Archives for July 2, 2014

'The 35-year-old Gionta, a former U.S. Olympian who completed a five-year, $25 million deal with the Canadiens, had 18 goals and 40 points in 81 regular-season games last season for the Habs. He has 249 goals and 485 points in 776 NHL games, including a career-best 48 goals and 89 points in 2005-06 with the New Jersey Devils.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Moulson, Gionta

'Many fans were upset with Murray because they felt he did so well today that he took them out of a lottery pick for next year. I think you need to put the brakes on there. You got a much better defensive player in Gorges, but you lost some offense in Ehrhoff. Buffalo goaltending is still an unknown and they were a last place team when Moulson was playing in Buffalo. Don’t … [Read more...] about Sabres Murray says hop on the bandwagon

'In 44 games with Buffalo last season, he notched 29 points in 44 games before heading to the Minnesota Wild in a trade at the deadline.' … [Read more...] about Moulson comes back to Buffalo

'A former first-round pick, Meszaros split his season between Philadelphia and Boston last year, with 22 points in 52 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stay busy, add Meszaros

'The contract is for two years, worth a total of $3.75 million per season. Foligno will make $1.5 million the first year, and $2.25 million in the final year.' … [Read more...] about Foligno re-signs with Buffalo

'The deal is reportedly worth $4.25 million over three seasons.' … [Read more...] about Sabres land Gionta

'Gorges has 4 years left on his contract, worth $3.9 million per season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Gorges

'Gorges (6’1”, 201 lbs., 8/14/84) appeared in 66 games for the Canadiens in 2013-14, recording 14 points (1+13) and 12 penalty minutes. In 560 NHL games spent with the Canadiens and the San Jose Sharks, the defenseman has amassed 98 points (14+84) and 249 penalty minutes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Gorges

'“We’re more competitive. We have a lot of character now. We have leadership now. That’s important to me when we’re adding young players every year,” he said at First Niagara Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bolster lineup with veterans

'"I explained to him that he should come here and become the player he once was, the player that I used to know and only two things can happen," Sabres general manager Tim Murray said. "We can decide to move forward with him or he gets moved to a contender at the deadline and that’s a positive also."' … [Read more...] about Meszaros joins the Sabres

'"[He's] thrilled to be able to come back," Sabres general manager Tim Murray said Tuesday afternoon. "He enjoyed his time here. We were his first choice, happy we reached out to him. He had choices and this is a place he wanted to be."' … [Read more...] about Moulson signs multi-year deal

'"He was here before, got traded away, felt that he was treated fairly here in the past and his agent told me he knew that they had other choices with him," Sabres general manager Tim Murray said. "He made the one call here and we got it done. He didn’t shop around is what he told me."' … [Read more...] about McCormick returns to Buffalo

'Gionta (5'7", 176 lbs., 1/18/79), a 12-year NHL veteran, has spent the past five seasons playing for the Montreal Canadiens, serving as the team’s captain since the 2010-11 season. Prior to the Canadiens, Gionta played seven seasons with the New Jersey Devils, including the 2002-03 Stanley Cup-winning Devils squad. With the Canadiens in 2013-14, he totaled 40 points (18+22) … [Read more...] about Gionta signs three-year contract

'Foligno (6'3", 223 lbs., 8/10/91) has played parts of three seasons with the Sabres since being drafted in the fourth round (104th overall) of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. In 2013-14, Foligno played in 74 games, notching 19 points (7+12). During his three seasons as a pro, he has appeared in 135 career NHL games, recording 50 points (18+32).' … [Read more...] about Foligno inked to new deal