Archives for 2014

Blues move all-in with Miller deal (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Miller is looking forward to a new era with Blues (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Time to win is now for Blues, who go all-in on Miller (Belleville News Democrat) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Saint Louis Coverage

'“The last straw was the Ryan Miller trade,” Lavoie reported on Twitter. “Pat LaFontaine was pushing to give Miller an extension. Tim Murray was pushing for a trade.”' … [Read more...] about Pat LaFontaine resigns from his post as president of hockey operations for Sabres

'''Terry Pegula hired me in November, and my primary objective was to lead the Sabres organization through a time of transition,'' LaFontaine said in the Sabres' release. ''I'm proud of what we've been able to accomplish in a short period of time, and want to thank Terry and Kim Pegula for the opportunity and their support during my time with the Sabres.''' … [Read more...] about LaFontaine resigns as Buffalo Sabres president

'''There's no untouchables,'' Murray said before the Miller trade. ''It's a rebuild.''' … [Read more...] about After deal, Sabres look ahead as more changes loom

'LaFontaine will return to his job with the NHL, the Sabres said, after an apparent disagreement over the trade. Miller and Ott were dealt to the Blues in exchange for Jaroslav Halak, Chris Stewart, prospect William Carrier, a first-round draft pick in 2015 and a third-round draft pick in 2016.' … [Read more...] about LaFontaine leaves Sabres after trade

'The Buffalo Sabres have announced Pat LaFontaine has resigned as President of Hockey Operations. Both Sabres Owner Terry Pegula and Pat LaFontaine have issued statments through the team.' … [Read more...] about Pat LaFontaine Resigns as President of Hockey Operations

'Murray seems unafraid which is just what the Sabres need. The need aggressiveness in that post and it seems like Murray got very good value in his first effort. There of course is a long ways to go even to get to 3:00 on Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Fans had to know the Miller trade needed to happen

'Going forward, the Sabres may struggle to have the superior goaltender on a nightly basis, but that’s ok with me. I want the superior team. By his not-so-veiled talk about what’s best for both sides at the deadline, it’s safe to guess that Miller did too.' … [Read more...] about The Next Chapter

'Man, I hope one of our teams gets good sometime soon because rooting for our teams to make the best trades they can before their best players leave as free agents has to be the lowest form fandom can take.' … [Read more...] about Warning! Depression Ahead.

'As I watched Miller struggle to come up with the proper words as he bid farewell, it felt the same as a parent watching his son or daughter move out of the house and start life on their own.' … [Read more...] about Miller’s departure expected but still emotional

'“Terry Pegula hired me in November and my primary objective was to lead the Sabres organization through a time of transition,” said Pat LaFontaine. “I'm proud of what we've been able to accomplish in a short period of time and want to thank Terry and Kim Pegula for the opportunity and their support during my time with the Sabres. I also want to convey my best wishes to all of … [Read more...] about LaFontaine resigns position with Sabres

'If the Blues reach the Western Conference finals or re-sign Miller, Buffalo gets the Blues’ first-round pick this June. The worst the pick can be is a third-round pick in 2016. Buffalo retained a small portion of Miller’s salary to help the Blues get under the cap.' … [Read more...] about Miller time expires in trade to St. Louis

'The fans loved him back. Even more eye-popping than his stats, which included 284 victories in 540 games, were the number of people who donned a jersey bearing the Miller nameplate. His No. 30 could be seen in every section of First Niagara Center and in countless establishments throughout Western New York. He connected with fans of all ages in ways that most players can’t.' … [Read more...] about Fan-favorite Miller will be a tough act to follow

'Murray was triumphant after pulling off a whopper in his first deal as a GM. He said “there’s lots of future in it” when describing the moving parts of sending Miller and Ott to St. Louis for goalie Jaroslav Halak, winger Chris Stewart, prospect William Carrier and two draft picks – both of which could turn out to be first-rounders.' … [Read more...] about ‘Lots of future in it,’ but a sad goodbye for Miller

'“They obviously want to be prepared come trade deadline,” Ehrhoff said Friday. “We’ll see where it will take us.”' … [Read more...] about Ehrhoff could be the next to leave town