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``Obviously Chris was a good player for us, but what we do is kind of roll it back here a little bit,'' general manager Darcy Regier said. ``(Briere's) a couple of years younger. He's certainly a different type of player and I think it's a good fit for us considering where we'd like to go. ... He's got upside.'' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Briere in dealing Gratton to Coyotes

Regier said the Sabres could make further deals before the NHL's trading deadline Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade three veterans

'Gratton, 27, joins his fourth team in a 10-year career after he was taken third overall in the 1993 draft by Tampa Bay. He ranked second in scoring on last-place Buffalo with 15 goals and 29 assists in 66 games and was fourth with 86 penalty minutes.' … [Read more...] about Coyotes get C Gratton from Sabres for C Briere

'''It's a cold, harsh, stark reality of where we are as a franchise,'' Sabres general manager Darcy Regier said. ''But it's an opportunity to reaccelerate the building process for what will amount to focus on not only next season, but even more so, beyond a new collective bargaining agreement.'' Regier said he consulted … [Read more...] about Sabres trade two veterans

'``It's something you play for ever since you were a little kid, to lift that cup over your head,'' Barnes said. ``I'm looking forward to being part of it, to be part of another chance for a Cup.''' … [Read more...] about Stars get C Barnes, D Odelein in separate deals

'Barnes, 33, had 11 goals and 21 assists as Buffalo's captain this season. In four-plus seasons with the Sabres, he had 67 goals and 105 assists.' … [Read more...] about NHL's Stars Get Odelein From Chicago, Stu Barnes From Buffalo

'"Stu has been a tremendous leader for our organization," said Buffalo general manager Darcy Regier. "He is a tremendous individual and has been a great asset to the organization and the community. We wish him the best in Dallas."' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Barnes to Stars for Ryan, second-round pick

'A menacing presence on the ice Ray has just 40 goals and 50 assists but has led the NHL in penalty minutes twice during his 14 seasons.' … [Read more...] about Senators Trade for Tough Guy Ray

'Barnes was a key member of the Sabres team that played the Stars in the 1999 Stanley Cup Finals and should strengthen the third and fourth lines. Barnes was Buffalo's third-leading scorer with 32 points, including 11 goals.' … [Read more...] about Stars acquire two players for stretch

'"That's why this time I was just trying to stay focused with Rochester. I'm well aware of how many injuries the Sabres have had up here this year and how many Rochester has had. I know that there have been a lot of players called up this year from Rochester. I didn't let it bother me because I felt that sooner or later I would get the call."' … [Read more...] about Last chance at NHL?

'Ray has no points and 92 penalty minutes in 41 games this season. For his career, he has 40 goals and 50 assists.' … [Read more...] about Senators Obtain Ray From Sabres a Day Before Trade Deadline

'The Stars have also acquired veteran centre Stu Barnes from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for Mike Ryan and a second-round draft pick...Ryan (6'1'', 180 lbs.) was the Stars first choice (32nd overall) in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. As a senior at Northeastern University, Ryan led his team in scoring with 18 goals, 14 assists, and 32 points in 34 games. Eight … [Read more...] about Stars add Odelein, Barnes

'A Sabres spokesman had no comment regards the transaction, but a source in Dallas said the deal was done and that Barnes would be joining the Western Conference leaders perhaps in time for Tuesday’s game vs. Columbus.' … [Read more...] about Stars acquire Barnes, is Gilmour next?

'``His contributions on and off the ice, and his leadership and dedication to the Buffalo Sabres have made him a team player in every sense,'' Sabres general manager Darcy Regier said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres deal Ray to Senators

'Ray, a right wing whose 3,189 penalty minutes rank fifth all time in league history and the most ever with one team, does not have a point in 41 games this season. But he adds a toughness to the Senators, who lead the Eastern Conference with 94 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ship Ray to Senators