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'After nine years as a Buffalo Sabre, goaltender Dominik Hasek was traded late Saturday night to the Detroit Red Wings for left winger Slava Kozlov, a first-round draft pick in 2002 and future considerations. The Sabres swapped Hasek rather than picking up the option year on his contract for $9 million or letting him become an unrestricted free agent.' … [Read more...] about Hasek era ends with trade to Red Wings

'He's the greatest player in Sabres' history, of that there's little question. Others have come along, most from the early days, and captured the hearts of fans. Gilbert Perreault is in the Hall of Fame, perhaps Buffalo's best offensive player ever. Pat LaFontaine was as gifted on the ice as he was in the community. Neither dominated the sport the way … [Read more...] about 'Dominator' made big mark on Buffalo sports

'If anything, the Sabres should thank The Dominator, for all the years past and for setting them up in the years to come.' … [Read more...] about Hasek was Sabres' best player ever

'However, late Saturday night the team informed Dave Andreychuk's agent, Roland Thompson, that the team would not exercise its $1.1 million option for a 2001-02 contract for the winger. "He's certainly not out of their plans," Thompson said about the possibility that Andreychuk could return to the Sabres this fall. Thompson added that Andreychuk does … [Read more...] about Andreychuk won't be back

'The reality is he didn't want to retire, but couldn't think of a diplomatic way of saying he wasn't going to return to the Sabres next season.' … [Read more...] about Sens hunting down Killer

'For the Buffalo Sabres, sticking to a budget was more important than keeping their most valuable player.' … [Read more...] about Hasek headed to Detroit

'Dominik Hasek was traded by the Buffalo Sabres to the Detroit Red Wings late Saturday night for left wing Vyacheslav Kozlov, a 2002 first-round draft choice and future considerations.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Hasek to Red Wings

'While Andreychuk, who wants to play for at least one more season, will seek interest from other teams, Thompson said the Sabres haven't ruled out signing him at a later date.' … [Read more...] about Sabres not prepared to re-sign Andreychuk

'The Sabres will discuss the trade at a news conference on Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Wings get Hasek from Sabres for Kozlov, pick, considerations

The just-turned-29 Russian-born left winger Slava Kozlov owns an even dozen career game-winning goals in the Stanley Cup playoffs, one more than Gordie Howe for most in Wings' history. The Sabres desperately need a clutch scorer in the postseason, and Kozlov, who tallied 14 times in the Wings' Stanley Cup championship playoff runs in 1997 and 1998, might be that man. … [Read more...] about Kozlov could bring the clutch touch Sabres need

'A Sabres spokesman said there had been no developments as of 1:30 p.m. Saturday and was not sure if the team would hold a news conference. Hasek was at his suburban Buffalo home awaiting word. The Sabres gave permission to Hasek's agent, Rich Winter, to speak on a limited basis to other teams.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' decision on Hasek goes down to wire

'The Sabres also hold a club option on future Hall of Famer Dave Andreychuk. And fan favorite Rob Ray, an unrestricted free agent, is contemplating retirement, especially if he isn't brought back.' … [Read more...] about Will Hasek, Ray, Andreychuk put on a different jersey?

'The Sabres yesterday made qualifying offers to center Francois Methot, the Amerks' leading scorer last season, and left winger Darren Van Oene. The procedural offers mean the team will retain their rights even if the players reject the contract proposals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make offers to Methot, Van Oene

'If the Sabres are going to deal Hasek, the best time to do so is now.' … [Read more...] about Blues might chase Blake again if they don't get Hasek

'Rob Ray, the Buffalo Sabres all-time penalty-minutes leader, expects to become an unrestricted free agent Sunday. That doesn't mean he won't stay in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Ray, Andreychuk await Sabres' word