Archives for March 2009

'"For us, it is better than a trade," Regier said today. "I think when you look at anything that is available in the summer, anything that is available right now on the trade market, in order to keep Tim here, not to give up any assets to acquire someone like Tim, I think it's a terrific day for the Sabres organization."' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Connolly rather than hit market

'Connolly has appeared in just 29 games this season and has 11 goals with 15 assists. He has 66 points in 77 games over the past two seasons, but has missed considerable time with various injuries.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Connolly agree to two-year extension

'In 107 career games -- 90 of those starts -- with Phoenix and Toronto, the 29- year-old Tellqvist is 43-40-8 with two ties, a 3.04 GAA, .897 save percentage and six shutouts.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get G Tellqvist from Coyotes

'The Buffalo Sabres signed slick-skating Tim Connolly to a contract extension Wednesday, putting an end to trade speculation involving the playmaking center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign C Connolly; acquire G Tellqvist

'Tellqvist, 29, has posted a record of 7-5-1 in 15 games with the Coyotes this season as well as a 2.86 goals against average (GAA) and a .907 save percentage (SV%). In 107 career NHL games with Toronto and the Coyotes, Tellqvist has posted a record of 43-40-10 with a 3.04 GAA, a .897 SV% and six shutouts.' … [Read more...] about Coyotes acquire 4th round draft choice from Buffalo in excahnge for Tellqvist

'Connolly will receive $4.5 million in each of the next two seasons, a $1 million increase from the $3.5 million he's making this season under a three-year deal worth $8.7 million. He was scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent after the season, and there were questions about whether he wanted to stay in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Connolly signs two-year extension worth $9 million

'Buffalo Sabres GM Darcy Regier announced today the Sabres have signed forward Tim Connolly to a two-year contract extension.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Tim Connolly to a two-year extension

'The Habs are winning by doing the thing the Sabres are not: scoring. Montreal has 15 goals in the past four games. The Sabres have three in three games while going 0-2-1.' … [Read more...] about Canadiens face edesperate&#8217 foe

'Sources tell TSN the Buffalo Sabres have tabled a two-year contract extension at better than $4 million per season to keep forward Tim Connolly in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make improved offer to Connolly

'“There’s an aspect of it that is exciting,” he said, “but when you go back and you look at the history of the trade deadline, the excitement I’m not sure is warranted. There’s not a lot of big names that are moved. It’s more of a tinkerer’s workshop than it is a craftsman’s workshop.”' … [Read more...] about Regier relishes trade time

'Several NHL sources in recent days have suggested that center Tim Connolly has almost no intention of re-signing with the Sabres, regardless of what he has told the organization or relayed to the media. It appears the Sabres have almost no choice but to trade him before 3 p.m. today.' … [Read more...] about Sabres likely to trade Connolly

For article, click here: [Rough English translation from French language source] 'It was asked to him whether it were going to feel more pressure on its return to the play, considering the attack is broken down and that one miss on him to start again it. “Not, it quickly sliced. The pressure to count goals, I always felt it. That belonged to my play.”' … [Read more...] about Thomas Vanek ready to return to the play

For article, click here: [Rough English translation from French language source] '“I often change companions of line. It was also like that the year spent”, tells Pominville, which would like probably a little more stability. He admits that him and its fellow-members will have to soon find a solution to start again this attack in perdition.' … [Read more...] about Pominville would like to make some more

Montreal (34-22-7) at Buffalo (31-25-7) (AP) Canadiens aim for fifth straight win vs. Sabres (Sportsticker) Montreal Canadiens (34-22-7) at Buffalo Sabres (31-25-7) (The Sports Network) The following are rough English translations from French language sources: Thomas Vanek ready to return to the play (Le Journal de Montreal) Pominville would like to make some more (Le … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Montreal Coverage

Pirates defense takes another blow (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates Present ''Goals For Success'' Program (PortlandPirates.com) Kennedy takes home Rookie of the Month honors (TheAHL.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Portland Coverage