Archives for April 2013

'Whatever Vanek’s future is here in Buffalo, it’s not something that will be handled now, “No, I think that kind of stuff you do after the season. Even though we’re five points out, we still need to concentrate on doing what we do and winning games and hopefully sneak in.” Vanek added, “First of all it’s not even up to me. I haven’t talked to them about anything so again, it’s … [Read more...] about Sabres Vanek and Miller in

'“No, we’ll have an assistant, but no captain. Steve Ott will wear the A with Staff and Van.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres will not name a captain this season

'“Anytime you can be a captain on international teams – U18’s, U20’s – especially for short term, it’s a very hard task as a leader. Especially when you’re pooling together your best players, and you have to pick somebody out of that group of best players from your country to be a leader. He’s been one of those for Sweden, and we know how good a hockey country they are. And we … [Read more...] about Thoughts on the Pominville deal

Rochester Amerks' David Leggio OK with team adding goalie (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'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