Archives for April 4, 2013

'It’s been a rough couple of years for the Buffalo Sabres and their fans. It’s going to get worse.' … [Read more...] about Sabres continue to clean house

'The real issue is the reason Regier was forced to trade his captain in the first place. He needs a new foundation because the one he built has crumbled under a mountain of his mistakes. The plan now calls for beginning at the bottom. Check the standings, and you’ll see that the Sabres aren’t far from their starting point.' … [Read more...] about Regier cleaning up his own mess is messed up

'“It’s no fun being where we are (in 12th place in the Eastern Conference). But there is an opportunity (to improve through near-future drafts) and what we’re going to do is seize the opportunity.”' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres trade captain Jason Pominville to Wild for prospects, picks

'The Wild first asked the Sabres about Pominville three weeks ago, Regier said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres thinking long-term after trading captain Pominville to Wild

Wild deals prospects, draft picks for Sabres captain Pominville (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Trade sends vote of confidence to Wild players (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Minnesota Wild pick up Jason Pominville in trade with Buffalo (Saint Paul Pioneer Press) Wild acquire Pominville in trade with Buffalo (Fox Sports North) Wild Acquires Pominville From Buffalo (Wild.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Minnesota Coverage

'The underachieving Sabres are retooling for the future after trading defensemen Robyn Regehr to Los Angeles and Jordan Leopold to St. Louis over the past five days.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Pominville to Wild for players, picks

'Hackett posted a 3-7-0 record in 13 career games with Minnesota. Larsson played in one game for the Wild this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ship Pominville to Minnesota

'Pominville has 10 goals and 15 assists in 37 games this season.' … [Read more...] about Wild land Pominville for two prospects

'"I want to start off by thanking Jason. He was drafted by us and everything he represents as a player, you can multiply as a big number as a person. Extremely grateful for everything he's done and only wish him the best".' … [Read more...] about Sabres Trade Captain Jason Pominville to MInnesota

'What all this tells us is what I’ve been harping on for five years, this team’s core was tremendously flawed and it took Darcy Regier way too long to realize it. The players broken up could and I think will do well, especially Pominville and maybe Stafford would too, but good hockey players couldn’t become a good team here in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Trade deadline deal helps

'Holy cow! It has taken them this long to realize that the core of the team is flawed? How can Regier get away with selling his bosses on backing up when he was handing out 6 year contracts to Ville Leino the summer before last?' … [Read more...] about Sabres Try to Hit Reset

'In 2014, the Sabres will also have two first round picks and two second round picks to work with. They give away a fourth in the Pominville deal. ' … [Read more...] about After Pominville Deal, Sabres Loaded With Draft Picks

'"He works hard," Parise said. "I just think you look at the way he's been used, on the power play, penalty kill … he's reliable. He puts pucks in the net, he makes plays, he gets points. I think he plays a really all-round game. That's what we're going to see."' … [Read more...] about Jason Pominville traded to Wild by Sabres

'"We made a determination that it was about the Stanley Cup and recognized the opportunity in that – meaning that maybe we could have stayed in the race, maybe we could have acquired a player, maybe we could have made a run at it like we did last year, either got in or just out," Regier said. "But the reality is that the preference is to build for a Stanley Cup versus a playoff … [Read more...] about Pominville’s departure signals overhaul for Sabres

'The Buffalo Sabres have acquired forward Johan Larsson, goaltender Matt Hackett, a first-round selection in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft and a second-round selection in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft from the Minnesota Wild in exchange for forward Jason Pominville and a fourth-round selection in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Acquire Larsson, Hackett & Draft Picks From Wild