Archives for 2006

'The 6-4, 217-pound Gaustad trailed only Pittsburgh Penguins phenom Sidney Crosby among first-year players with 433 faceoff wins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to terms with C Gaustad

'In his rookie season with the Sabres, Gaustad posted nine goals and 15 assists with 65 penalty minutes in 78 games. The 24-year-old played in all 18 of Buffalo's playoff games, collecting four assists and 14 penalty minutes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Gaustad

'Gaustad's agent, Carlos Sosa, said the Sabres prompted the deal by opening talks late last week. Sosa added, Gaustad was seeking a two-year deal because it leaves him eligible for one more year of arbitration in 2008.' … [Read more...] about Sabres C Gaustad signs 2-year deal

'Gaustad will make $675,000 next season as part of a two-year deal.' … [Read more...] about Gaustad, Sabres Avoid Arbitration

'There appears to be little doubt that the Sabres will accept the ruling on Briere, since walking away from it would mean they'd lose him without compensation to unrestricted free agency.' … [Read more...] about Daniel joins the Lions

'``I worked for the Sabres for a long time and we didn't have maybe the cash resources to go out and have a high payroll and sign the best players," he said. ``So our philosophy was, we really believed in character and hard work and the players playing for one another and the 20th man on the roster being as important as the first or second man. That was our … [Read more...] about Benning is familiar with the building plans

'It has been described as a blue and gold slug, a sideways apostrophe and "Bobby Hull's ratty toupee."' … [Read more...] about Fans furious over Sabres' sluggish new logo

'"We thought about it. But what you really want to do is go forward. And I think having a forward looking ‘futuristic’ uniform, if you want to call it that, and one tied to your tradition, is a good way to go. I think the old one, the original one, is a retro look. I don't know that's the look you want all the time."' … [Read more...] about New Look Sabres!

'The Buffalo Sabres have finally confirmed the so-called 'Buffa-slug' is indeed their new logo for the upcoming 2006/07 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Confirm Logo, Announce Alt Jersey

'"It's nice you can relax knowing you're going to be in a place for a few years, and I'm happy it's Buffalo," Connolly said by phone Friday. "I've been here for a while now, and it's a great city to play in. I'm really happy with the way the organization is going with the guys they're signing, and I look forward to a … [Read more...] about Connolly set for 3 years with Sabres

'He missed 19 games due to injury, however, and suffered a concussion in Game 2 of the conference semifinal matchup against the Ottawa Senators that sidelined him for the remainder of the postseason.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Connolly agree to deal

'Right wings Maxim Afinogenov and J.P. Dumont and centers Paul Gaustad and Adam Mair still are scheduled for arbitration hearings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to terms with C Connolly

'Sabres general manager Darcy Regier said he's been assured by the team's medical staff and a concussion specialist that Connolly will be ready for the start of the season. Connolly's agent, J.P. Barry, said his client's rehab is progressing and, based on the last medical checkup, Connolly should be cleared to begin skating within two weeks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres C Connolly agrees to 3-year deal

'"After discussions with Tim and our medical staff, we fully expect Tim to be completely healthy," said Sabres GM Darcy Regier.' … [Read more...] about Peter Schaefer and Mike Van Ryn get big raises in four-year contracts

'The Sabres were 42-18-3 with Connolly in the lineup...'. … [Read more...] about Sabres, Connolly agree to terms