Archives for June 30, 2011

'The Buffalo Sabres have traded the negotiating rights of defenseman Steve Montador to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for a seventh-round draft selection in the 2012 or 2013 Entry Draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Montador’s negotiating rights

'Gerbe scored 31 points (16+15) in 64 games for the Sabres last season, including 15 goals in Buffalo’s final 40 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to terms with Nathan Gerbe

'“I don’t like to consider this as leaving Portland. It wasn’t a necessity to leave Portland; we had a great thing going there. But, it was all about arriving in Rochester,” said Pegula. “Our plan is to make this franchise a shining star to develop our players, and we want to have successful teams, obviously.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres and Amerks begin a new era together

'Five will get you ten, not to mention a beef on weck, that when Brad Richards and his agent Pat Morris open for business on Friday at the offices of Newport Sports in Mississauga, the Sabres will be front and centre with a mega-offer for this year's prized free agent.' … [Read more...] about Keep an ete on the Sabres when free agency opens

'Weinrich said Wednesday that while he is still under contract with the Sabres, he will not join the coaching staff of the Rochester Americans next season. "Being an assistant coach and moving to Rochester, I decided I wasn't going to do that," Weinrich said, adding his contract with the Sabres runs through August. "It's now wait and see what else comes up next."' … [Read more...] about Weinrich will keep a pledge