Archives for June 2008

'The move leaves Portland without a team, but that may change very soon. The Buffalo Sabres are expected to announce they will move their American Hockey League team to Portland. They are currently located in Rochester, New York.' … [Read more...] about Pirates To Leave Portland

'Buffalo Sabres GM Darcy Regier announced today the Sabres have agreed to terms on a three-year entry-level contract with defenseman Dennis Persson, Buffalo’s first-round choice (24th overall) in the 2006 Entry Draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ink Persson to three-year deal

'Buffalo has a logjam at forward, with 15 NHL players and several prospects who could push to make the club. The Sabres might be inclined to parlay players into defensemen or additional picks.' … [Read more...] about Draft preparations next on Sabres&#8217 agenda

'“I’ve been waiting for this since I knew who the Sabres were, since I could realize what professional hockey was, so since I was 5 or 6,” Kennedy said by phone. “I knew that this is what I wanted to do someday.”' … [Read more...] about Kennedy signs with Sabres

'The entry-level cap for players age 22 is $850,000 per season and an $85,000 signing bonus each year. Kennedy reportedly will receive $550,00 if he plays in the NHL and $215,000 in games-played bonuses each season and signing bonuses of $85,000 each year. In he plays in the American Hockey League, Kennedy's salary will be $62,500.' … [Read more...] about Spartans lose top scorer to NHL

'Kennedy, a sixth-round pick in the 2005 NHL draft, signed a two-year deal potentially worth $1.7 million on Sunday. The contract means he'll forgo his senior season with the Spartans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign prospects F Kennedy, G Enroth

'“We are thrilled to have a player of Tim’s caliber join the Sabres organization,” said Regier. “After three years at Michigan State, we believe this local product is ready to make the move to the professional level.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Tim Kennedy

'“People might look at him and say the size may be the thing that [could hold him back],” Regier said in January. “On the other hand, he’s played at the elite level. He’s played in the men’s leagues and big tournaments, and he’s been very good. I’m looking forward to seeing him.”' … [Read more...] about Enroth signs, gives Sabres more depth in goal