Archives for September 2013

'Hodgson struggled last season with his backchecking and defensive zone work and will certainly have to improve in that area. Especially since he’s now entrenched as the team’s top center and is its second-highest paid forward behind only Thomas Vanek ($6.4 million).' … [Read more...] about Center Hodgson signs 6-year contract

'“It does look like it’s like, ‘OK, I’m out of here,’ and people are going to believe it or they’re not going to believe it,” Miller said Wednesday inside the First Niagara Center as the Sabres reported for training camp and underwent their physicals. “I thought it was a smart business decision to have it on the market in the last year of my deal so I didn’t at least get … [Read more...] about Ryan Miller ‘not racing out of town;’ goalie still hoping to build something special with Sabres

'“We certainly believe that Cody is a player that will continue to get better and improve,” Regier said prior to the deal. “He has fit in very well organizationally. He is a very mature young man. He’s a very hard-working, committed individual and athlete, and that’s someone we’d like to have around for a long time.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres ink Cody Hodgson to stunning 6-year, $25.5 million deal

'This camp, the first without former coach Lindy Ruff since 1996, has no shortage of interesting storylines. Here are some to follow over the next few weeks...' … [Read more...] about Sabres facing plenty of questions as first training camp under Ron Rolston begins

'The generosity offered by the Sabres Alumni with their scholarship program should be a benchmark all teams from the big four pro sports in North America heed to. Scholarships are open to all legal residents within the 716 , 585, and 905 area codes who are, or will be, high school seniors graduating in the spring of the current year who plan on being a full-time … [Read more...] about Rob Ray Proud Of Sabres Alumni’s Accomplishments

'" They ( Dudley & Torts ) were the kind of guys who were in your face. I owe a lot to John Van Boxmeer ( Ray's first pro coach during his two years with Rochester ) . I credit him for giving me a chance at playing. I learned that it wasn't talent alone that would keep me in the NHL ", Ray explains.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Ray Reflects On Road That Brought Him To Buffalo

'General Manager Darcy Regier said the window for making preseason trades has probably closed, but that talks will heat up again as the trade deadline approaches.' … [Read more...] about With shaky futures, Sabres’ Miller, Vanek report

'Hodgson centered Buffalo's top line last season and finished second on the team with 15 goals and 34 points in 48 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign C Hodgson to multi-year contract

'Forton has 18 years of experience coaching at the college level, including the past two at Harvard. He has also worked at UMass-Lowell and Niagara.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add ex-Harvard assistant Forton to staff

'No terms of the pact were disclosed, but Hodgson himself left a message on the Sabres' official Twitter account saying, "Hey Sabres fans, I'm excited to let you know that I'm going to be a Buffalo Sabre for the next six years."' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign RFA Hodgson to multi-year deal

'Of course Miller was asked if there had been discussions on an extension. Miller said, “No, not recently.” As far as if he ever asked for a trade he said, “No, we were just trying to see how things were going to play out. We knew there was a possibility of it out there, but there wasn’t really a need to go out there and say anything because I really didn’t know if it was the … [Read more...] about Sabres Miller happy to be in Buffalo

'The signing will put Hodgson into camp with the rest of the team as they hit the ice for the first time Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Re-Sign Hodgson for 6-years at $25.5 million

'During his 13-year tenure at Niagara, Forton helped transform the Purple Eagles to an NCAA Division I tournament team in 2000, ’04 and ’08.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add to the coaching staff

'As for trying to talk contract extension with these players Regier said, “I think in Ryan’s case it’s similar to where Thomas is. Thomas has been direct about his situation and how he’s approached it. He’s been very professional. Ryan has been the same, not on the public side, but I think in their situations they want to take a good look at the opportunity they have to become … [Read more...] about Sabres Regier said trade window is currently closed

'“I’m happy to be here obviously. I have a great connection with the city and I’ve enjoyed my time here, so I’m just looking forward to getting started and do it all over again,” Miller told the media during the first day of training camp at First Niagara Center on Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Miller eyes fresh start