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'"In adding Rhett and Steve to our hockey club, we believe we have taken another step toward creating the identity we seek for the Calgary Flames," said Sutter. "Both players have Western Canadian roots and are in the 26-29 year old age group which I consider to be the most important on your club. Rhett is a big strong defenseman who is a key fit to … [Read more...] about Flames acquire forward Steve Reinprecht and defencemen Rhett Warrener

The Buffalo Sabres acquired forwards Chris Drury and Steve Begin from the Calgary Flames in exchange for defenseman Rhett Warrener and Steve Reinprecht who the Sabres acquired earlier in the day for prospect Keith Ballard (Buffalo’s 2002 first round draft choice). … [Read more...] about Sabres Acquire Chris Drury From Flames

'There's no assurance Kariya would want to come to Buffalo, but everyone said that about Drew Bledsoe as well. Along with being a premier player, Paul Kariya is a likeable, charismatic athlete who would be a symbol that the Sabres care about the fans and about winning.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Need To Make A Splash

'"My family and I have loved Edmonton," Marchant said. "We're certainly going to miss it. The people there have been very gracious to us. My three children were born there. It's home to us, more so than Buffalo is now, but the writing is obviously on the wall that it's time for us to move on."' … [Read more...] about Oilers say you're free to go

'Six years ago, he seemed to have positioned himself as the NHL's next great coach. Six years later, he's still waiting for his second shot.' … [Read more...] about 'Why me?' Nolan once asked, but not any more

'Regier said the Sabres will be concentrating on landing a top-six forward more than anything else. A popular name frequently mentioned around town is Buffalonian Todd Marchant, whose contract with the Edmonton Oilers is up.' … [Read more...] about Free-agent floodgates swing open

'According to sources, Adelphia's options include putting the games on Empire and continuing the homegrown regional sports network for a year to see how things would work as cable's relationship with the sports industry changes locally and nationally. Another option would be to make a deal with a regional sports network such as YES or MSG by paying them the same … [Read more...] about Sabres keep TV deal, Adelphia deciding where to show games

'All were offered 10-percent pay raises.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Make Qualifying Offers To 14 Players

'''It takes a lot of things to be successful on the power play,'' Delmore said. ''You have to have forwards in front of the net and good passes. The power play is a five-man unit that has to work hard.''' … [Read more...] about Sabres hope Delmore's play stays offensive

'The Sabres can keep the players by matching any offer from another NHL team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make qualifying offers to 14 players

'The Buffalo Sabres announced Monday they have extended qualifying offers to 14 players, including defenseman Dmitri Kalinin and winger Ales Kotalik. The Sabres also gave offers to forwards Eric Boulton, Curtis Brown, Tim Connolly, Jaroslav Kristek, Norm Milley, Andrew Peters, Taylor Pyatt and defensemen Rory Fitzpatrick, Adam Mair, Jay McKee, Henrik Tallinder and Rhett … [Read more...] about Sabres extend qualifying offers to D Kalinin, RW Kotalik

'The players would have become unrestricted free agents if Buffalo had not made the qualifying offers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make qualifying offers to Kotalik and 13 others

'The temptation of turning pro is going to be difficult for Vanek. With its lineup in tact next season, he knows the Gophers have a legitimate chance to win a third-consecutive national title, and he wants to be a part of it.' … [Read more...] about Will he stay or will he go?

'Delmore, 26, had 14 power-play goals, which was also tops on the Predators. Overall, he scored 18 goals and had 16 assists in 71 games with Nashville last season. He has 34 goals and 38 assists in 144 games with the Predators over the last two seasons.' … [Read more...] about Predators trade star defenseman

'Tickets for the NHL exhibition game between the Ottawa Senators and Buffalo Sabres, scheduled for Sept. 19 at Binghamton's Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena, will go on sale Saturday, July 12.' … [Read more...] about Binghamton to host NHL exhibition