Archives for August 2010

'The 29-year-old was originally signed by the Red Wings as an undrafted free agent in 2002.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo brings back Ellis

'A gritty fourth-line player, Ellis rejoins the team for a third season after setting career-highs with 13 points (three goals, 10 assists) and 72 games played last year. The signing was announced by the team as Ellis celebrated his 29th birthday on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign forward Ellis to 1-year contract

'Ellis (8/31/1981, 6’, 212 lbs.) spent last season in Buffalo where he set career highs in games played (72), points (13) and assists (10). Ellis, who turns 29 today, now has 33 points (13+20) in 187 career NHL games with Buffalo, Los Angeles and Detroit.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Re-Sign Forward Matt Ellis

“If you would’ve told me at the beginning of the summer that I wouldn’t be playing for the Sabres next year, I would’ve been really shocked,” Kennedy said. “But (New York is close) to home. I’m still in the conference. It’s far enough where I’m away from (Buffalo), but it’s close enough where my family and friends … [Read more...] about Tim Kennedy Ready for New Opportunity With Rangers

Blueshirts sign ex-Sabre Tim Kennedy (Bergen Record) Rangers sign Tim Kennedy (AP) Shunted aside by Sabres, Kennedy signs with Rangers (The Sports Network) Kennedy and Rangers agree to terms (NewYorkRangers.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New York Coverage

'Buffalo has less depth, one fewer young player with potential and is paying for someone no longer on the roster. It's costing the Sabres $333,333 to buy out his contract. They could have paid him the extra $200,000, kept him and waived him after the season or traded him during the year and received something back in return.' … [Read more...] about Kennedy agrees to deal with Rangers

“Beer leagues I’ve gotten the best offer from,” the free agent defenseman joked earlier this week after he skated with some other local players at the Amherst Center. … [Read more...] about McKee Bides His Time While Waiting for Another Shot

Two years ago, the Sabres claimed Matt Ellis on waivers during the preseason. Eventually, Ellis carved out a fourth-line role. Last August, they inked Cody McCormick, and then recalled him during the postseason. McCormick signed a one-way deal in July. … [Read more...] about Sabres Ink Stuart to Two-Way Deal

Sabres sign left wing expected for Pirates (Portland Press Herald) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Portland Coverage

“My timeline is just to make sure I’m doing everything I can to get back as soon as possible,” he said. “But it’s an injury I’m certainly not going to rush.” … [Read more...] about Revitalized Rivet is Ready for New Season With Sabres

'The 28-year-old has 51 games of NHL experience with Atlanta from 2007-09 and has eight goals with five assists during that time. Those totals include four short-handed tallies.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ink F Stuart

'Stuart (7/8/1982, 6’2”, 205 lbs.) spent last season with the AHL’s Abbotsford Heat where he was fourth in team scoring with a career-high 36 points (17+19) in 67 games. The native of Rochester, MN, has 51 games of NHL experience with the Atlanta Thrashers from 2007-09, collecting 13 points (8+5) including four shorthanded goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign forward Colin Stuart

'"If I seem conflicted up there, it is because I am," Regier said. "We're working in a system where we're competing with other teams in the National Hockey League and we're trying to figure out how to take the system and best utilize it for our purposes of winning hockey games. As soon as you make that investment and you draft that player, now you have two years … [Read more...] about Europeans fear talent pool will dry up

'"I'm not mad at them," Kennedy said. "I'm 24 years old. I'm a professional athlete, and I have to act like one. .C.C. Maybe it was the right call and maybe it wasn't the right call. I made the choice to go, and I live with that choice."' … [Read more...] about Kennedy looking for right fit

He's showing his mettle with the pedal (Portland Press Herald) Former Portland Pirate Brad Larsen joins Springfield Falcons coaching staff (Springfield Republican) Patricia (Sheedy) Dineen (Glen Falls Post Star) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Portland Coverage