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'The NHL Players' Association said Monday he had not yet called it quits and will return to his home in Kingston, Ontario, with his family to enjoy the summer ``and ponder whether he will play again next season."' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Doug Gilmour backtracks on retirement, union says

'Buffalo has several young goalie prospects in waiting, but there are rumors in the NHL that the Sabres would trade one and captain-in-limbo Michael Peca to the Atlanta Thrashers for the Thrashers' No.1 pick (the first overall in the NHL) this June.' … [Read more...] about Will Hasek return?

'But two days later, the NHL Players Association issued a statement saying that Gilmour had not formally retired and was returning to his home in Kingston, Ontario to ponder whether to play next season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres C Gilmour says he has not retired

'Regier has worked past wonders when it comes to roster rehabilitation but not even he can make this team a 2002 Cup contender unless the Adelphia vault opens and the payroll is expanded.' … [Read more...] about Get Hasek some help or else turn the page

'"You could knock him down and blacken his eye, but he wouldn't let it die until he'd hit you that one extra shot; until he'd won."' … [Read more...] about Gritty Gilmour played with heart of a lion

'Dominik Hasek wants to sit down with Buffalo Sabres' management before announcing his plans for next season, but it appears almost certain that he'll play one more year before retiring to the Czech Republic.' … [Read more...] about Goodbye Gilmour, hello Hasek

'In a farewell address that will never be confused with Lou Gehrig's, Gilmour railed against the Empire Sports Network and WNSA, which belong to Adelphia Communications. The Rigas family controls both Adelphia and the Sabres. Gilmour particularly lanced Brian Blessing and Mike Robitaille. They are co-hosts of "Hockey Hotline," a postgame show simulcast on … [Read more...] about Forward exits with fury

'"I think we got as much as we could out of Doug." And what was that? A parting shot at Adelphia? An implied shot at the coach? That's about the truth of it. And sometimes the truth hurts.' … [Read more...] about Gilmour misses scoring again in his last 'shots' as a Sabre

'On Thursday night, in the Queen City, Gilmour was barely a factor as the Sabres bowed out 3-2 in overtime, another Game 7 - Gilmour's 11th - and it became pitifully clear that he was an athlete in irreversible eclipse.' … [Read more...] about The Killer has no regrets after 18-year ride

'How he played with such fire and energy. How he lifted all those larger than him to a place they never thought possible.' … [Read more...] about Come home, Doug

'The Islanders are getting closer to naming their next head coach and Ted Nolan appears to be the man they're looking to hire. It will be a perfect match of two needy souls: a team that needs an influx of positive energy and a popular coach who is seeking an opportunity to get back into the league.' … [Read more...] about Islanders, Nolan Getting Closer?

'Sources have told Foxsports.com that Gilmour wasn't happy with the way he was used at points in the season in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Gilmour hangs 'em up

'"My mind is set already. Me and my family have already made a decision," Hasek said as the Buffalo Sabres cleaned out their lockers on Saturday morning. "But before I say anything, I want to talk to management. My mind is clear. I know what I want to do."' … [Read more...] about Gilmour calls it quits; Hasek not saying … yet

'The 37-year-old Gilmour made his announcement on Saturday morning as the Sabres gathered at HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres C Gilmour announces retirement

'Games six and seven are reminiscent of the failures Buffalonians have become accustomed to with their sports teams.' … [Read more...] about Sabres earned a round of golf