Archives for September 13, 2009

'The Milwaukee native, who will turn 24 years old in October, has 49 goals and 61 assists for 110 points in 184 NHL games over three seasons. The Sabres selected him with the 13th overall pick of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Stafford to two-year deal

'The team signed 23-year-old Stafford on Sunday. He emerged as a scoring threat last season when he set career highs in goals and points in 79 games. In 184 career NHL games, Stafford has registered 49 goals and 110 points in 184 games.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres sign Drew Stafford to 2-year deal

'"I think he can get there. I think there's still work to do. There's times he looks like he can be that. I put him in that category where he's at that point where his game has to become real consistent. I think when that happens, he can become a lot better than he is right now."' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Stafford to two-year deal for $3.8 million

'Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier announced today the team has signed forward Drew Stafford to a two-year deal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Drew Stafford

'"It took a while to feel normal again," Miller admitted Saturday. "I'm glad I passed on [playing for Team USA in] the World Championships. It's kind of weird. For the longest time working with my trainer in East Lansing, it almost felt like my ankle felt dumb."' … [Read more...] about Miller’s ankle back to normal

'"Besides the goals, there's a lot more that comes with it," Vanek said in HSBC Arena. "What comes with that is taking your team to the next step and getting into the playoffs consistently. That's something I'm disappointed at in myself, that I wasn't [a] good enough leader on the ice to get us there."' … [Read more...] about Vanek poised to become part of NHL’s elite

'"We made some progress [Friday]," Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier said. "I think both sides worked very hard at trying to get a deal done. Unfortunately, we still don't have a deal. But we'll continue working. And in light of that, Drew wanted to be here, and we thought it was best that he is here for the start."' … [Read more...] about Stafford arrives without new deal

'“I think there are a couple of important factors when you look at situations like this,” Regier said of his decision to allow Stafford to skate. “Probably the most important thing is that you really want to keep pressure on the process. There is a lot of pain if you don’t have the player, and there’s a lot of pain if the player isn’t here. I … [Read more...] about Regier, Stafford making progress

'The Sabres have invited Stafford, a three-year veteran, to participate in camp, Neil Sheehy, his agent, said by phone Friday. He wouldn’t say if Stafford would be on the ice without a contract. “Every player wants to play,” Sheehy said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Stafford still not signed