Archives for 2006

Last season was a breakout year for Campbell, when the 6'0'', 190 lbs. native of Strathroy, Ontario set career-highs in almost every statistical category. … [Read more...] about Campbell Signs Multi-Year Deal

'Hejda was 25 when the Sabres drafted him, and the team hoped the 6-foot-3, 209-pounder would add immediate depth, but he never came to the United States.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Hejda's rights

'Originally Buffalo's fourth choice (106th overall) in the 2003 draft, Hejda never did sign with the Sabres. "He is a name that has sort of been on our radar for a while," Howson said. "We were looking to see what Buffalo was going to do with him because they did draft him in 2003 and they couldn't come to a deal for one reason or another."' … [Read more...] about Gimme a D!

'After the Oilers traded their 2007 seventh-round pick for the six-foot-three, 209-pound native of Prague, assistant general manager Scott Howson said the team is hopeful they can convince Hejda to give the NHL a shot.' … [Read more...] about Oilers acquire blue-liner Hejda from Sabres

'The Sabres received Edmonton's seventh-round pick in next year's draft in exchange for Hejda. Buffalo's fourth-round pick in the 2003 draft, the 28-year-old Hejda is unsigned and has spent his entire career playing in Europe.' … [Read more...] about Sabres LW Peters signs 1-year deal; D Hejda traded to Edmonton

'Peters, Buffalo’s second round selection (34th overall) in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft has appeared in 70 regular season games, collecting two points (2+0) and 251 PIM.' … [Read more...] about Andrew Peters To Return In '06

'Peters led the teams in penalty minutes for the second straight season, collecting 100.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Peters come to terms

'Hejda, a 6’3”, 209-pound native of Prague, Czech Republic, was the Sabres’ fourth choice, 106th overall, in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.' … [Read more...] about Oilers obtain Jan Hejda from Buffalo

'The 28-year-old defenceman has played his entire career to date in both the Czech Extraleague and the Russian Superliga. Hejda spent the 2005-06 season in Russia with Mytishi Khimik, where he scored 15 points in 50 games with 56 penalty minutes.' … [Read more...] about Oilers get Jan Hejda from Sabres for 7th rounder

'The deal, agreed to over the weekend, marks a slight raise from Peters' salary last season and includes a one-way clause, which means he'll receive his NHL salary even if he's demoted to the minors.' … [Read more...] about Sabres LW Peters signs 1-year deal

'But I can't sit by quietly any longer - not while an entire community is acting as if the proposed new Sabres logo is a graver threat to mankind than North Korea's nuclear testing. Yes, the logo is hideous, a colossal disappointment to old-school Sabres fans who were hoping the organization would go back to the traditional blue-and-gold jerseys. Really, is it so … [Read more...] about New logo anything but a buffalo

Amerks Summer Hockey Camp begins in July (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

Taylor will not return to Amerks (Rochester D&C) Sabres, Amerks muff puck by failing to retain Taylor (Rochester D&C) Amerks announce rivalry ticket packs for 2006-07 (Amerks.com) Amerks, Knighthawks and Rattlers to hold celebrity bartending night (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'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