Archives for 2006

'"I anticipate them to be serious with Danny," Brisson told The Associated Press. "I'm pretty sure they're going to be serious in trying to retain Danny for many years."' … [Read more...] about Sabres retain Briere’s rights with qualifying offer

'Buffalo currently holds six selections in the seven-round draft.' … [Read more...] about First pick at 24th overall

'"We have talked about moving up," Regier said. "For us to move up it probably means that we would have to get into the top 12 or 13 players. That usually is a pretty tough thing to do at the draft."' … [Read more...] about Sabres to test deal waters at draft

'The Sabres are young, deep, dynamic, speedy and powerful, a team in every sense of the word, with a roster well-suited for the fast-paced, up-tempo hockey which now proliferates the National Hockey League. Which is why they are going to win the Stanley Cup next season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres should celebrate first Cup next season

'The Buffalo Bisons today announced that $15,000 was raised from the showing of Buffalo Sabres NHL Playoff games on the Dunn Tire Park Big Board. The funds will be donated to four local charities in a check presentation prior to the Herd's game against the Indianapolis Indians on Monday, June 19 (7:05 p.m.).' … [Read more...] about $15,000 Raised from Sabres Playoff Games on Dunn Tire Park Big Board

'A player coming to Buffalo typically wants to try to help the club in his own way, be it scoring, skating, stick handling or whatever his specialty is. Kaleta's growing up with the team and fans made it a little easier -- he knows that what the fans want is simply hard work. The reckless abandon Kaleta plays with earned him the nickname, "Krunch … [Read more...] about Sabres&#8217 run inspires Angola&#8217s Kaleta to reach next level

'There were rumors, too. Perhaps one of the most notorious rumors in the NHL is that Nolan had an affair with the wife of Buffalo goalie Dominik Hasek. It was mentioned almost as fact on sports radio in New York the day Nolan was hired by the Islanders. Nolan's wife, Sandra, says the rumor makes her feel sympathy for Hasek's wife, Alena, more than herself. "From a woman's point … [Read more...] about True to himself

'Still, Buffalo’s not going to come near the projected NHL team salary cap of $44 million. Darcy Regier has consistently said so. And it’s probable that Martin Biron, Taylor Pyatt and Mike Grier will be shown the door. Grier will be the toughest to part with, but his salary, and the pay hikes of Afinogenov, Daniel Briere and Ryan Miller simply won’t allow the … [Read more...] about Sabres next innovation o keeping scoring down?

Saturday Sept. 23 Buffalo Hamilton, Ont. Friday Sept. 29 Buffalo PITTSBURGH Saturday Sept. 30 Buffalo Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Penguins announce seven-game preseason schedule

He joined the Sabres broadcast team after retiring in 1987, working as an ice-level reporter and color analyst. He has also was an analyst and a coach with the Tampa Bay Lightning.' … [Read more...] about Blue Jackets name Gare color analyst

'Gare, who lives in the Hamburg area, had been hosting a radio show on WGR 550 AM.' … [Read more...] about Gare joins Jackets booth

'“I enjoyed working in that capacity for the Sabres. It was a new twist,” Gare said. “But I missed the broadcasts. When the opportunity came up in Columbus, I went after it, and things happened fast.”' … [Read more...] about Blue Jackets hire Gare to be their TV analyst

'Former National Hockey League All-Star and longtime broadcaster Danny Gare has been named the color analyst for Columbus Blue Jackets games on FSN Ohio, the club and network announced Wednesday. Gare will team with play-by-play announcer Jeff Rimer on Blue Jackets telecasts on the network beginning this fall.' … [Read more...] about Former NHL All-Star Danny Gare Joins Columbus Blue Jackets as Color Analyst on FSN Ohio Broadcasts

Saturday, June 24th from 5:30pm to 9pm at the HSBC Arena. The event is Free for all ages. … [Read more...] about Sabres hosting draft party

'Tickets for the September 23 exhibition game between the Buffalo Sabres and Pittsburgh Penguins will go on sale Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres face off against Penguins Sept. 23 in charity game at Copps