Archives for June 2013

'"I would characterize the draft and the ability primarily to move … up into those top spots will be extremely difficult, if not impossible, given the conversations that I have had as recent as yesterday," Regier said. "We'll continue to try and move up, but as I said, it appears the teams are getting more locked into keeping the pick and making the selection at that place. So … [Read more...] about Sabres excited with opportunities at NHL Draft

'“We’re exploring all the options,” Regier said. “We’ll continue to try and move up, but as I said, it appears now that teams are getting more locked into keeping the pick and making the selection at that place. So we’ll see if that changes going into the draft.”' … [Read more...] about Movin’ On Up? Not Likely

'In the 2012-13 season, Enroth (5’10”, 166 lbs., 6/25/88) posted career-best marks for save percentage (.919) and goals-against average (2.60) while recording a 4-4-2 record through 12 games played. In his final six starts of the season, he notched a record of 4-1-1 with a 1.47 goals-against average and a .956 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Enroth Signs Two-Year Extension

'Pegula tries to come off as some folksy regular guy. But what I've detected lately is an aloof arrogance, a disdain for anyone who dares question how he runs his hockey team.' … [Read more...] about Under Pegula, there’s trouble in hockey heaven

'The Stars search for a new head coach is moving forward quickly, as former Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff is expected to be in Frisco Thursday for a second interview with Stars GM Jim Nill, according to an NHL source.' … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff expected to be in Frisco Thursday for second interview

'“I’m going to do things my way, and one of the things that I like about what I see is there’s a very capable person there, a lot of knowledge under Al Arbour, very knowledgeable person,” Pegula said. “I built a pretty good company for my life, and one of my main areas in life is you start with a good person, good people, and you work from there. Darcy is in that category.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres owner Pegula states his case for Regier

'“Not everybody gets the opportunity to come back, so I feel very grateful,” said the 27-year-old graduate of Cardinal O’Hara and St. John Fisher College. “I think it’s a good time for something new. I did New York. I did Chicago. It’s cool, but I do miss home."' … [Read more...] about Job with Sabres allows social media guru Kanalley to return home

'“I’ve built a pretty good company (East Resources) in my life, and one of my main theories in life is you start with a good person, good people, and you work from there. Darcy is in that category. He is a very qualified person. I don’t want to talk about prior ownership. I have a different management style, and Darcy has a chance to flourish under our management style. … I’m … [Read more...] about Sabres owner Pegula defends Regier, wants Miller and Vanek back

'''Yes, we want them here,'' Pegula told the Sabres-controlled segment broadcast on Buffalo's WGR-Radio on Tuesday. ''I can tell the fans I'm concerned, too. ... They have a say in that decision. What that decision is? No one's been re-signed. So we're still working.''' … [Read more...] about Sabres owner favors keeping G Miller, LW Vanek

'The Sabres certainly aren't the most mentally or physically tough team and they were terrible on special teams last season. But more than anything, their biggest downfall was rooted in being ranked last in the National Hockey League in possession in 2013.' … [Read more...] about Who Should The Sabres Target in Free Agency?

'“Arbitration does come up as an option when there are differences of opinions on issues and a resolution may not be so clear,” Zygaj said. “Fortunately, we have been able to avoid those situations. Any issue that’s come up, we’ve been able to work something out.”' … [Read more...] about For Buffalo Sabres, arbitration a rarity

'Buffalo has ammunition. In addition to the No. 8 pick, the Sabres have another first-rounder (No. 16) and a pair of second-round selections (Nos. 38 and 53). Goaltender Ryan Miller and leading scorer Thomas Vanek have made it known they’d be accepting of trades.' … [Read more...] about Eighth pick isn’t enough for Sabres

'Many of the Sabres’ future players are in town this week to take part in a skating clinic.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ development camp upcoming

'“We have had conversations with Colorado... I think it’s how far they want to move back. And you take the situation in Colorado and where there’s a new regime in there with Joe Sakic and Patrick Roy. I don’t think Patrick came in there with the idea of a long rebuild. So I think they might be willing to listen to a few things.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres gunning for top pick

'Neale will become the third Sabres broadcaster to have a plaque in the Hockey Hall of Fame, joining Jeanneret and Ted Darling (1984). Neale’s longtime partner on CBC’s “Hockey Night in Canada,” Bob Cole, won the award in 1996.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Neale to receive Foster Hewitt Award