Archives for July 2001

'What's not to like? The Red Wings get Superman, a goalie who can win games by himself, and they give up a guy who is as known for disappearing from games as he is for scoring in them.' … [Read more...] about The puck stops here

'Holland said he was first contacted by Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier shortly before the NHL entry draft last weekend. Regier said that Hasek had submitted a short list of teams that he would accept to be traded to, and the Wings were at the top of the list.' … [Read more...] about Hasek deal crowds goal

'"He'll be the best goalie Detroit fans have seen since Terry Sawchuk," said Jim Devellano, the Wings' senior vice-president, referring to a Hall of Fame goalie who was the franchise's last Vezina winner in 1955. "We've had good goalies since then, but none the caliber of this guy."' … [Read more...] about No one questions goalie's intensity

'Hasek is the hope and the risk. He's a legitimate hope. He's worth the risk.' … [Read more...] about Hasek 'an impact guy'

'How the Wings finish, though, will tell fans if this move is worth celebrating or not.' … [Read more...] about Hasek trade surprising piece of somewhat fuzzy puzzle

'Hasek's agent, Rich Winter, said the Red Wings were his client's No. 1 choice from the outset.' … [Read more...] about Dominik wanted to be a Wing

He has the spine of a slinky. Or so goes the commercial that feature Dominik Hasek making a save that seemingly no other human could make. Hasek's nine-year career came to a close at midnight Saturday night/Sunday morning as the Sabres dealt the best goalie in Sabres history to the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for Vyacheslav Kozlov, a left winger, along with … [Read more...] about Sabres "turn the page" on the Dominator

'Regier said the Sabres were resigned to making a deal after Hasek informed them he wanted to play at least one more season -- but not in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres grant Hasek his wish to play for contender

'The Sabres traded Dominik Hasek three months later than they should have as his value was higher at the March trade deadline. However, Vyacheslav Kozlov and a first-round pick in 2002 address the Sabres' current need on offense while also adding future depth.' … [Read more...] about ESPN.com's take

'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