Archives for July 2008

'The Buffalo Sabres Development Camp took place at Niagara University's Dwyer Arena from June 25th through July 1st. The camp - a week of practices and study sessions - was designed to enlighten Buffalo's young prospects on what it takes to make the leap into the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Dev-Camp Recap

'"We feel we accomplished filling a very important need for the hockey club," Regier said. "Craig's a proven player, and when you put him in with our club he'll make a very significant contribution."' … [Read more...] about Sabres land coveted defenseman

Sharks acquire defensemen Boyle, Lukowich, trade Carle, Rivet (San Jose Mercury News) Sharks Acquire 2nd Round Picks from Buffalo (SJSharks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s San Jose Coverage

'“We felt we had to move one of our forwards to get a defenseman and the right wing is where have a great amount of depth with six players,” Regier said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get Rivet from Sharks

Canucks land big power forward in former Sabre (Vancouver Sun) Bernier 'very confident' after trade to Canucks (Vancouver Province) Canucks acquire Bernier to bolster offense (Toronto Globe and Mail) Bernier hopes to improve in Vancouver (CP) Canucks Acquire Forward Steve Bernier (Canucks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Vancouver Coverage

'"We are very excited to add such a quality veteran player to our roster," Sabres general manager Darcy Regier said. "He is a great character player that will provide our club added leadership and experience."' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Rivet from Sharks

'Sabres general manager Darcy Regier was in search of a reasonably priced veteran defenseman after trading Campbell to San Jose last spring and allowing three of last season’s defensive regulars to become free agents.' … [Read more...] about Sharks deal Craig Rivet to Sabres for draft picks

'Rivet, 33, appeared in 91 regular season games with the Sharks, posting 43 points (6-36=43). He was acquired along with a fifth round selection in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft in exchange for defenseman Josh Gorges and the Sharks first round selection in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft on Feb. 25, 2007. Rivet has 194 career points (45-149=194) in his 13 seasons with San Jose and … [Read more...] about Sharks Acquire 2nd Round Picks from Buffalo

'GM Darcy Regier announced today that the team has acquired defenseman Craig Rivet and the San Jose Sharks’ seventh round pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft in exchange for the Sabres’ second round picks in both 2009 and 2010.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Rivet in trade with San Jose

'Bernier, 23, is a restricted free agent who earned $850,000 last season and needs to be signed to a contract.' … [Read more...] about Canucks pick up Steve Bernier from Sabres

'"Steve Bernier is a highly regarded young player who's enjoyed success early in his career," said Canucks general manager Mike Gillis. "With his right- handed shot he will be a great addition to our top six forward group and an asset to our power play."' … [Read more...] about Canucks acquire Bernier

'Bernier has averaged 15 goals his first three NHL seasons, and is a restricted free agent without a contract for next season.' … [Read more...] about Canucks acquire winger Bernier for draft picks

'Buffalo Sabres GM Darcy Regier announced today that the team has traded forward Steve Bernier to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for the Canucks’ third-round pick (from LA) in 2009 and a second-round pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire pair of picks from Vancouver

'“He’s not going to score 10 goals next year,” Regier said. “Whether it’s here or not, he’s here right now, he certainly is going to get back on track. He’s a young player. There’s no reason not to. He’s an outstanding player.”' … [Read more...] about Regier: Max will rebound

'In post-season play, Kalinin has appeared in 37 career contests with the Sabres, registering two goals and seven assists for nine points, along with a plus-18 rating and 20 penalty minutes.' … [Read more...] about Rangers sign defenseman Kalinin