Archives for July 2007

'Numminen had 2 goals and 27 assists for the Sabres in 2006-2007 and added 4 assists in the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Numminen Returning To Sabres Next Season

'The Buffalo Sabres have re-signed defenseman Teppo Numminen to a one-year contract worth $2.6 million, the same contract he played with last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ink Numminen to one-year deal

'The deadline for restricted free agents to file for arbitration is 5 p.m. Thursday, and Sabres center Derek Roy plans to be on the list. “We haven’t had any discussions yet with the club, so we’ll no doubt be filing for arbitration,” Roy’s agent, Larry Kelly, said Tuesday from his office in Ottawa.' … [Read more...] about Arbitration is a thorn in Sabres&#8217 side

'So go ahead and vent. Hate the Sabres all you want. But you’ll love them again. You always do.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres&#8217 bandwagon is just idling

Devils Begin Process of Filling Voids by Signing Zubrus (New York Times) Zubrus & Rachunek now the Devils' own (New York Daily News) Devils sign Zubrus (New York Post) Devils restock at market (Newark Star Ledger) Devils sign Zubrus to fill Gomez's spot (Bergen Record) Devils sign free agents Zubrus, Rachunek (AP) Devils sign Danius Zubrus (NewJerseyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s New Jersey Coverage

'"I knew that the decision [to sign with the Devils] would be a hockey decision." Zubrus said via conference call. "I want to win and that's why I wanted to come here. I believe in this team and the success they've had."' … [Read more...] about Devils sign Danius Zubrus

'The source does confirm that a couple of weeks after a meeting between Sabres management and Drury's agent, Mark Witkin, had taken place in Boston, that the Sabres' efforts to consummate the deal with Drury were rebuffed by the player's camp, with Drury's agent telling the Sabres that Drury at that point - about six weeks into the season - would rather "concentrate on hockey" … [Read more...] about WGR Confirms Buffalo News Report About Drury

'So this is the thanks we get as fans. We watch all the games on television, buy every ticket to each home game last season and even purchase all the new “buffa-slug” merchandise to show support. Now the team’s two biggest stars are gone? It almost sounds like the John Rigas era all over again.' … [Read more...] about Management pulls plug on special team

'It's believed six teams -- Washington, Carolina, Los Angeles, Buffalo, Atlanta and the Islanders -- have shown an interest in Comrie, who made $3 million last season...Former 67's captain Randy Cunneyworth is ready to leave the Sabres organization and is a candidate to join the Senators' staff.' … [Read more...] about One down, one to go?

'“We’re going to be less competitive without Danny Briere and Chris Drury,” said Regier, who paused before continuing in a voice filled with emotion with a face that conveyed anguish. “But the sky’s not falling. This is a good hockey club. We’ll be good. We’ll figure out a way -- somehow, some way -- to be better. But people … [Read more...] about Sabres put on brave face

'Drury and the Sabres decided early last season to meet in Boston, where Drury’s agent, Mark Witkin, is based. They discussed an extension for the pending free agent, the source said. The Sabres started the talks with a four-year, $20 million offer. Drury’s camp countered with $23 million over four years. The parties agreed to meet in the middle, the source … [Read more...] about Industry source says Drury agreed to contract last fall

'“We’ll have to find our way through it. There are a lot of guys on our team who can rise up and step in. I’m definitely ready to step into a bigger role.”' … [Read more...] about Players have varied reactions to Drury, Briere departures

'Now you know that the Sabres could have kept Drury and co-captain Daniel Briere for just more than $10 million per season in combined salary, which was about $3.5 million less per year than they received from their new teams.' … [Read more...] about Blame rests solely with team brass

'“I don’t see myself picking up any of their merchandise, even if it is at a reduced price. They aren’t around anymore, and it’s not worth it even if they were giving it away,” he said.' … [Read more...] about Drury, Briere leave heartache, cut-rate jerseys

Adding Big Names Stirs Big Hopes on the Rangers (New York Times) Blue chips (New York Post) A bit of puck luck for Drury (Newsday) New Rangers Drury, Gomez think New York can win Stanley Cup (White Plains Journal News) Gomez, Drury feel part of something big (Newark Star Ledger) Rangers won't tip hand (Bergen Record) Rangers' free agents shared same number (AP) New … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New York Coverage