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'McKee also will head for free agency after turning down a multi-year offer from the Buffalo Sabres believed to be worth just slightly more than $2 million per season. "I'm very disappointed with Buffalo," McKee, 28, said in a phone interview. "I understand they might want to stay within a budget, but you also want to feel appreciated for all the years of service you put in … [Read more...] about McKee, Arnott on Leafs’ radar

'Picking 24th overall, the Buffalo Sabres entered the 2006 draft with their lowest first-round pick in team history. The Sabres had a total of six picks at their disposal, and looked to address needs both in net and on the blue line. At the end of the day, they met their goal by coming away with three rearguards, two centers, and a goaltender who will be vying for the … [Read more...] about Sabres 2006 draft review

'Did you get any indication from the Sabres management and scouting staff that they were interested in you before the Draft? DP: I spoke to them two times and they showed a big interest. But I mean, they always said I was going to be picked like second (round), late second. So I was surprised to be picked so early.' … [Read more...] about Q&A with Dennis Persson

'Numminen had surgery at the Cleveland Clinic on Tuesday and is currently traveling to his native Finland after being cleared by doctors the following day, his agent, Don Baizley said Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres D Numminen has successful heart surgery

'"In the end, whether they make an offer or not is up to them," Grier's agent, Jay Fee, said from his Boston office. "But Mike has made it clear he's not ruling out Buffalo by any means. I want that to be real clear."' … [Read more...] about Grier will test free-agent market

'Grier's agent, Jay Fee, said Wednesday that Sabres general manager Darcy Regier told him this past week he doubted the team would make Grier an offer before the NHL's free-agency period begins Saturday. Fee said his client is open to returning to Buffalo and the two sides haven't ruled out making a deal later this summer. "We'll see," Fee told The Associated Press. "It's not … [Read more...] about Sabres Grier prepared to test free agency

'He will be training all summer with an eye on a roster spot, keeping in mind what Sabres coach Lindy Ruff and his staff told him before heading home for the summer. “They liked the way my year went, it’s just little things I have to work on,” said MacArthur. “I need to get faster and quicker, that’s the name of the game up there - it’s … [Read more...] about MacArthur, Weiman climbing the ranks

'Buffalo has just three players under contract.' … [Read more...] about Free Agency Looms

'The Buffalo Sabres announced today that the team has extended qualifying offers to 22 restricted free agents.' … [Read more...] about Qualifying offers extended

'"We had the lockout and the new [collective-bargaining agreement], and that's why we went through all this, so teams like the Buffalo Sabres could survive and keep all their players. We'll see if the CBA is really working or we're back to the same thing as it was before."' … [Read more...] about Briere makes plea for commitment

'"We like our team for the most part, but we still have question marks."' … [Read more...] about Ruff speaks with media

'Meanwhile the Sabres, and the rest of the NHL gear up for the start of free agency on July 1st. "It will be interesting to see what goes on, what players fall first.", said Ruff. "It will be an interesting July from the standpoint of seeing what players do, what they are offered, and what players move."' … [Read more...] about NHL's Coach of the Year Returns to Buffalo

'Offers have been given to Daniel Briere, Martin Biron, Maxim Afinogenov, Brian Campbell, Tim Connolly, J.P. Dumont, Paul Gaustad, Jeff Jillson, Dmitri Kalinin, Ales Kotalik, Toni Lydman, Adam Mair, Ryan Miller, Andrew Peters, Jason Pominville, Taylor Pyatt, Derek Roy, Henrik Tallinder, Nathan Paetsch, Chris Thorburn and Mike Ryan.' … [Read more...] about Only A Few Amerks Not Qualified

'Lindy Ruff says Connolly is starting to get better. When asked if he's close to being fully recovered Ruff responded with a no.' … [Read more...] about Connolly's Recovery Is Slow

'With unrestricted free agency set to open in less than a week, one would suspect that in the days ahead it will be a priority to name the new head coach of the Manitoba Moose. Former Moose captain and assistant coach Scott Arniel remains the front-runner and got some words of encouragement from a guy he played for and worked with.' … [Read more...] about Arniel qualified: Carlyle