Archives for July 2010

'McCormick has some offensive skills, is good defensively, sticks up for teammates and as his charge at Chara showed, he's not afraid of anyone.' … [Read more...] about McCormick re-signs with Sabres

“You’re going to see someone who has very good skating ability, is a good defensive player and can bring some offense,” Regier said Thursday night inside HSBC Arena. “He had 11 goals this year. I think that’s something that we’re going to look to him to continue.” … [Read more...] about Sabres Bolster Defense With Leopold After Losses

'"I'm excited," Leopold said by phone. "Right when I found out Buffalo was interested, I talked to Tommy Vanek, gave him a call, and my wife talked to his wife. We talked about the area. I've got three kids [6- and 4-year-old girls and a 1-year-old boy], and it's one of those spots I really don't know much about, but he filled me in and I was real excited and … [Read more...] about ‘D’ train: Leopold’s in; Tallinder and Lydman out

'Yes, opportunities were there.' … [Read more...] about Sabres miss chance to improve

'Jordan Leopold may be a “nice player” to complement Tyler Myers on the blue line, but he does not fit a need area for the team. Add to the fact that other d-men like Joe Corvo remain on the open market as Day Two opens for business, and this was a clunker of a day for the Sabres’ front office. It also has become even more clear that Mike Weber and … [Read more...] about Same Needs For Sabres After Day One

'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