Archives for 2006

'“The greatest thing about Sage CRM is the way it ties everything together for us,” explained Tom Matheny, database marketing manager for the Buffalo Sabres. “Sales, marketing and our account services department all use the same information. This has significantly streamlined our administration -- and made our fans much happier.”' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres Score Hat Trick With Sage CRM

'Some players who were playing for a song will be screaming for big raises. That's why it appears so likely Biron has played his final game for Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres turn focus to the bottom line

'Players reiterated the importance of keeping the team intact for next season, but we'll see how they react this summer when they see their contract offers.' … [Read more...] about Fun turns into business for Sabres

'There's a price that comes with success, and Regier is preparing for the Sabres' relatively modest payroll of $29 million last season -- about $10 million under the salary cap -- to increase.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' price of success: Bigger payroll

'For Regier, it will be a busy off-season. The Sabres have just three regulars -- Chris Drury, Jochen Hecht and Thomas Vanek -- under contract for next season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres go from contenders to spectators

'The moves, announced Monday, were made last week prior to an NHL deadline Thursday when teams had to sign their 2004 prospects or lose their rights. The Sabres had previously signed their first-round pick from that draft, right wing Drew Stafford.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign four 2004 draft picks

'Hunter (left wing, 6 foot, 196 lbs.), Buffalo’s ninth-round selection (273rd overall) in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft, spent the past five seasons with the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League. The 21-year-old son of former NHLer Dale Hunter scored 369 points (95+ 274) in 315 games, including back-to-back seasons of 30+ goals and 100+ points. Hunter, a three-time … [Read more...] about Sabres Come To Terms With Four Players

'Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier announced today the team has signed forwards Dylan Hunter and Patrick Kaleta, along with defensemen Mike Card and Michael Funk to multi-year contracts.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign four players

'Further complicating Regier's efforts to retain McKee, Numminen and Grier is the unusually large number of restricted free agents on his roster, sixteen of whom were regular players this season...The good news is the Sabres can qualify the right of those RFAs and thus won't lose them to unrestricted free agency. The bad news is that most of these players made … [Read more...] about Sabres GM faces large task

'"A lot of guys have the itch now. They have the bug," goalie Ryan Miller said. "A playoff run like that gets you hooked. You're going to want to chase after it. The Stanley Cup is the only thing that's going to be worthwhile now."' … [Read more...] about Sabres leave lasting impression

'"It's not like I decide on my own where I'm going for next year," he said. "That's why I'm saying I will do whatever I'm asked to do. I would love to be able to be the wall behind this team or any team, and be the go-to guy. But again, I will do whatever I'm asked to do."' … [Read more...] about Biron faces end of Buffalo era

'"It was the worst feeling imaginable," McKee said. "I was on such a high after Danny Briere's overtime goal [in Game Six]. I went home that night and had a meal with my wife and my mom. I was so excited, I wished we could play the next day. A couple of hours later, I was lying in a hospital bed."' … [Read more...] about McKee hopes it’s not over

'"They told me it's not related at all," Connolly said. "I've only had one concussion before this, and it's been three years since that, so it's completely unrelated. It's disappointing, but you've got to stay positive through it all, just push on and thank everybody for their support. It's been great. Everybody's been great this year to me."' … [Read more...] about Connolly finally goes to tape

'The new rules should be tweaked a bit, especially that unintentional delay-of-game penalty called against Brian Campbell that led to Carolina's winning goal Thursday night, but the young Sabres stand as Exhibit A in a sport that finally realized its great potential as entertainment not to be missed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres earn high marks for playoff drama

'And for the past six heady playoff weeks, they took our minds off of dual control boards, budget gaps, spiking gas prices and whatever personal ills and irritations beset us.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ run leaves ‘curse’ in the dust