Archives for 2012

'The 6-foot-4, 229-pound Gaustad has been credited with 98 hits, 40 blocked shots and 70 penalty minutes in 56 games this season. He has also been an offensive threat, scoring seven goals and posting 17 points.' … [Read more...] about Nashville gets Gaustad from Buffalo

'So are the Sabres a better team today than they were yesterday? I think they are. They get a huge drop off in faceoffs as Hodgson doesn’t even win 45% of his draws. Gaustad has been in the NHL’s top three the past two seasons. You have a guy that is likely to be one of your top two centers for many years to come for a guy who for the last month has been one of the best … [Read more...] about Are the Sabres better?

'But you have to give him this one. Then we'll take another look a year from now, but the bottom line is, Regier is going to be around at least that long no matter what anybody outside the organization thinks.' … [Read more...] about Regier Makes His Case

'The move made sense in the long term given Hodgson, picked 10th in the 2008 Entry Draft, was stuck behind Henrik Sedin and Ryan Kesler on the Canucks' depth chart. But in the short term it seems more about Hodgson not being well-suited to play a shutdown role as a third line center. As soon as Pahlsson was added earlier in the day -- for prospect defender Taylor Ellington and … [Read more...] about Sabres land Hodgson in four-player deal

'"The goal was when we evaluated our team, we knew that we had to get better and get better in the event if it meant taking a minor step back, then we were prepared to do it," Regier said. "It still allows us a run at the playoffs -- we are all aware of the odds against us -- but I think with Cody coming in, he will give us a good boost in the offensive side. We certainly lose … [Read more...] about Regier says late deals left Buffalo sitting pretty

'"I'm very excited to go contend for a Cup now," Kassian told TSN.' … [Read more...] about Hodgson-Kassian highlighted late flurry of activity

'Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier today announced that the Sabres have acquired center Cody Hodgson and defenseman Alexander Sulzer from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for forward Zack Kassian and defenseman Marc-Andre Gragnani.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Hodgson, Sulzer, Firstt-round draft pick at trade deadline

'The 22-year-old Hodgson is a playmaking center who had 33 points (16+17) in 63 games with the Canucks, while averaging just over 12 minutes of ice time per game. Sabres general manager Darcy Regier said Hodgson fits an immediate offensive need for the Sabres at a spot he calls the “second-most difficult position to fill in the National Hockey League behind goaltending.”' … [Read more...] about Center of attention

NHL.com provides an inside look at the official trade call between the Buffalo Sabres and Vancouver Canucks. … [Read more...] about Official Trade Call: Sabres and Canucks Video – NHL VideoCenter

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'"There's still usually moves that are made, one or two players that go in a different direction, but that's part of the business," Sabres captain Jason Pominville said Sunday. "We've got to focus on keeping it going and make a push [toward the playoffs]. We still believe."' … [Read more...] about Sabres are usually part of deadline dealing

'The damage is done.' … [Read more...] about Turnover should start with Regier

'"You're fooling yourself if you're just going to chalk up this disappointing season to injuries. That's insulting to your fans' intelligence. ... Specifically, it seems like an 'off' year for the key player on the team, Ryan Miller. That's not to say it's all his fault but my prediction (and I believe most would agree) was based on the fact that for the Sabres to be good, … [Read more...] about Pundits vary on plight of Sabres

'What the heck do they do? Are they buying or selling?' … [Read more...] about 12th-place Sabres in tough spot as NHL trade deadline approaches