Archives for 2006

'They lack the toughness needed to endure the long regular season and go deep into the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Tough times might hurt the Sabres

'And that's exactly what several fine, devoted Buffalo Sabres fans have done, pointing me in the direction of www.newblueandgold.com, a website that has featured cool proposals for new Sabres unis for the past couple of years.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans find an alternative

'Bartlett said the Sabres were interested in bringing Fitzpatrick back. Buffalo hadn't offered Fitzpatrick, who made $532,000, a contract extension but were looking to work something out closer to training camp. The Sabres had seven blueliners pencilled in ahead of Fitzpatrick.' … [Read more...] about Fitzpatrick fits Canucks

'The Buffalo Sabres no longer can be second-guessed for having too many goalies. Martin Biron is the only goalie under contract and most people expect him to be traded. But the Sabres can't deal him before they sign Ryan Miller, and he could be a holdout in quest of a huge (and deserved) raise and a long-term deal.' … [Read more...] about Biron On Thin Ice

'Dane Jackson will be following Fitzpatrick out of town. Unable to wait for the Sabres to act on hiring an assistant coach for the Rochester Americans, Jackson on Friday accepted an offer to become an assistant coach at the University of North Dakota, his alma mater.' … [Read more...] about Fitzpatrick, Jackson take up new pursuits

Canucks sign Fitzpatrick (AP) Vancouver Canucks sign free agent defenceman Rory Fitzpatrick (CP) D Fitzpatrick signs with Canucks (Sportsticker) Canucks add D Fitzpatrick (The Sports Network) Canucks Sign Free Agent Defenceman Rory Fitzpatrick (Canucks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Vancouver Coverage

Moose & Sean McMorrow to attend fundraiser (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'"The fact that he's a professional athlete just floors me," said Donato, who added that in June Briere raised $20,000 for Camp Good Days at a charity gala in which he donated memorabilia. "He's given so much...He talks to kids that are really sick over the phone and puts his whole heart and soul into our organization. He's absolutely genuine."' … [Read more...] about Briere, Dumont score at Camp Good Days

Fitzpatrick close to deal (Buffalo News) Fitzpatrick set to join Canucks (Vancouver Sun) Fitz could fit in on blueline (Vancouver Province) Canucks look at Fitzpatrick (TSN.ca) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Vancouver Coverage

'Dumont repeated the same mantra for every interviewer: It's too bad what happened. He's looking at all his options. Buffalo is one of those options. And he's not going to make a decision for a while. "I really love it here," he said. "I've been here for five or six years."' … [Read more...] about For the love of the kids – and the game

Former Amerk seeks shot as assistant coach (Rochester D&C) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'Dumont says he has a few good offers on the table to consider and hopes to make a decision either this week or next. He says he's not ruling out the possibility of returning to the Sabres...'. … [Read more...] about Street Hockey: Briere vs. Dumont

'"Buffalo likes 'Fitzy' and said there could be something (before training camp) if we wanted to be patient," Bartlett said. "In this marketplace, I don't think you can be patient. You can be patient if you don't have another offer, but quite frankly we had some strong interest elsewhere."' … [Read more...] about Fitzpatrick near deal with the Canucks

'The Irondequoit native will travel to Vancouver Wednesday and is expected to sign a contract with the Canucks.' … [Read more...] about Rory Set to Sign

'That's led to speculation that Dumont, who didn't want to leave Buffalo, could be back in a Sabres jersey prior to training camp.' … [Read more...] about Dumont still in limbo