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'"I'm looking forward to the next step," Vanek said. "If that's in Rochester, that's OK because I still have to develop. If I work hard I think I can make (the Sabres' roster). But if I don't make the team I won't pout. I'll just score goals in Rochester and work my way up."' … [Read more...] about Sabres lock up Vanek

'Lucia added that coming back for another year would have been a gamble for Vanek, considering current NHL labor strife. "The same money might not have been there for him next year," Lucia said.' … [Read more...] about Gophers leading scorer, Tom Vanek, opts for NHL

'The Sabres finally hiked their offer to the rookie maximum, about the same deal that Gophers senior defenseman Keith Ballard obtained from the Phoenix Coyotes early in the summer.' … [Read more...] about Gophers' Vanek gets $4.5 million deal from Sabres

'Vanek was the fifth overall selection by Buffalo in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. Vanek, who is 20 years old, lead the Golden Gophers in scoring in each of his first two Division I seasons.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Vanek Agree On A Contract

'Vanek moved to Lacombe, Alberta, Canada, from Graz, Austria, at age 14 to pursue his hockey talent. After playing Midget AA in Alberta, he played in the USHL for three seasons in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, before being accepted to the University of Minnesota. This past season, he competed internationally for Austria at the 2004 World Junior championship (3+1=4, 6 GP) and … [Read more...] about Sabres Sign Vanek

'Vanek, 20, led the Golden Gophers in scoring in each of his two Division I seasons. In 2002-03, he recorded 31 goals, 31 assists for 62 points and was named team MVP. That season culminated in the Minnesota's national championship. Vanek was named MVP of the Frozen Four following the tournament, finishing with five goals and three assists in four games, including two … [Read more...] about Sabres and Vanek agree to deal

'"Thomas is a special talent and he is ready to move forward with his career and compete at the NHL level," Buffalo general manager Darcy Regier said. "He is a natural goal scorer and has been one of the best college players the last two seasons at Minnesota. We believe Thomas will be an exciting player for our fans and organization to watch in the upcoming … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to terms with 2003 first-round pick Vanek

'``This was definitely the deal I was looking for. I was happy and excited,'' Vanek said. ``I'm going to miss it here (at Minnesota). But at the same time, I'm really happy to be able to move on with my career.''' … [Read more...] about Vanek agrees to deal with Sabres

'Carriere had been the main liaison between the Sabres and the Rochester Americans, but his role diminished greatly after the Sabres, under new owner B. Thomas Golisano, reorganized the relationship with their American Hockey League affiliate. The Sabres made Amerks GM Jody Gage a member of the front office, a move that rendered Carriere's position redundant.' … [Read more...] about Carriere will scout for Capitals

'Carriere spent eleven years in Buffalo as assistant to the general manager. He handled monitoring the players in Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Long Time Sabres Exec On The Move

'Last season Carriere served as assistant to the general manager of the Buffalo Sabres. He spent 11 seasons with the Sabres working in various capacities, primarily dealing with pro scouting, hockey operations and professional development of the Sabres' minor league club, the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Capitals Name Larry Carriere Pro Scout

'"We didn't get our ultimate goal - the playoffs - but after what those guys went through the year before, with the (Sabres') bankruptcy and them trading away half the team for financial reasons, it's hard to say it was anything but a successful year," Drury said.' … [Read more...] about Drury developing into U.S. mainstay

'Thomas Vanek, the Gophers hockey star who was drafted No. 1 by Buffalo two years ago, expects to hear this week whether the Sabres will pay him the maximum signing bonus to sign a contract. If not, Vanek will probably return to the Gophers for his junior season.' … [Read more...] about U newcomers provide depth

'"There were, because of the collective bargaining agreement expiring and because of the opportunity he had to play in Russia and the uncertain future, more considerations in respect to other deals that we've done," Regier said. "But Dmitri's agent (Jay Grossman) worked hard to find a solution, and in the end we were successful."' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to Kalinin deal

'``It was very important to our organization to get Dmitri under contract,'' Sabres general manager Darcy Regier said. ``He's a young defenseman that really took a major step forward last season.''' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign D Kalinin