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'"He was the absolute wrong person in the hockey business," Trefilov said. "He doesn't know how to take care of the guys. The bad thing is that he does not even realize what he is doing. He kind of tried to go around the general manager, tried to do his own thing. He was Coach of the Year (in 1997), and nobody wants him because he got this reputation. … [Read more...] about Trefilov still blames Nolan for NHL bust

'The Buffalo Sabres have released the schedule for their 2001-02 preseason training camp, which includes sessions in Ontario and South Carolina.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce plans for training camp

'Goaltender Tom Askey, 26, was re-signed to backup Mika Noronen again after he finished with a 15-8-4 record and a 2.55 goals against average last season for the Amerks. Defenseman Mario Larocque, 23, has come over from the Tampa Bay Lightning organization.' … [Read more...] about Two players for Amerks

'It would not be surprising if the Sabres' season-ticket sales fell well below 8,000, which would be the lowest since HSBC Arena was built. The low is 8,773 in 1997, the year after former coach Ted Nolan left the organization. They sold 10,667 season tickets last year.' … [Read more...] about Lack of drawing card will have Sabres fans shuffling off

'Bob Essensa knows that he's joining the Buffalo Sabres wearing a scarlet "B" for backup, and he's OK with that.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Essensa as backup

'Entering his 12th NHL season, Essensa, 36, went 18-12-3 with a 2.68 goals-against average and .892 save percentage in 39 games for Vancouver last season. He was released by the Canucks on June 26.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to terms with free agent G Essensa

'Essensa most likely will back up Marty Biron, who has taken over as starter following last month's trade of Hasek.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign goalie

'Bargain Bob Essensa has found a home in Buffalo. The former Canuck goalie, who was jettisoned June 26 when Vancouver declined to pick up his option, agreed Thursday to a one-year contract with the Sabres for $600,000 US.' … [Read more...] about Canucks Insider

'Goalie Bob Essensa says he has accepted an offer from the Buffalo Sabres after being released by the Vancouver Canucks in June.' … [Read more...] about Goalie Bob Essensa says he's Buffalo-bound

'The Buffalo Sabres on Thursday signed defenseman Doug Houda and winger Christian Matte.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lock up Houda, Matte

'Right winger Christian Matte, the AHL's leading scorer two years ago and the top goal-scorer in the IHL last season, signed a one-year contract with the parent Buffalo Sabres yesterday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire a top scorer

'Warrener, widely considered the likely choice to be the Sabres' next captain, agreed to terms Tuesday on a one-year contract, leaving restricted free agent Alexei Zhitnik as the only Sabres defenseman without a contract.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Warrener quick to settle deal

'Monetary terms of the contract were not immediately disclosed but it's believed that Warrener, who became a restricted free agent on July 1, earned a raise over the base salary of $950,000 he made last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Warrener to one-year deal

'"Rhett has been an integral part of our team over the past three seasons," general manager Darcy Regier said. "His physical ability and his play against the opponents' top lines have been invaluable to our defensive corps."' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign D Rhett Warrener

'Taylor, 29, appeared in 24 games with Buffalo during the past two seasons recording one goal, three assists and four points. Taylor spent most of the last season with the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League where he scored 20 goals, 24 assists and 44 points in 45 games.' … [Read more...] about Taylor, Sabres agree on new contract