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'Published reports in Rochester say the two way contract hinges on the centerman passing a physical. Pittis missed three months last year in Nashville's organization with a concussion. He did return to play the end of the season and says he feels fine.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres Are Close To Bringing Back Pittis

'Bouchard had five goals and seven assists in 27 games with the Rangers. He appeared in seven games for the Penguins, recording one assist.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Bouchard to a one-year contract

'"Joel is someone (who's) gotten better every season and we look for him to continue his development with our organization," Sabres general manager Darcy Regier said. "He's an excellent skater, he's got offensive skills and gives us additional depth on the blue line."' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign D Bouchard to one-year contract

'Bouchard, 29 , has spent time with seven different teams over the last five seasons. Last year, he was involved in the deal that sent Penguins forward Alexei Kovalev to the Rangers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ink Bouchard

'University of Minnesota men's hockey coach Don Lucia met with Thomas Vanek this week for the first time since the freshman star was picked No. 5 by Buffalo in last month's NHL draft. Vanek indicated he is leaning toward returning for his sophomore season.' … [Read more...] about Wolves make Howard's final two

'Pittis said on Sunday that he has agreed to terms on a contract with the Buffalo Sabres organization and is well aware that he is slotted to play for the Amerks unless he can turn heads in training camp.' … [Read more...] about Pittis could fire up Amerks

'Here's the dilemma: If Vanek stays in school another year, it could turn into two more years with an expected labor war between the NHL and its players' association threatening to wipe out the 2004-05 season.' … [Read more...] about Thrashers' Heatley could become role model for Vanek

'Bouchard had five goals, seven assists and a plus-6 rating in 27 games with the Rangers last season. He was dealt to Pittsburgh in February as part of the deal that sent star forward Alexei Kovalev to the Rangers, and he had one assist in five games before suffering a broken jaw. He returned to play two more games at the end of the year.' … [Read more...] about Bouchard, Sabres agree to make deal

'Bouchard will be playing for his eighth team in his last six years.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Bouchard

'The Sabres have added a little depth, and hopefully a little size and muscle, by signing unrestricted free agent defenseman Joel Bouchard.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Bouchard

'They agreed to terms with 29-year old journeyman defenseman Joel Bouchard. He's a 6-foot-1 209 pound blue liner.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Add Depth To Their D

'''The leadership with Rayzor, Rhett and Stu we're going to miss,'' Sabre Eric Boulton said. ''But we gotta find other guys to do that. Other guys are getting older and have been around longer. They gotta be leaders next year.''' … [Read more...] about Sabres' Ruff considers rotating captaincy

'"I've had long discussions with other coaches, and I know as young as we are that maybe (the captaincy) shouldn't just fall on one guy's shoulders."' … [Read more...] about Ruff unsure where 'C' breeze is blowing

'"I wouldn't read too much into this being a slight on a player. It's just a business-conscious organization in a business-conscious league."' … [Read more...] about No two ways about it: Some Sabres puzzled

'The Sabres will open training camp in Jack Gatecliff Arena with physicals on Sept. 11 followed by three days of on-ice workouts.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce preseason dates, make Ontario marketing push