Archives for 2013

'Prior to the lockout last year, Tropp was expected to have the inside track for a roster spot during NHL training camp.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Corey Tropp to 1-year deal

'The Sabres are showing faith in Tropp, their 2007 third-round pick. He was regarded as a candidate to contend for a job in Buffalo last season before sustaining a serious injury to his left knee while playing in AHL Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign F Corey Tropp to 1-year contract

'Hodgson could become a big problem. He’s represented by one of the sleaziest agents in pro sports, Rich Winter. Winter led Dominik Hasek to many, many poor decisions and he already made Hodgson a guy that just wasn’t worth keeping around by causing problems in Vancouver. I’m not saying this will happen, but it wouldn’t surprise me at all if the Sabres are pushed to a point … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Tropp, but waiting on Hodgson

'The pricing plan for the 2013-14 season includes one Platinum game (Nov. 29 vs. TOR), eight Gold games, 13 Silver games, 10 Bronze games and nine Value games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce variable pricing for this season

'The point is that this building is a symbol of perhaps the biggest obstacle standing between Buffalo and sports supremacy: Lifestyle. After a week in this palace I don't see how the Sabres could ever convince a top player to come to Buffalo. There simply is no place in our area remotely like this building and its surrounding scene. Now I offer the nervous, ostensibly … [Read more...] about Reminder of what’s out there

'Tropp (6'0", 185 lbs., 7/25/89) recorded four points (2+2) in just six games with the Rochester Americans (AHL) in the 2012-13 season after sustaining an injury in the Amerks’ season-opener that sidelined him for 72 games.' … [Read more...] about Tropp Re-Signs For One Year

'“It’s a good combination,” said Kevin Devine, who oversees Amerks hockey operations for the Sabres, “and all of our pro scouts had positive things to say about his work ethic and work habits.”' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres sign foward Jamie Tardif

'Selected by Calgary in the fourth-round of the 2003 draft, Tardif has spent most of his seven professional in the minors. Last year, he finished tied for fifth among American Hockey League players with career-best 30 goals playing for Providence, the Boston Bruins' affiliate.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign minor-league forward Tardif

'Tardif (6’0”, 205 lbs., 1/23/85) has appeared in 438 AHL games in seven seasons with Providence, Grand Rapids, Iowa and Manitoba, tallying 229 points (123+106) and 398 penalty minutes.' … [Read more...] about Tardif agrees to one-year deal

'“That’s the part that makes it so much fun I think, having the pressure on your shoulders at the end of a game or in a tie game,” he said. “It’s a lot of fun, I really enjoy it and that’s what makes goaltending so special.”' … [Read more...] about Hackett thrives on pressure in goal

New Stars assistant coach James Patrick ready for change (Dallas Morning News) Patrick named assistant for Stars coach Ruff (AP) Fresh Start (DallasStars.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Dallas Coverage

'Adam, 23, appeared in four games with the Sabres last season, scoring one goal. In addition, the St. John’s, Newfoundland, native appeared in 67 games for the Rochester Americans of the American League, collecting 15 goals and 22 assists. Over the last three seasons, Adam appeared in 75 NHL games, picking up 25 points (14-11).' … [Read more...] about Adam, Hackett sign with Sabres

'Hackett, selected by Minnesota in the 2009 third round, was acquired from the Wild last season and played in three games for Buffalo's American Hockey League affiliate in Rochester, N.Y.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign goaltender Hackett to one-year deal

'Hackett was acquired last season in a trade with the Minnesota Wild and spent just about the entire season in the American Hockey League. Overall, Hackett has appeared in 13 NHL games, including one last season with Minnesota. He is 3-7-0 with a 2.64 GAA in his NHL career.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Adam, Hackett

'Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier today announced that the Sabres have re-signed forward Luke Adam and goaltender Matt Hackett to one-year contracts.' … [Read more...] about Adam & Hackett sign one-year deals