Archives for June 2001

'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

'As for Hasek, the six-time Vezina Trophy winner will walk as an unrestricted free agent if the Sabres don't pick up his $9 million option or work out some sort of trade before midnight Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Hasek waits, Sabres keep on moving

'The thrifty Sabres probably will keep Hasek's rights. They then would have 3 1/2 months to work a trade before owing him a penny. NHL players draw their salaries in two-week installments in the regular season, which opens in October.' … [Read more...] about Blues make offer to Turgeon, stay in hunt for Hasek

'Sources have told FOXSports.com that the Red Wings are still very much interested in Hasek and are looking to try and get a deal done via trade or with cash should the Buffalo Sabres goalie come onto the market via unrestricted free agency on July 1.' … [Read more...] about Wings eyeing Dominator

'The Sabres have the option of trading Hasek before then. But what team would swing that deal today if it can go after Hasek as an unrestricted free agent on Sunday?' … [Read more...] about Hasek keeps everyone guessing

'Along with Hasek, the Sabres have yet to determine whether to exercise a one-year option on veteran forward Dave Andreychuk.' … [Read more...] about Sabres retain rights to 10 players, including Satan, Zhitnik

'The Buffalo Sabres have exercised the contract options on defenseman Richard Smehlik and left wing Vaclav Varada, the team announced Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres exercise options on D Smehlik, RW Varada

'Buffalo Sabres hockey players Rob Ray and Martin Biron will be among the featured attractions at the Friendship Festival [in Fort Erie] this weekend.' … [Read more...] about Two Sabres highlight Friendship Fest

'It's no wonder the Bills and Sabres have so many out-of-town booster clubs. We might not have many jobs left here, but we take Buffalo with us wherever we land because we know Western New York isn't just a snowy place in February. It's a state of mind.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo roots taking hold on newest Sabre

'The team announced Tuesday that season tickets would increase an average of 4 percent over 2000-2001 prices. Prices at the box office are scheduled to go up an average of 8 percent.' … [Read more...] about Once again, Sabres raise ticket prices

'He's the best goalie in hockey for a defensive-minded team that wants him but can't justify paying him without alienating its fan base and imploding its hermetic budget.' … [Read more...] about Finances may push Hasek out the door