Archives for 2013

'Andreychuk played 1,639 NHL games, which ranks sixth all-time. The former Sabres left wing scored 274 power-play goals, the most in history. He had 640 goals overall, 14th most in history. He had 1,338 points, which is 28th all-time. He also captained the Tampa Bay Lightning to a Stanley Cup title.' … [Read more...] about Andreychuk’s numbers are Hall worthy

'“We’re compacting it into three days versus five,” said Kevin Devine, the Sabres’ director of amateur scouting. “We’ve really stressed to a lot of players to get into Buffalo to work out during the summer. It’s their choice, of course, because of the CBA, but there’s been a lot of compliance with that with the younger players coming in."' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospects eager to impress

Former Amerks goalie David Leggio signs with Washington Capitals (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) David Leggio signs with Capitals, grateful for three strong seasons with Sabres organization (Olean Times Herald) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'The deal leaves the Sabres with a shade more than $11.1 million in cap space for next season, according to Capgeek.com. The Devils have just over $7.1 million but still need to sign restricted free agent forward Adam Henrique and hope to re-sign defenseman Marek Zidlicky, an unrestricted free agent.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get Tallinder back for spare part

'Tallinder’s departure worked out poorly for all sides.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bring back Henrik Tallinder from Devils

Devs send Tallinder to Sabres (New York Post) Devils trade Henrik Tallinder to Buffalo for minor league left winger (Newark Star Ledger) Devils deal Tallinder to Sabres to free spot, money (Bergen Record) Devils acquire LW Riley Boychuk (NewJerseyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s New Jersey Coverage

'He was a stalwart on the back end during Buffalo's playoff runs in 2006 and 2007 and became an on-ice mentor to Tyler Myers in 2009. Myers, 23, has struggled without Tallinder as a defensive partner.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Tallinder from Devils for Boychuk

'The 34-year-old native of Sweden spent his first eight NHL campaigns in Buffalo, and has compiled 26 goals and 108 assists in 614 appearances since 2002.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-acquire Tallinder

'The Sabres have been busy adding defensemen since the season ended, bringing in Tallinder, Alexander Sulzer, Drew Bagnall and Jamie McBain. Moving Tallinder helped the Devils free space under the salary cap for next season. Tallinder is scheduled to make $3.5 million and carries a cap hit of $3.375 million.' … [Read more...] about Tallinder returns to Sabres

'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