Archives for June 2008

'The Buffalo Sabres have announced a new American Hockey League affiliation with Portland, Maine, ending a 29-year relationship with Rochester, New York.' … [Read more...] about Sabres change AHL affiliation

'"There is a rich history of professional hockey in Portland and we hope to add to that winning tradition," said Regier. "During our tenure with our previous AHL affiliation, our franchise model was to draft and to develop young prospects and build our success from a core group within. With our current roster of players like Ryan Miller, Jason Pominville, Derek … [Read more...] about Sabres have new Maine affiliate

'“We are excited to begin our AHL affiliation with the Portland Pirates and the city of Portland,” said Buffalo Sabres Managing Partner Larry Quinn. “I am looking forward to working with Lyman Bullard, Brian Petrovek and Brian Williams, and the entire Pirates organization. I have been impressed with their professionalism from day one and am excited to build … [Read more...] about Portland Pirates become new AHL affiliate for Buffalo Sabres

'Several members of the Sabres’ organization were expected to attend to-day’s unveiling at the Cumberland County Civic Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to parent Portland

'“He was the ultimate competitor,” Sabres managing partner Larry Quinn said. “No matter who you were playing, you always thought you had a chance to win the game. I don’t know how many players you can say that about.”' … [Read more...] about Domination

'Hasek walks away having visited the game’s pinnacles and set award standards goaltenders may never match. But Game Six against the Devils is the feat I’ll always remember, the night The Dominator played to a level never seen before or since.' … [Read more...] about Dom said it all against the Devils

'“We’re losing the guy that probably really changed goaltending,” said Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff. “He had his own unique goaltending. I mean, it was so non-traditional what he was doing. There was a lot of things that I think Dom was ahead of everybody on. Dropping his stick and grabbing pucks with his hand. Dropping the puck with his catching mitt … [Read more...] about Brodeur, Peca, Ruff remember Hasek as one of the all-time best

'The Pirates have scheduled a press conference for 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Captain's Club at the Cumberland County Civic Center to introduce their new affiliation.' … [Read more...] about New Pirates affiliate to be revealed Tuesday

'The Sabres did have a formulaic draft in 2003, with Thomas Vanek standing out as the key building block for the organization going forward.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 2003 draft evaluation

'The Pirates are expected to reveal the name of their new NHL parent in the near future. "We will be announcing on Friday a timetable for our announcement," said Brian Petrovek, the Pirates' managing owner/CEO. The Buffalo Sabres, who ended their 29-year affiliation with the Rochester Americans earlier this year, are expected to become the Pirates' new NHL parent.' … [Read more...] about Pirates lose Ducks as an affiliate

'“We’re very excited. This is a very good group of young players here,” Regier said. “. . . It’s a nice group that will fit very nicely together. There’s a certain restocking. We knew it was coming. It’s a group that’s continued to improve, continued to grow and I think they’ll be better for being together as well.”' … [Read more...] about Six signings restock Sabres&#8217 shelf

'Regier says that the team will not offer Kalinin a contract.' … [Read more...] about Kalinin gone; Affiliate Announcement Coming

'"My father was a police officer for 20 years and my grandfather was for 35 years so it’s kind of enriched in our family. I interned with them last summer and got to work hand-in-hand with the police department and went on some ridealongs. Actually one time it was weird. We pulled over these kids I went to high school with and they got arrested for having some kind … [Read more...] about Q and A with Tim Kennedy

'As part of the deal, Buffalo will allow Persson to honor his commitment to play in the Swedish Elite League next season, before joining the Sabres organization for the final two years of the contract.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign D Persson, 2006 first-round draft pick

'Persson split last season between Djurgarden of the Swedish Elite League and Nykoping of the Swedish second tier league. He recorded one assist in 21 games with Djurgarden and added one goal with three assists for Nykoping.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to terms with 2006 top pick