Archives for April 2, 2013

'“I would assume probably not,” said Rolston of Vanek’s playing status. “He can move a lot more. There are just some things that he can’t do yet that we wouldn’t put him in that situation to play if he can’t do the things he needs to do. It’s going to be probably highly unlikely. … I don’t know if that’s going to change overnight.”' … [Read more...] about Vanek expected to sit again

'“He expressed an interest in remaining here,” Regier told The News late Monday night. “We had some preliminary discussions relevant to the contract. Ultimately we made the decision that we were going to move him. He was fine with the opportunity.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Regehr to Kings

'“I think we indicated to him we were going to look toward next season,” Regier said. “We were going to look (at) building this team not just to make it into the playoffs, but to go deep into the playoffs."' … [Read more...] about Sabres deal Regehr to Kings for draft picks, look to future

'“No, unless you want to launch yourself head-first into the boards as an embellishment,” Rolston said Monday inside the First Niagara Center after the Sabres prepared for tonight’s tilt against the Penguins. “I know Otter plays hard, but I’m not sure he’s going to actually do that to get a call.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rolston believes Ott’s embellisment penalty wrong

Kings acquire Robyn Regehr from Sabres (Los Angeles Times) Kings adding a Sabre to their weaponry (Torrance Daily Breeze) Kings Acquire Robyn Regehr from Sabres (LAKings.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Los Angeles Coverage

Sabres-Penguins Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (13-17-6) at Pittsburgh Penguins (28-8-0) (The Sports Network) Penguins aim to extend streak against Sabres (NHL.com) What to Watch For: Pens vs. Sabres (PittsburghPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Pittsburgh Coverage

'''We're certainly going to focus on next season versus this season,'' Regier said in a taped interview released by the Sabres. ''For us, it was an opportunity to get draft picks and allow us to really strengthen our organization.''' … [Read more...] about LA Kings acquire D Robyn Regehr from Buffalo

'The Sabres find themselves in a position of holding a trade-deadline fire sale because the high-priced roster Regier has assembled has been a flop.' … [Read more...] about Sabres busy shuffling roster before trade deadline

'Over 932 games with the Flames, who drafted him with the 19th overall pick of the 1998 draft, and Sabres, the 32-year-old has 30 goals and 170 points in his career.' … [Read more...] about Kings get D Regehr from Buffalo

'Regehr, 32, agreed to waive a no-movement clause to make the exchange happen. The deal will be finalized when Regehr, a restricted free agent after this season, passes a physical.' … [Read more...] about Kings pick up Regehr from Sabres to bolster defense

'Since Regehr is an unrestricted free agent after this season, even he knew this might happen. Darcy Regier said, “Los Angeles expressed an interest probably a couple of weeks ago and it just developed over that time period.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres deal Regehr

'In 64 games this season Adam has put up disappointing numbers in Rochester. He has 14 goals and 18 assists.' … [Read more...] about Adam joins the Sabres

'"We are going to look at building this team not just to make the playoffs, but go deep in the playoffs, Regier said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Regehr to Kings

'Regehr was acquired by Buffalo in 2011 from Calgary, along with Ales Kotalik and a 2nd-rd pick in 2012, in exchange for Chris Butler and Paul Byron. In 105 games played with the Sabres, Regehr recorded seven points (1+6) and 77 penalty minutes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire two draft picks from Los Angeles Kings for defenseman Regehr

'Adam (6/18/90, 6'2", 206 lbs.) joins the Sabres having played for the club for parts of the 2010-11 and 2011-12 seasons. Through 71 NHL games played, Adam has tallied 24 points (13+11) and 26 penalty minutes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall forward Luke Adam from Amerks