lindy Ruff recently signed a three-year contract extension. Cunneyworth isn't likely to return to the Amerks. "I would like the chance to see what I can accomplish (in the NHL)," said Cunneyworth.' … [Read more...] about Ottawa dandy to Randy