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'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

'Had he not re-signed with the Sabres before September 1, Kalinin would have been ineligible to play in the league next season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign D Kalinin

'Kalinin was searching for a multi year deal, but didn't get it which makes me wonder if this was all a bluff by his agent.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres Get In Under The Deadline To Sign Kalinin

'For the second-consecutive season, Kalinin led all Sabres’ defenseman in goals (10), while setting career-highs in assists (24), points (34) and goals. He also led all Buffalo defenseman in games played (77) during the 2003-04 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Ink Kalinin to One-Year Deal

'University of Minnesota hockey sophomore center Thomas Vanek was back from Austria and lifting weights with teammates this week, but word is the Buffalo Sabres are preparing to offer him whatever it will take to sign him. Chances remain strong that he'll end up turning professional. Classes at Minnesota begin Sept. 7.' … [Read more...] about Fan loyalty plays into Vikings bidding

'Vanek, who was drafted fifth overall by the Buffalo Sabres in 2003, is reportedly considering leaving school to play junior in an effort to become an NHL free agent if the Sabres don't sign him. "There's nothing definitive with his situation," said McCrimmon, who drafted Vanek in the 2001 Import Draft and still holds his rights on a special college … [Read more...] about Wheat Kings' Finn checks in