Archives for June 2011

'Armia, a 6-foot-3, 191-pounder who just turned 18 last month, became the first European selected by the Sabres since they picked defenseman Dennis Persson and goaltender Jhonas Enroth in 2006. Based on Armia's ranking, the Sabres had little choice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select Finnish forward Armia

'"Terry, he's an avid Sabres fan," Styres said on Friday evening. "The man would drive from Pennsylvania to Sabres games. When you have a passion for your team, for hockey, that means something. You don't want to sell something to someone who will like it when it's new and shiny but who will lose interest in it." … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres to buy Rochester Amerks

'If Pegula and Sabres president Ted Black were serious about regionalizing their team the way the Buffalo Bills have regionalized their product, it was imperative they bring Rochester back into their family. And owning the Amerks outright is the best possible scenario.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres-Rochester Amerks reunion just makes sense

'With a no-movement clause in his contract, Regehr had right of refusal on any deal. After talking to new owner Terry Pegula and general manager Darcy Regier, the rugged blueliner told his agent J.P. Barry to give the Flames approval to make the move.' … [Read more...] about Regehr OKs deal with Buffalo

'"I just told Jay that I'd like to see more options. Jay said it was only Buffalo." That, according to Feaster, is because Buffalo was the only locked-down destination -in spite of rumoured interest from up to six teams. … [Read more...] about Calgary’s big trades didn’t materialize

'During the draft proceedings, Feaster suggested the Sabres deal -- terms of which are not official, but according to TSN, winger Ales Kotalik is expected to go as well in exchange for diminutive centre Paul Byron, young defenceman Chris Butler and a second-round pick -- was the only one the organization was comfortable with.' … [Read more...] about Regehr OKs trade to Sabres

'As a result of the change, those Pirates still under contract with the Sabres will move to Rochester, N.Y. Sources also say the team that played in Rochester last season -- when the Americans were affiliated with the Florida Panthers -- will move to San Antonio, while that team, which was affiliated with Phoenix, will move to Portland. The Pirates are expected to retain their … [Read more...] about Pirates say so long, Sabres

'"This was the guy that we were hoping to get," Sabres director of amateur scouting Kevin Devine said. "He's 6-foot-3, he's got great hands, great play-making ability, pure goal scorer, and I think he's going to put on 10 or 15 more pounds."' … [Read more...] about Sabres select Finnish forward, 17

'The AHL Board of Governors unanimously approved the transaction on Friday. In the process, the Sabres also announced their affiliation agreement with the Portland Pirates has ended.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Americans together again

'The Rochester Americans had been Buffalo's top minor league club from 1979 through the 2007-08 season. The cities are separated by only 75 miles in western New York.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo reunited with Rochester as AHL affiliate

'So it was a long, drawn out process, but the Sabres finally got their man. He's a defenseman that will be counted on to show Tyler Myers, Andrej Sekera, Mike Weber and Marc Gragnani the way.' … [Read more...] about What a strange trade

'“Questionable work ethic, would rather poke check than hit an opponent, lacks competitiveness.”' … [Read more...] about No Trade Zone: Sabres tab Finnish winger at No. 16

'“He's going to be a different kind of Finn in the NHL,” Rautakillo told NHL.com prior to the Draft. “He just needs to add a couple more kilos to that frame of his. I know there have been comparisons to Teemu Selanne, but while they both have that sniper mentality, Teemu was quicker when he arrived in the NHL. The thing I like about Joel is he's very humble. … [Read more...] about Sabres get their man

'The Sabres expect to hold a press conference in Rochester next week to set forth their plans for the franchise.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres sign purchase agreement with the Rochester Americans

'Current Amerks owner Curt Styres will retain ownership of the Rochester Knighthawks franchise of the National Lacrosse League.' … [Read more...] about Rochester Americans sign purchase agreement with the Buffalo Sabres