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'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?

'Entrants will be then asked to rank the 2005-2006 Sabres schedule in accordance with the four variable pricing classifications.' … [Read more...] about Help determine variable pricing

'"The numbers got really high in the defense category quickly," Islander General Manager Mike Milbury said during a conference call with reporters. "But there is a salary cap and people might be scratching their heads some time from now for a different reason."' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose Zhitnik to Isles

'Alexei Zhitnik would have earned about $3 million per season - including the rollback - if he had signed a deal last year. Instead, he signed a four-year, $14 million contract with the Islanders on Tuesday. With salary cutbacks like the ones we've witnessed, who needs raises?' … [Read more...] about These sort of dollars make no sense

'Zhitnik's offensive numbers have steadily declined since he was a consistent 30-point producer in the late 1990s and early 2000, but his overall effort has never waned. The 5-11, 205-pound Ukrainian is solid in his own zone, blocks shots and can carry the puck up the ice.' … [Read more...] about Zhitnik replaces Aucoin

'"We're all about people that want to be here," Milbury said, calling the Zhitnik signing an "obvious decision," after Aucoin bolted for Chicago.' … [Read more...] about Isles ink Zhitnik

'``Alexei is a perfect fit for us,'' Milbury said. ``He's one of the best two-way defensemen in the game and he's a highly respected player. He's going to play big minutes for us in all situations.''' … [Read more...] about Islanders sign Zhitnik to four-year deal after losing Aucoin

'"The Islanders were at the top of my list of teams I wanted to play for," Zhitnik said. "I spoke with (general manager) Mike Milbury and (coach Steve Stirling), and they told me what's expected of me. I'm very happy to be an Islander."' … [Read more...] about Islanders sign D Zhitnik to four-year deal