Archives for June 2010

'Regier said Kassian, who won a Memorial Cup with the Ontario Hockey League’s Windsor Spitfires last month, was “remorseful” about the incident. If the Sabres don’t eventually sign Kassian this offseason, he still has another year of junior eligibility.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Stop Negotiations With Kassian

'"I'm proud to call Buffalo my home," said Ruff, a native of Alberta, Canada. "When I look at the Western New York area, they have given me tremendous support from a family sense, from a career sense both as a player and a coach. I feel when I stand here and look at all of the people who have been inducted into the Hall of Fame, that I'm around some tremendous … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ruff goes to head of HOF class

'We're going to continue to work with him, I told him one hand that no way we were going to abandoned him, we're going to help him, but he's got some work to do.' … [Read more...] about Regier will stand behind Kassian. Negotiations open with Lydman and Tallinder

'Former Sabres goalie Dominik Hasek is coming out of retirement, again, to sign with Spartak Moscow in the Continental Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about Hasek’s back. Again

'Krepelka confirmed that negotiations have been suspended, and credited the Sabres for being "very supportive." He said the current focus is getting Kassian's legal issues resolved, and anticipates contract talks to resume before the end of summer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres suspend talks with top draft pick Kassian

'"It obviously, by his own admission, wasn't a smart thing for him to do. It caught a wave. They won the Memorial Cup. He was out with some of his [Windsor] teammates, and he's the big guy there, getting challenged and egged on, and those are things you have to learn to walk away from. You're not on the ice. You can't take that position. We're going to continue to work with … [Read more...] about Sabres end contract talks with Kassian

“If an individual has an assault charge on their record, they’d be found inadmissible into the United States,” Chief Ron Smith of U.S. Customs and Border Protection told the Windsor Star. “There are ways to mitigate that, primarily through the Department of State, which issues visas. But under normal circumstances, initially, the individual would be … [Read more...] about Arrest May Keep Sabres Prospect From Playing in NHL

'"It is disappointing," Sabres minority owner and managing partner Larry Quinn told The News on Wednesday. "Obviously, he needs to grow up."' … [Read more...] about Sabres draftee Kassian charged with assault

'"Phil Housley is a guy that I coached when he came to us in Washington, and we developed a great relationship," said Allain, the Yale University coach who was an assistant with the Capitals in 1996 when Housley signed with the team. "I have a great deal of respect for the way that he sees the game, and I think he'll have so much to share with our young athletes. … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabre Housley gets an assist for world juniors

'Windsor Spitfires forward faces the prospect of being denied entry to the United States -- where he’s a first-round Buffalo Sabres draft pick -- after police charged him with assault for allegedly punching a man in the face.' … [Read more...] about Border may slam shut on Kassian

'During the 2009-10 season, Lagace collected 73 points in 70 games with Chicoutimi and Cape Breton in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign draft pick Jacob Lagace

'Jacob Lagace, who signed an entry-level contract with the Sabres on Tuesday, likely isn’t on the fast track to the big club. He’s not a sure bet like Myers or Ennis. But the winger, a gritty scoring prospect the Sabres can add to their stable, could be an asset someday.' … [Read more...] about Gritty Lagace One to Watch for Sabres

Based on talent, the Sabres aren't that far off; changing the chemistry and bolstering the blueline might be all that's needed. … [Read more...] about Off-season game plan: Buffalo Sabres

'His contract is for $545,000 this season and $565,000 each of the following two seasons.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign forward Lagace

'A native of Beloeil, Quebec, Lagace finished his junior career with 204 points (90+114) in 191 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Jacob Lagace