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We tried to trade Miro right up until the deadline. We had no offers for him. Ironically, I don't think anyone anticipated the open market to go the way it went. … [Read more...] about Regier Answers Your Questions

Amerks to release 2005-06 schedule Friday (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'Sabres GM Darcy Regier was on the Morning Show today and talked with Howard and Jeremy for a while about the rumors that Buffalo was trying to sign Goalie Nikolai Khabibulin, their newly acquired defenseman Teppo Numminen, and the craziness that has been the opening days of the NHL free agency period.' … [Read more...] about Regier Denies Rumors About Khabibulin

'"The more we talked to other teams, the more I started to feel like Buffalo was the right thing to do," Numminen said. "In the end, it was kind of an easy decision. I felt it was a good mix of players and I was a good match for the team."' … [Read more...] about Fresh start for Numminen

'The Sabres miscalculated, and they miscalculated badly.' … [Read more...] about New era just same old for Sabres

'A source close to the team informed The Buffalo News the Sabres would prefer the 42-year-old free-agent defenseman return to the team as a member of management - either in the front office or as a coach - to make way for younger players.' … [Read more...] about Patrick has options on, off ice

'Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier announced today that restricted free agent forward Taylor Pyatt has accepted a one-year qualifying offer from the club.' … [Read more...] about Pyatt accepts qualifying offer

'One down, one dozen to go.' … [Read more...] about LW Pyatt returns to Sabres

'Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier announced today the Sabres have agreed to terms on a one-year dela with free agent defenseman Teppo Numminen. … [Read more...] about Sabres bolster blue line

'In 2003-04, Buffalo's power-play unit ranked 18th in the NHL, scoring on 15.8 percent. Dmitri Kalinin, Zhitnik, Rory Fitzpatrick and Andy Delmore led the Sabres' defensemen with two power-play goals apiece.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign D Numminen to one-year contract

'In 1,160 career contests the 37-year-old Numminen has totaled 111 goals and 440 assists for 551 points.' … [Read more...] about Numminen signs on with Sabres

'Buffalo has not had a blue-liner produce 40 points in a season since Jason Woolley had 43 in 1998-99.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to terms with Numminen

'The Orpik brothers have been working out and playing on a team in the Boston area along with former Penguins defenseman Ian Moran and several other college and pro players during the summer, and Rick Orpik believes being around them has helped his younger son. "Also, one of the Sabres' scouts happens to coach that team," he said.' … [Read more...] about Orpik family surprised by draft

'Last year with Dallas, Numminen had 3 goals and 14 assists, while registering a -5.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Sign Numminen

'Many of the second tier studs that would have fit Buffalo's system and finances are no longer available. Can the Sabres actually find a forward and a defenseman or two for the $7.3 million it would have cost them to keep both Satan and Zhitnik? Good luck in trying because you have to agree that Buffalo's best value and reasoning might have been keeping both Satan and Zhitnik.' … [Read more...] about New NHL, Same Old Sabres?