Archives for July 2013

'This appears to be a desperate attempt to bring in a 34 year old defenseman who got the best out of Tyler Myers his Calder Trophy winning season. On the other side it looks like a salary dump as Boychuk is not a NHL prospect.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade for Tallinder

'The Sabres currently have nine defensemen with NHL experience – Ehrhoff, Sulzer, Tyler Myers, Mike Weber, Mark Pysyk, Jamie McBain, Chad Ruhwedel, Brayden McNabb and Bagnall. Of course, the experience of Ruhwedel (seven games with the Sabres) and Bagnall (two games with Minnesota) is limited.' … [Read more...] about Sulzer stays with the Sabres, Pardy leaves

'“He really enjoyed playing there,” Scott Greenspun, Sulzer’s agent, told the Times Herald. “Buffalo was a place that gave him an opportunity to prove he was an NHL-caliber defenseman.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Alexander Sulzer, lose Adam Pardy

'But these are new times at the F'N Center. The Sabres are "rebuilding" — which is sports parlance for intentionally sucking for several seasons in an effort to rebuild through young players who eventually, we hope, will be better than the older players on the team who presently suck.' … [Read more...] about For heaven’s sake, Sabres, fire Darcy Regier

'Buffalo acquired the 6-foot-1 Sulzer at the 2012 trade deadline, when they shipped right wing Zack Kassian and defenseman Marc-Andre Gragnani to the Canucks for center Cody Hodgson and Sulzer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign D Alexander Sulzer to 1-year deal

'The 29-year-old native of Germany appeared in 17 games with the Sabres this past season, totaling three goals and one assist.' … [Read more...] about Sulzer returning to Sabres

'Sulzer only got 17 games in last year because of a knee injury.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bring back a defenseman

'Don't get me wrong. I was not expecting big things like the Sabres handing out a large chunk of Terry Pegula's money to the biggest names on the market like Nathan Horton and David Clarkson. But complete inactivity? In both the free agent and trade markets?' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans, now that is suffering!!!!

'Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier today announced that the team has agreed to terms with defenseman Alexander Sulzer on a one-year contract and defenseman Drew Bagnall on a multi-year, two-way contract.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign defensemen Sulzer, Bagnall

'"We are excited to have Henrik back in the mix on our blue line," said Regier. "His experience will be invaluable not only in adding more stability to our back end, but also in the development of some of our younger defensemen."' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Tallinder from Devils

'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.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign defenseman Bagnall

'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.' … [Read more...] about Alfredsson makes waves

'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.' … [Read more...] about GM Nill is reaching for the Stars

'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.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stay quiet as free agency opens, only ink AHL defenseman Drew Bagnall

'That's not to say Miller can't be moved. Just that he can't be moved right now for big returns.' … [Read more...] about Is Ryan Miller’s Trade Value Gone?