Archives for 2013

'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?

Amerks lose three key players to free agency (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Sabres have first signing and it's for Rochester (WGR-AM) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'The Sabres don’t have positional needs heading into the shopping spree as far as roster numbers go. But as can be expected for a team that’s missed the playoffs two straight seasons, they certainly can upgrade the talent level across the board.' … [Read more...] about Sabres likely won’t be making big splash in free agency

'By the way, the Sabres were dreaming if they thought they had any real chance of bringing back Briere. Check his DOB: 10/6/77. Check their roster. He’ll be 36 years old this season, and they’re not going anywhere. It’s one thing for them to make their fans suffer, but there was no reason for him to suffer with them.' … [Read more...] about Briere lands in the perfect spot

'“It means fit, and the fit may be positional, it may be a character (player), it may be to add some scoring if we need scoring, depending on whether or not we get involved in the trade market, which is forming now that the draft is over,” Regier, not quite answering the question, said Tuesday inside the First Niagara Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres likely won’t pursue big names during free agency

'What will you miss the most about being in Buffalo? It’s an incredibly people friendly area. It’s a city, but feels like a small town a lot of the time. We have a lot of good friends here.' … [Read more...] about Q & A with Warburg native and Dallas Stars head coach Lindy Ruff

'“We had no conversations with them regarding Nathan's future,” Neumann said by phone late Wednesday afternoon from his Westchester County office. “His exit meeting was fine. This whole thing was certainly a little bit surprising.”' … [Read more...] about Agent says release caught Gerbe by surprise