Archives for July 2011

'“I grew up a Flyers fan,” Brennan said with a laugh. “Now, it’s much different. Once you get to the higher levels and you see how hard it is to make it and how much little things matter, you just want to get in the league. You can’t choose the teams you like.”' … [Read more...] about Working hard on and off ice

'Kaleta will be signing autographs for the campers, who are boys and girls from ages 6 to 14, as well as playing a game of street hockey.' … [Read more...] about Woodlawn Adventure Camp will welcome Kaleta

'While he rarely put the puck in the net last season, he did just that in the Sabres' Dec. 29 triumph at Edmonton. He scored his first two NHL goals in that 4-2 win -- a victory that ignited the Sabres' closing 29-11-6 stretch that saw them go from also-ran to playoff team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Weber to two-year deal

'At least the Sabres are serious about winning. At least superstars will consider the Sabres after Buffalo spent years on the "Anywhere But There" list. They knocked down walls of recruiting, made Buffalo a more attractive destination and restored credibility. … [Read more...] about Buffalo, Pegula are for real

'Weber played in 58 games this season and finished with four goals, 13 assists and 17 points, all career highs. He played in all seven games of Buffalo’s first-round playoff series against Philadelphia.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Mike Weber signs multiyear deal

'Pegula seems, in some way, the perfect owner. As a billionaire, he’s got the money needed to buy and operate a professional sports franchise. As a successful businessman, he has the skills and sense to navigate the financial currents of owning the team. And he’s a fan, bringing a boy’s love of the game into the joyful mix.' … [Read more...] about Pegula brings hope to town

'Buffalo Sabres GM Darcy Regier announced today the Sabres have re-signed defenseman Mike Weber to a multi-year contract.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign defenseman Mike Weber

'But Spencer's life was so fascinatingly tumultuous that his hockey career almost was a sidelight. Even his brutal demise was a whimpering signoff compared with the other points along his sensational timeline.' … [Read more...] about What really happened to Brian ‘Spinner’ Spencer?

'We know Ryan Miller and Tyler Myers are untouchable, and probably Thomas Vanek although he would bring value for value if Regier and his folks see somebody else out there they like even better, but you can't expect meaningful trades without giving up meaningful players.' … [Read more...] about Pegulamania May Not Be For Everyone

'An easy move would be to stash the combined $5 million of Ales Kotalik and Shaone Morrisonn in Rochester, where they would collect their paychecks but not count against the cap. Perhaps they could move Brad Boyes ($4 million) or Jochen Hecht ($3.5 million), both of whom are in the final years of their deals.' … [Read more...] about Pegula’s Sabres have deep pockets

'The Sabres did have interest in retaining Connolly, who had joined the team in a 2001 trade with the New York Islanders for Michael Peca. But that was likely on a one-year deal for less than half of the $4.5 million he made last season and as a third-liner and penalty-killing specialist.' … [Read more...] about Leafs sign Connolly

'The opening puck can't be dropped soon enough.' … [Read more...] about Hockey continues to grab spotlight, even in summer

Connolly upgrades Leafs (Toronto Sun) MacArthur approves of Connolly (Toronto Sun) A scout's scoop on Connolly (Toronto Sun) Leafs sign Connolly to two-year, $9.5M deal (Toronto Star) Connolly no game-changer, but he should help (Toronto Star) Maple Leafs take a gamble on centre Tim Connolly (Toronto Globe and Mail) Leafs sign free-agent centre Tim Connolly (CP) Maple … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Toronto Coverage

Canucks ink big winger Mark Mancari (Vancouver Province) Vancouver Canucks sign Nolan Baumgartner and Mark Mancari (Canucks.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Vancouver Coverage

'Signed for six years and $27-million, Leino is really capitalizing on 100-game stretch of hockey, so there is some risk that he may not fit as well with new linemates in Buffalo as he did with Briere and Hartnell in Philadelphia but, at his age, he should be able to produce a handful of quality seasons during which he provides secondary offence.' … [Read more...] about Numbers game: Leino joins new-look Sabres