Archives for February 27, 2007

'As expected, the Buffalo Sabres traded Martin Biron. Surprisingly, they did not plug the necessary holes in the process.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade G Biron, acquire G Conklin

'Biron was pulled aside and informed of the trade while the Sabres were in Toronto preparing to play the Maple Leafs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade G Biron to Flyers

'"This is an opportunity for us to acquire a goaltender that we really like," said Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren. "Biron will be an unrestricted free agent on July 1. He would have been on our shopping list this summer. Trading for him gives us a chance to get a little more familiar with him and he can get a little more familiar with our team and … [Read more...] about Flyers get Biron from Sabres

'The Alaska native signed with the Blue Jackets over the summer to serve as the backup for Pascal Leclaire, but was beaten out by Fredrik Norrena for the team's No. 2 netminder job during the preseason and began the 2006-07 campaign in the minors. Conklin was recalled to Columbus in December after Leclaire suffered a knee injury.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get new backup goaltender in Conklin

'Biron entered this season as the longest-tenured Sabres player after being drafted 16th overall in the 1995 Entry Draft. He has posted career numbers of 134-115-25-4, with a 2.53 GAA and .909 save percentage. So far this season he is 12-4-1, with a 3.04 GAA and .899 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo acquires Conklin

'The Blue Jackets signed Conklin, 30, to a one-year contract worth $525,000 on July 6. He was 2-3-2 with a 3.30 goals-against average and an .871 save percentage in six games this season with the Blue Jackets.' … [Read more...] about Conklin traded for draft pick; Boucher claimed

'The Buffalo Sabres have sent goaltender Martin Biron to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for a second-round pick, and sent a fifth-round pick to the Columbus Blue Jackets for netminder Ty Conklin.' … [Read more...] about Biron To Philly; New Goalie In Town

'The hobbled Sabres went into Deadline Eve one of only three teams not to have made a trade all season. Now Buffalo stands alone because Detroit and Pittsburgh, the other two teams, apparently completed deals Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hold steady as deadline looms

'Few commemorated the 20th anniversary of the dreadful accident. If not for a telephone interview with a Medicine Hat reporter, Lindy said the milestone might not have dawned on even him.' … [Read more...] about An empty echo

'"That's almost instantaneous when you see him playing. It's the first thing you think of," Ruff said of Sakic being a constant reminder. "He was the most famous guy on that bus. Nobody knew too much of Joe at that time, and he turned out to be a hell of a player."' … [Read more...] about Too strong for words

'"There are good hits," Ruff said. "You want hitting in the game. The part that still bothers me is the intent and that hit came from behind," Ruff said. "He didn't see him in the eyes. If he was coming from the front, Chris would have saw him. The fact [Neil] could have avoided it makes it a little bit different."' … [Read more...] about Ruff doesn't want to ban 'good hits'

'A team official Monday said the club will place any contributions in the Buffalo Sabres Foundation, its charitable arm. And Ruff said he is touched by the public display of affection. "For the fans to step in is incredible, and it puts a big smile on your face," he told reporters.' … [Read more...] about Funds collected for Ruff's fine will go to charity

'The Sabres have at least one power-play goal in four straight games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Maple Leafs

'The only other place that I’ve seen producing arguments that flimsy recently is the White House.' … [Read more...] about Hits to the head are below the belt

'Sizing up Darcy's trades of March...'. … [Read more...] about Beauties and hosers