Archives for March 2014

'Conacher arrived in Canada's capital at last year's trade deadline from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for goaltender Ben Bishop, but recorded only six goals and 25 points over 72 games since then.' … [Read more...] about Sabres pluck Conacher off waivers from Sens

'"I had a couple GMs that had guys like that, that called me asking, 'When are you getting rid of your guy so I can get rid of my guy?'" Murray said. "I don't know where that logic comes from, but the big players that were on our roster that were available were traded. You can't get carried away with the timeline because if you're in a hurry or anxious, good things may not … [Read more...] about Sabres stay busy making trades for future

'“I think it’s a good day,” Murray said. “I think the combination of the picks that we’ve added and the young players we’ve added, I think it gives us a ton of ammunition now going to the draft where there will be players available that aren’t available on Trade Deadline Day.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres stay busy on deadline day

'A native of Ústí Nad Labem, Czech Republic, Neuvirth spent the first six seasons of his NHL career in Washington. In that time, he has appeared in 134 NHL games, compiling a 59-41-13 record with seven shutouts, a .910 save percentage and a 2.67 goals against average. He backstopped the Capitals to a 4-5-1 record in the 2011 NHL Playoffs, posting a .912 save percentage and a … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Neuvirth & Klesla from Caps

'Mitchell (5’11”, 189 lbs., 1/30/85), who was in his second season in Minnesota, has played in 58 games for the Wild in 2013-14, recording nine points (1+8). Originally drafted by the San Jose Sharks in the fourth round (126th overall) of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft, Mitchell is playing in his sixth NHL season. After playing four seasons in San Jose, Mitchell signed with Minnesota … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Mitchell from Minnesota

'The Buffalo Sabres today announced that the team has acquired forwards Nicolas Deslauriers and Hudson Fasching from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for defenseman Brayden McNabb, forward Jonathan Parker and two second-round draft picks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Acquire Fasching & Deslauriers From Kings

'Conacher (5’8”, 180 lbs., 12/14/89) has played in parts of three NHL seasons with the Senators and the Tampa Bay Lightning after signing a two-year contract with Tampa Bay in March 2012. Conacher was traded to Ottawa at the 2013 NHL Trade Deadline and has since skated in 72 games for the Senators, recording 25 points (6+19). Through three NHL seasons, Conacher has totaled 49 … [Read more...] about Sabres Claim Cory Conacher

'The Sabres are the top seller on a small list of teams whose playoff hopes are already toast. The others are the New York Islanders, Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames and Florida Panthers, and the big prize from that group is Islanders winger and former Sabres star Thomas Vanek. He was scratched from the lineup for Tuesday’s game at Winnipeg, making a trade appear imminent.' … [Read more...] about Clock ticking down on Sabres’ fire sale

'LaFontaine and Pegula appeared to behave like children when they could have found common ground to continue their relationship. They should have buried themselves in a room, dropped their weapons, left their egos at the door and reopened the lines of communication for the greater good.' … [Read more...] about A long chat could have solved rift

'“We’ve got a bunch of young kids who don’t really know what happened and why. I can give them some direction and leadership right now,” Nolan told reporters in the lobby of the Westin Harbour Island hotel. “Some don’t know if they’re going to be here. Who knows who’s going to be here tomorrow? Right now they’re here together, so I decided to give them a day where they could … [Read more...] about Nolan to players: Forget hockey for a day

'In 35 years of covering sports, I've never seen the departure of an athlete have quite this kind of effect on a community. That speaks to how you are admired as a player — and believe me, there were many Sabres games that the only reason we tuned in was to watch you make 40 saves. But it also speaks volumes to how much you will be missed as a person.' … [Read more...] about A letter to Ryan Miller

'Here are some Sabres who could be dealt and their contract status...'. … [Read more...] about Sabres have plenty of assets to offer before trade deadline

'“There’s a lot more important issues than getting my contract signed,” Nolan told reporters Tuesday in Tampa Bay. “It’s in the proper hands. People are looking at it. As I said when I first got here, I love Buffalo. I really do. I love the people of Buffalo. If there’s one place I had a chance to pick in the National Hockey League I could come back to, this would be the … [Read more...] about Ted Nolan focusing on Sabres, will worry about new contract later

'But with LaFontaine gone so soon, it’s hard to trust, or know, who’s in charge anymore.' … [Read more...] about Sabres befuddle fans with latest front office mess

'I can’t say any player being traded by Murray would shock me except maybe Zemgus Girgensons.' … [Read more...] about Murray gets his first trade deadline day