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'Zigomanis' agent Don Meehan was not immediately available for comment, but had said earlier this week that he would file a grievance should his client's contract be rejected.' … [Read more...] about NHL rejects contracts; three prospects must re-enter draft

'But General Manager Darcy Regier says that, no matter where Hasek lands in October, backup goaltender Martin Biron will continue to wear the image of a snorting buffalo across his chest.' … [Read more...] about Regier has no plans to trade Biron

'The contract has the blessing of both parties, so it's hard to imagine an arbitrator ruling that Zigomanis has to be tossed back in the draft. But if that happens, it will serve Darcy Regier right for dragging the negotiations up to the NHL's 5 p.m. deadline last Friday. Maybe the Rigas family thinks it's cute to put things off, but it's getting … [Read more...] about It'd be a shame if Regier's stall lost Zigomanis

'The Buffalo Sabres had come to terms with 1999 draft pick Michael Zigomanis. The two sides had signed on the dotted line, and everything was in place by the National Hockey League's deadline. The champagne was chilled and ready. And then the league called, and said to forget it.' … [Read more...] about Sabres haven't shut Zigomanis file despite contract snags

'Miller, a fifth round draft choice by the Buffalo Sabres in 1999, helped the Spartans to the Central Collegiate Hockey Association regular season and playoff championships last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' draft choice named top player

'Sources tell FOXSports.com that the two-time Hart Trophy winner (league MVP) and five-time Vezina Trophy (possibly six as the league's best netminder) can be had for just the cost of a contract, but that's being emphatically denied by Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier.' … [Read more...] about Sabres may let Hasek go

'The RBR report lists the value of all the publicly traded Rigas holdings at $1.24 billion. The report is based on April 30 closing prices of the Rigas-controlled Adelphia Communications stock. The stock closed that day $36.36 a share. The report is based strictly on the Rigas' publicly traded properties. Not included are their privately held ventures, including the … [Read more...] about List of radio moguls ranks John Rigas 5th-wealthiest owner

The Sabres Edge offers a month-by-month retrospective of the season past. … [Read more...] about From Dreams to Dejection: The magic and miseries of the 2000-2001 Sabres' season

'Citing questions regarding the proposed contract, the NHL rejected a deal the Sabres and Zigomanis' agent had negotiated and filed prior to Friday's 5 p.m. deadline to sign 1999 draft picks.' … [Read more...] about NHL rejects Sabres contract with Zigomanis

'On Friday, however, the Sabres may have waited a few ticks too long. And it cost them.' … [Read more...] about Sabres come up empty in bid for Zigomanis

'"Yeah, Buffalo can hold on to me until I'm 31, but I don't know what good that does to anybody," said Peca, the 1997 Selke Trophy winner as the NHL's best defensive forward. "I think that's an unrealistic scenario. Everybody seems to think something will happen on or before draft day (June 23)."' … [Read more...] about Coyotes court 'warrior' Peca

'Left wing Barrett Heisten, the Buffalo Sabres' first-round draft choice in 1999, will become an unrestricted free agent if he does not sign with the team by 5 p.m. today.' … [Read more...] about Deadline approaches for Heisten

'Dominik Hasek's future might be up in the air with the Buffalo Sabres. What's solid is the All-Star goalie's relationship with team owner John Rigas.' … [Read more...] about Hasek, Sabres come away from talks with mutual respect

In the meeting between the Sabres and Dominik Hasek on Tuesday in Coudersport, Pennsylvania, neither side shocked the other with an unexpected or unreasonable idea or demand, according to a member of the Sabres' communications department who spoke to The Sabres Edge today. … [Read more...] about Meeting in Coudersport yielded no surprises

"As it went in, pandemonium set in on our bench, and I had to calm things down," Lindy Ruff explained later. "There was still a minute to play." … [Read more...] about May 31, 1999 o Sabres finish off Leafs to earn berth in finals