Archives for July 6, 2013

‘Bagnall, 29, played 47 games last season for Minnesota’s AHL affiliate in Houston, where he was the captain. He collected one goal, five assists and 88 penalty minutes in 47 games.’

‘Both players will make the Buffalo Sabres’ life tougher in their revamped division. As expected, the Sabres stayed mostly quiet during a league-wide spending spree that topped $360 million. Detroit, Toronto, Tampa Bay, Montreal and Ottawa added pieces that should make the suffering worse in Buffalo when it joins the new division that also features Boston and Florida.’

‘Buffalo fans have been conditioned to believe that it takes several years for a team to turn in the right direction. No, it just takes the Sabres several years. For most teams, patience and suffering aren’t requirements so much as common sense and a backbone. Almost every team made an honest effort to significantly improve or keep a good roster intact.’

‘Remember, though, Regier has said the Sabres would look for value free agents to support the team’s younger core group. Many those players are still available.’

‘That’s not to say Miller can’t be moved. Just that he can’t be moved right now for big returns.’

Amerks lose three key players to free agency (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
Sabres have first signing and it’s for Rochester (WGR-AM)