Archives for July 2006

'Although it's difficult to judge what raises the players will receive, it's evident that Afinogenov, who made a little over $1 million last year, Campbell ($459,900) and Tallinder ($591,800) are in for significant increases based on their contributions last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres facing expensive offseason

'The Sabres had some desire to re-sign him, "but other teams showed more interest at the NHL level," Janik said.' … [Read more...] about Playoff action pays off for Janik

'He played five games with the Sabres during the postseason and appeared in 10 NHL regular season contests.' … [Read more...] about Amerks Lose Key Defenseman

'"Doug Janik is an experienced defenseman who, we believe, is truly knocking on the door of playing full-time in the NHL as demonstrated by his strong play during the Eastern Conference Finals this past season,” Feaster said. “He is a high character player who fits well within our team-first philosophy. This signing provides us with some much-needed depth at a very … [Read more...] about Sabre Fans Just Not Feeling New Logo

'In the meantime Biron finds himself reading up on the daily NHL transactions and trying to figure out what it means for him. "Yes, definitely, and for two reasons," he said while en route with his family from Buffalo to his native Quebec City. "First, because I'm in the middle of it. But two because I'm just a big hockey fan and I want to know where everybody is going. It was … [Read more...] about Goalie Martin Biron patiently awaits trade from Buffalo Sabres

'The cold, hard truth: McKee posted regular season numbers of 16 points and a plus-minus rating of 0. He spent less than 19 minutes on the ice per game. McKee has been plagued by injuries throughout his career, and when his team needed him most in the Eastern Conference Finals, he was out.' … [Read more...] about Regier playing his own brand of emoneyball&#8217

'Also Thursday, the Lightning signed defenseman Doug Janik to a two-way contract. Janik spent the 2005-06 regular season with Rochester of the AHL, before being called up to play with the Buffalo Sabres in five playoff games.' … [Read more...] about Lightning sign Fedotenko, Janik

'"You can look at Spacek signing today, and it gives you an indication of ownership's commitment to keeping this club very competitive," Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier said.' … [Read more...] about Spacek fills out blue line

'The move represents a homecoming for Arniel. He began his NHL career with the Winnipeg Jets and spent the last three seasons of his pro career with the Moose. His family remained in the Winnipeg area while he was coaching in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose assistant

'That means Sabres coach Lindy Ruff has an opening on his staff, and Cunneyworth is the logical replacement for Arniel.' … [Read more...] about Cunneyworth could net opening on Sabres' staff

'What it came down to, Freyer went on to explain, were things like the travel, which is less taxing in the east. Spacek also liked the fact that Buffalo is closer to Europe and his native Czech Republic and that the Sabres have done great things with their young club.' … [Read more...] about Spacek shuffles off to Buffalo

'"He has such great love for this market," said Tambellini. "He has great passion for this market and he's going to be accountable to this market. I can't think of a better person, not only to lead the Manitoba team but to be in charge of the Vancouver prospects."' … [Read more...] about Back where it began

'So Arniel shuffled off to Buffalo, leaving his wife and kids to keep the home fires burning, so to speak. After taking three cracks at landing this job, he finally got it.' … [Read more...] about Arniel finally has dream job

'It's possible Patrick could join Scott Arniel as an assistant coach with the Manitoba Moose or perhaps replace him as an assistant coach with the Sabres. "It's something I would definitely consider, but I don't know what's going to happen," said Patrick, when asked specifically about a potential Moose opportunity. "I've thought about it but we'll see how things play out."' … [Read more...] about Antlers in Patrick’s future?

'The proposed new logo bears no similarity to the original. It would look better on an Arena Football League helmet than an NHL sweater.' … [Read more...] about Sabres offseason is unsettling