Archives for June 28, 2011

'"We'll continue talking," Regier said Monday. "I'll have a conversation with Cody McCormick's agent, with Tim Connolly's agent, and we'll see where it goes from there."' … [Read more...] about Connolly, McCormick may factor in Sabres’ plans

'Assuming he leaves, how do the Sabres replace Connolly? For all the criticism the Baldwinsville native has taken, he produced pretty well before last season, averaging .89 points a game from 2005-10. It’s not as simple as letting Connolly go and bringing someone else in, even if owner Terry Pegula and company break the bank or aggressively pursue someone like they did … [Read more...] about Center is Sabres’ top priority in free agency

'"There's no easy steps, especially with the ride that I've been on," he said. "Everything's been worked for, and I've had to be patient. I think I'm better because of it."' … [Read more...] about Perseverance pays off, as Lieuwen picked in NHL draft

Portland Pirates sail under a new flag (Portland Press Herald) Pirates align with Phoenix Coyotes (Portland Daily Sun) Pirates make Phoenix affiliation official (Maine Hockey Journal) Maine's Portland Pirates gets new affiliate (AP) Pirates and Coyotes Announce Affiliation Agreement (PortlandPirates.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Portland Coverage