Archives for July 1, 2010

'Terms of the deals were not disclosed by the team, but the Newark Star-Ledger reported a net worth of $25.5 million over six years for Volchenkov and $3.375 million a season over three years for Tallinder.' … [Read more...] about Devils bring in D-men Tallinder, Volchenkov

'The 32-year-old Lydman scored four goals and added 16 assists in 67 games for Buffalo last season and added one helper in six playoff games for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Ducks sign D Lydman

'A former second-round choice of Anaheim back in 1999, the 29-year-old Minnesota native has produced 40 goals and 135 points in 436 NHL games with the Flames, Avalanche, Panthers and Penguins since breaking into the league in 2002.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ink Leopold to three-year deal

' Leopold played in Florida and Pittsburgh last season, scoring 11 goals to go with 15 assists. Leopold did not register a point in 8 playoff games with the Penguins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Sign Jordan Leopold

'Buffalo Sabres GM Darcy Regier announced today the Sabres have agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent defenseman Jordan Leopold on a three-year contract.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to terms with defenseman Jordan Leopold

'“It’s just a good fit,” Hankinson said. “Jordan was looking to find a team to play for, and to play a busy role.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to 3-year deal with D Jordan Leopold

'Don Meehan, Tallinder’s agent, confirmed on Thursday that the Swede had agreed to a five-year, $13.5 million contract on the first day of the NHL’s free agent signing period.' … [Read more...] about Devils sign D Henrik Tallinder away from Sabres

Lydman was a free agent after spending the past five seasons with the Buffalo Sabres. The Ducks desperately needed a top-line defenseman after losing captain Scott Niedermayer, Chris Pronger and Francois Beauchemin over the past two summers. Niedermayer retired last month.' … [Read more...] about Ducks sign Buffalo D Lydman to 3-year deal

'Lydman, 32, appeared in 67 games for the Buffalo Sabres last season, collecting 4-16=20 points with a +10 rating and 30 penalty minutes (PIM). He also added 0-1=1 point in six Stanley Cup Playoff games with the Sabres. Among Buffalo defensemen, Lydman ranked first in hits (126), second in blocked shots (98) and third in plus/minus and shots (77) during the regular season.' … [Read more...] about Ducks Sign Lydman to 3-year Deal

Based on recent history, if a key Sabres free agent hasn’t re-signed by the eve of free agency, he’ll test the open market. An 11th-hour deal is unlikely. Once that player opens himself up to bidding, well, he’s gone. … [Read more...] about The Longer The Wait, The Worse For The Sabres

'"It's not a case of we'll take the best offer we get. We're going to get exactly what we want or we're keeping him," Burke said in Los Angeles, where he received four offers. "Three and an insult. Four teams made offers, but one of them I wouldn't view as legitimate. The others weren't commensurate with anything that we need."' … [Read more...] about Expect free agent lunacy by lunch

'It really looks like if this team wants to get better it will have to do it by trade. If the Blackhawks are still over the cap I would be ready for who ever became available. The Flyers likely need to move somebody and Regier must be ready. At the draft Regier said all his discussions were for players to come in, he wasn't talking about anybody leaving and that takes us back … [Read more...] about Time for the Sabres to go to work