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With a little help from them, that certainly is the expectation. We are very close with Curtis Brown and talks continue with everyone else including Jay McKee, Chris Drury, Miro Satan and Ales Kotalik. We are very close with Curtis, just crossing the Ts and dotting the Is. … [Read more...] about Regier Is Optimistic About Status Of Un-Signed Free Agents

'The Buffalo Sabres re-signed two minor leaguers, goaltender Tom Askey and left wing Andrew Peters, on Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign two minor leaguers

'The signing of Brown, who has played six full seasons with the Sabres and appeared in games three other years, will leave Buffalo with just four unsigned NHL players: center Chris Drury, wingers Miroslav Satan and Ales Kotalik and defenseman Jay McKee. Brown will become the sixth Sabres center under contract, joining Steve Begin, Daniel Briere, Tim Connolly, Adam Mair and … [Read more...] about Brown about to sign on dotted line

"I am very proud to announce today that the Buffalo Sabres will be holding a portion of their training camp here in Rochester at the ESL Center. We will relocate our training camp to Rochester from Monday, September 15th through Saturday, September 20th." … [Read more...] about Training Camp Press Conference

'"He's got more to prove at the collegiate level," Lucia said. "He wants to become a better defensive player. He wants to be able to kill penalties and be out there in the last minute of the game with a one-goal lead. Those are areas he has to take the next step as a player. He understands that, and that's why he wants to return for his sophomore … [Read more...] about Vanek to return to U hockey team for another season

'“ Our game and our sport is really dependent on our ability to regionalize,” said Sabres general manager Darcy Regier. “ In some ways I think not coming to Rochester (for more than one day in the past) was a bit of a missed opportunity."' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce camp schedule

'``Our view is another year at the University of Minnesota is probably the best thing for him,'' Sabres general manager Darcy Regier said Wednesday. ``He's going to be afforded opportunities (at Minnesota) that we couldn't give him ... and from a development standpoint it's pretty tough to argue with right now.''' … [Read more...] about Sabres to allow Vanek to develop at Minnesota

'General Manager Darcy Regier says he's very close to coming to terms with Curtis Brown. Regier says Miroslav Satan is acting as his own agent again.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Will Have Training Camp In 3 Locations Including Rochester

'The schedule includes evening practices on Wednesday, Sept. 17, and Thursday, Sept 18. The team will hold morning practices Sept. 15,16, 19, and on Saturday, Sept 20.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' training camp heading to Rochester

'The Sabres will hold daily on-ice workouts at the ESL Sports Centre from September 15th through September 20th. All workouts will be free and open to the public. "This is a great opportunity for our fans in Rochester to come see the team first hand," Regier said. "It will give them a preview of our team and should build some excitement for our preseason … [Read more...] about Sabres to hold part of training camp in Rochester

The Buffalo Sabres will hold a press conference on Wednesday, August 6th at 2 p.m. at the ESL Sports Centre on the Monroe Community College campus to discuss developments in the teams' training camp for this season. … [Read more...] about Sabres to hold press conference tomorrow in Rochester

I just wanted to take the opportunity to announce that we have come to terms with Adam Mair on a three-year deal. We are delighted to have him in the fold for the next three seasons. He adds a lot to our hockey club with respect to his grit, character and leadership. We think that we can expand on the leadership that he showed last year. There is a great opportunity here for … [Read more...] about Darcy Regier Comments Part 1

I think that it is both. He gets to determine what he wants to do and we get to determine what we think is in the best interest of the organization and of Thomas. He can certainly make his own decision and we can make our decision. When I say 'leaning', we feel that he could probably play in the National Hockey League this year but it would be on a limited role, and in all … [Read more...] about Darcy Regier Comments Part 2

'Golisano understands that the only way he can truly be the savior of NHL hockey in this economically depressed region is by giving fans a reason to spend their hard-earned entertainment dollars on a team that has been mostly pitiful since the trades of future Hall of Fame goalie Dominik Hasek and former captain Michael Peca. Golisano has done that by overseeing the … [Read more...] about Sabres finally get moving beyond turmoil of torturous Rigas fiasco

'"We feel that he could probably play in the National Hockey League this year," said Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier, "but it would be in a limited role, and in all likelihood he would be best served with the continuation of his development at the University of Minnesota."' … [Read more...] about Vanek will return to Gophers, Buffalo GM says