Archives for June 19, 2012

'“We are very active as it relates to finding ways to improve our hockey team,” Regier said during the team’s draft preview gathering with reporters. “Some of the names you hear that are out there, we’ve had conversations with those teams. I think it’s way too early to know whether or not anything will happen. There are a lot of teams like us in similar positions.”' … [Read more...] about Regier working the phone for deals

'He wasn’t saying whether a trade is likely, only that the offers will probably get more serious as Friday’s 7 p.m. start time nears. The extra early picks do, however, provide flexibility for the Sabres to move up to get the prospect they really want, or to even obtain a proven player through trade.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have options entering NHL draft

'“It’s way too early to know if anything will happen,” Regier said Monday during a pre-draft chat inside the First Niagara Center. “I think that there are a lot of teams like us, in similar positions. … At the start of the draft week, even the week before, you start to get a sense, and then as we get closer to the draft things have a way of materializing.”' … [Read more...] about Four early picks should give the Sabres draft options

'“I try to get up [here] as much as possible. My family is up here. Both sides [of my family’s] grandmothers are here in the summer. My grandpa lives in Carnarvon,” he said. “It’s a good feeling to come back to a familiar place. To know everybody supports and cares about you it’s a good feeling to be back in town. Haliburton has given me a lot of support over the years. I … [Read more...] about Hodgson appreciates coming home to Haliburton following NHL season

'Regier revealed on Monday that he's already been ''very active'' in trade talks with several teams to gauge what deals might be available. Atop his wish list is adding a top-line forward to improve what had been a high-priced, underperforming team that failed to make the playoffs last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres active in trade talks prior to NHL draft

'“I have been more active meaning more calls going out than I’m receiving, but that doesn’t mean it won’t change. The tendency is for this thing to ramp up as you get closer and when you get on the floor and it gets a little crazier. I think what’s really important for us organizationally and what we’re working on is the different possible scenarios and I’m trying to get as … [Read more...] about Sabres not looking for the top overall pick