Archives for September 18, 2008

'The Repentigny, Quebec native appeared in all 82 games for the Sabres last season and finished second on the team in scoring, registering career-highs in assists (53) and points (80).' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Pominville agree to extension

'"We changed the floor in the arena," Gagnon said. "We drew the logo of the Montreal Canadiens and the Buffalo Sabres on the floor to make sure that for the next 30 or 40 years that we received the Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres here in Roberval. We will probably put a permanent sign or sculpture or something to remember this event."' … [Read more...] about Excitement growing in Hockeyville

'Pominville emerged as a team leader last season after the Sabres lost co-captains Chris Drury and Daniel Briere to free agency. In three full NHL seasons, Pominville has 79 goals and 99 assists for 178 points in 222 career games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ RW Pominville signs 5-year extension

'Pominville's agent, Norman Dupont, spoke with WGR 550's Howard Simon earlier this week to declare a Friday deadline for contract talks. Pominville did not want to go into the season with his contract creating a distraction. Dupont and GM Darcy Regier worked through the week to hammer out the final details of the new deal.' … [Read more...] about Pominville Signs

'Buffalo Sabres GM Darcy Regier announced today the Sabres have agreed to terms on a five-year contract extension with right winger Jason Pominville, keeping him in Buffalo through the 2013-14 season. The 25-year-old Pominville was scheduled to become a restricted free agent at the end of the 2008-09 season.' … [Read more...] about Jason Pominville agrees to five-year contract extension

'“I think anything less would be a disappointment,” Sekera said. “That’s why I did everything possible this summer to make sure that I make the team this year... You have to set your mind to it, believe that you can do it and it will happen.”' … [Read more...] about Blueliners ready to make impact

'“There’s times when it looks like he’s going to push through,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said Wednesday. “You would think this would be the year when he’d have to make a statement.”' … [Read more...] about Mancari a man among boys