Archives for June 2011

Pirates 2010-11 Season Recap (PortlandPirates.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Portland Coverage

''So after all that, you think Drury wants to come back to the supermarket and hear “Glad you’re back, Chris. Didn’t go too well in NewY0rk, huh? Regret it?” Knowing the prideful, private nature he carries, would you expect him to come back to Buffalo and compete for the right to play every night?" … [Read more...] about Drury and Buffalo: Love Don’t Live Here No More

'What really set Marcus apart from most players was his determination. That was most evident this past season. He returned from the Sabres training camp last September with the goal of earning a spot on the World Junior team.' … [Read more...] about Marcus Foligno&#8217s legacy

'"It's unbelievable," Pysyk said. "I'm ecstatic to sign a deal with the Sabres. They're a great organization and Buffalo is a great hockey town. I was so honoured when they drafted me a year ago and I'm really happy that I've proved myself enough since then for them to offer me a contract."' … [Read more...] about Park&#8217s Pysyk pockets pro payday

'The Sabres are expanding the scouting operation. They could make Dudley assistant to GM Darcy Regier and head of scouting. Regier might resist the arrangement. He'd probably see Dudley as a threat. Tough. A little creative tension might be just what Regier needs after years of running the show on his own.' … [Read more...] about Make Duds Sabres’ first big signing

'Kassian might need time in the AHL, and the Sabres are known for giving their prospects time to grow on the farm, but the 20-year-old might also be ready to compete for a spot.' … [Read more...] about Off-season game plan: Buffalo Sabres

'The Buffalo Sabres rank third, behind only the Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins, in The Hockey News' annual franchise rankings.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres rank No. 3 on this list

'"I couldn't be happier. I see myself continuing to get better and be a part of the future."' … [Read more...] about Sabres lock up Stafford

'“It was important for us to get Drew locked up,” said Regier. “What we saw from Drew this season is exactly what we envisioned when we drafted him. Drew will continue to be an important part of our team in the coming years.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to terms with Drew Stafford

'Stafford, who was slated to become a restricted free agent this summer, established career highs with 31 goals -- one behind Thomas Vanek for the team lead despite missing 20 games due to injury -- and 52 points in 2010-11. The Wisconsin native's four hat tricks tied him for the most in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Stafford to multi-year deal

'In four-plus seasons, Stafford has 94 goals and 196 points in 317 career games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign RW Stafford to multiyear contract

'Possible replacements for McCutcheon include Clarence native Kevyn Adams, currently the Sabres’ player development coach, and popular former team captain Mike Foligno, an Anaheim assistant.' … [Read more...] about Sabres decide not to bring back McCutcheon

'McCutcheon's next assignment likely won't be determined until the Sabres decide whether to place their minor-league team in Portland or Rochester, a decision expected within the next few weeks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ruff letting associate coach McCutcheon go

'"After you're drafted, the next goal is to prove to the team that picked you that you deserve a contract. Then the next step is making the team," said Pysyk, who feels his game has improved. "I've tried to be more of a leader vocally."' … [Read more...] about Oil Kings’ Pysyk signs three-year deal with Sabres

'The 23rd overall pick in the 2010 draft, Pysyk posted six goals and 34 assists over 63 games with the Edmonton Oil Kings of the Western Hockey League. The games played, points and assists were all career-highs for the 19-year-old Edmonton native.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign first-round pick Pysyk