Archives for June 24, 2011

'The extended road trips obviously lead to long homestands. Two five-game runs tie for the longest, Oct. 25 to Nov. 4 and Dec. 7-16. The Sabres' home finale will be April 3 against Toronto, and they end the regular-season schedule April 5 in Philadelphia and April 7 in Boston against the Stanley Cup champion.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to open home schedule against Hurricanes

'They reportedly were attempting to acquire Regehr, who was asked by Calgary to waive his no-movement clause to come to Buffalo, according to TSN. The 6-foot-3, 226-pound stay-at-home defenseman would fill one of the Sabres' biggest needs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres working on deal for Flames’ Regehr

'From the Sabres side, media members in Buffalo believe a young defenceman such as Chris Butler, Andrej Sekera, Brayden McNabb or Mark Pysyk could be in the mix, and the name of AHL rookie of the year Luke Adam -- a big and talented centre whose biggest weakness is his skating -- continues to surface.' … [Read more...] about Regehr asked to waive no-trade clause

'One thing we do know -- his employers are anxious for cap relief. As it stands right now, the Flames have committed more than $57 million in salary to 19 players, not including free agent Alex Tanguay.' … [Read more...] about Flames defenceman Regehr could be off to Buffalo