Archives for May 7, 2008

'Buffalo's fourth-round pick in the 2006 NHL draft, Schutz was the German Elite League's rookie of the year this past season after scoring 25 points (12 goals and 13 assists) in 46 games for ERC Ingolstadt.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reach 3-year deal with Schutz

'“I’ve heard (about my size) my whole life,” Gerbe said during a press conference at HSBC Arena to announce his contract, which will pay him $850,000 annually if he sticks in Buffalo. “They tell me I’m not going to play juniors, and then I go out and make the team and play juniors. You tell me I’m not going to get a Division I scholarship and … [Read more...] about Sabres sizing up Gerbe as big addition

'The Sabres are in need of quality NHL defensemen, especially with the likely departure of Dmitri Kalinin in the offseason. Weber and Sekera are firmly entrenched in Buffalo, and will have the opportunity to play important roles. For a team that searched for its identity all season, the promising young blueliners may be a step toward the smart, tough-minded team the Sabres … [Read more...] about Sabres 2007-08 Rookie Review

'Buffalo Sabres GM Darcy Regier announced today the Sabres have agreed to terms with forward Felix Schutz (pronounced SHOOT-z), who played last season with ERC Ingolstadt of the German Elite League. The Sabres selected Schutz in the fourth round (117th overall) of the 2006 Entry Draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Felix Schutz

'And the Sabres work just fine as a business enterprise. They sold out 38 of 40 home games this past season, drew 71,000-plus to a New Year's outdoor game at the Ralph Wilson Stadium, and made some money from their broadcast contract as well. And so, if Golisano wants to sell, who, other than Balsillie, might be ready to buy in Buffalo?' … [Read more...] about Balsillie may yet get the last laugh

'“This is a great opportunity for myself to further my career in hockey,” Gerbe said in HSBC Arena. “It would be great going back to school and finish up my degree, and that’s something I’m still going to pursue. . . . But I’m very excited to take this step and very proud.”' … [Read more...] about Gerbe ready for next level

'Donner said all current creditors will be paid and the team's focus will turn to two pressing matters: finalizing a sole affiliation agreement with the NHL's Florida Panthers and negotiating a new lease at Blue Cross Arena at the Community War Memorial.' … [Read more...] about American Hockey League endorses Amerks’ new owner

'Balsillie, who has taken runs at purchasing the Pittsburgh Penguins and Nashville Predators with designs on moving those teams to Hamilton, remains interested in acquiring an NHL team. "For the past six months or so, we have been making an effort to stay out of the media altogether with respect to hockey issues," a Balsillie representative wrote in an e-mail. … [Read more...] about Sabres’ franchise will stay put, ownership says