Archives for May 22, 2012

'Upgrading the number one centre spot won't be easy, but it's a reasonable objective going into the offseason since the Sabres have a significant number of assets (including prospects and picks) to make a deal.' … [Read more...] about Off-Season Game Plan: Buffalo Sabres

Paul Szczechura to play hockey in Europe (Rochester D&C) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'"We were surprised, pleasantly surprised, with his play."' … [Read more...] about Sulzer, Sabres renew acquaintances

'“I think he played very well with Christian,” Sabres general manager Darcy Regier said Monday inside the First Niagara Center. “I think … you really noticed his composure out there, his ability to not only break up plays – which is the most important thing defensively – but to make plays offensively and the patience that he showed."' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign defenseman Sulzer

'Sulzer played in 15 games with Buffalo last season after being acquired from the Vancouver Canucks, along with forward Cody Hodgson on Feb. 27. Sulzer, who had three goals and eight points with the Sabres, also appeared in 12 games with the Canucks last season, collecting one assist.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign defenseman Sulzer for one year

'Sulzer was acquired by Buffalo on February 27 along with forward Cody Hodgson in exchange for defenseman Marc-Andre Gragnani and forward Zack Kassian.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign D Sulzer

'This signing gives them eight NHL defensemen if you count Brayden McNabb. This now gives Regier more flexibility as he looks to makes moves.' … [Read more...] about Sulzer’s back for another year

'So with all the discussions they’ve had in the almost two months since the season ended what have they come up with? Regier said, “We’re going to look at the free agency market and it’s a pretty small market, we’ll look at the trades, we’ll look obviously at the draft. I think that’s where we’ll see most of the activity going into free agency. The flexibility we have with the … [Read more...] about Sabres Regier updates off season progress

'Lindy Ruff doesn’t like strong willed captains that are in his face. He’s had four of them in Drury, Briere, Michael Peca and Craig Rivet and he didn’t like it. He would prefer players that are more laid back and do what they’re told like Stu Barnes, Pominville and even Jochen Hecht who he almost made captain before Rivet.' … [Read more...] about How was Pominville’s 1st year as captain?

'Sulzer (6’1”, 204 lbs, 5/30/84) collected eight points (3+5) in 15 games with the Sabres last season after being acquired from the Vancouver Canucks, along with forward Cody Hodgson on February 27. Sulzer also appeared in 12 games with the Canucks last season, collecting one assist.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Sign Defenseman Alexander Sulzer