Archives for October 2013

'The rebuilding Sabres, who’ve been selling off veteran assets since April, have now accumulated 17 first- and second-rounds pick for the drafts from 2012-15.' … [Read more...] about Stunner: Sabres deal co-captain Thomas Vanek to Isles for Matt Moulson and two high draft picks

'It will be an odd sight, indeed.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres coach Lindy Ruff returns home to Buffalo with Stars

Lightning Islanders acquire Thomas Vanek from Sabres in exchange for Matt Moulson, draft picks (New York Daily News) Win-now Islanders trade for high-scoring forward (New York Post) Islanders shake things up, trade Matt Moulson for Thomas Vanek (Newsday) Thomas Vanek traded to Islanders (ESPN New York) Islanders Acquire Vanek (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s New York Coverage

Stars coach Lindy Ruff has more on his mind than just return trip to Buffalo (Dallas Morning News) GameDay: Dallas Stars at Buffalo Sabres (Fort Worth Star Telegram) Stars-Sabres Preview (AP) Dallas Stars (4-5-1) at Buffalo Sabres (2-10-1) (The Sports Network) Stars' Ruff makes return to Buffalo (NHL.com) Stars-Sabres Preview (DallasStars.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Dallas Coverage

'From the Sabres' perspective, this is a strong return for a rental player. He has scored 30 or more goals three times in his career and posted 44 points in 47 games last season. Moulson also will be an unrestricted free agent, but the Sabres might feel like they have a reasonable chance to re-sign him.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Thomas Vanek to Islanders

'At the same time, this is a rebuilding job that is going to take some time because the Sabres, who are already the worst team in the league right now, are dealing away their best player. By the time those picks become productive NHLers, if they even become NHLers, Vanek and Moulson may be in the twilight of their careers.' … [Read more...] about Numbers game

'The Sabres, it appears have made their decision. It will be Regier who trades goalie Ryan Miller. It will be Regier who ultimately fires a coach (Ron Rolston) who appears to be in way, way over his head at the NHL level and looks like he’d be more in his element coaching in the Federal League. It will be Regier who will decide whether or not to auction off the expiring … [Read more...] about Is Darcy Regier the right GM to rebuild the Sabres?

'Moulson, who will turn 30 next week, had six goals and three assists in 11 games this season. He has 124 goals and 109 assists in 333 games in seven seasons with the Los Angeles Kings and Islanders.' … [Read more...] about Islanders acquire Vanek from Sabres

'''It's going to be great walking in the building, say hello to old faces,'' Ruff said. ''I've got a lot of good friends there, good memories. We had a lot of great hockey in there. It'll be a good day. I want to see our team play really well.''' … [Read more...] about Ruff ready to face Sabres in return to Buffalo

'Moulson is also set to be an unrestricted free agent in the off-season. His agent, Wade Arnott, said in a text message to The Canadian Press that "Matt is heading to Buffalo with an open mind. No conversations yet (on a contract extension) but interested in hearing Sabres plans."' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Vanek to Islanders for Moulson, first- and second-round picks

'Vanek, 29, had four goals and five assists in 13 games for the Sabres this season. He has played all nine of his NHL seasons for the team since it drafted him No. 5 overall in 2003, scoring 254 goals with 243 assists in 598 games.' … [Read more...] about Islanders get Vanek from Sabres in trade

'"It was a deal that was off and on here for a while," Sabres general manager Darcy Regier said. "It was something we feel we needed to do. ... It was important to get first- and second-round picks."' … [Read more...] about Sabres deal Vanek to Islanders

'In his time on the Island, Moulson topped the thirty goal mark in each of his first three seasons. An injury shortened his 2012-2013 campaign limiting his production, but this year in eleven games Moulson already has six goals and three assists. In his 333 career games Moulson has totaled 124 goals and 109 assists and has a career -12 rating. Matt Moulson is also in the last … [Read more...] about The Buffalo Sabres trade Thomas Vanek to the NY Islanders

'Darcy Regier wouldn’t say if they’d be interested in re-signing Moulson who’s also an unrestricted free agent. My guess is no as they could turn him into more picks before the trade deadline.' … [Read more...] about The Vanek trade is a good one, but it won’t make this season any easier

'"I believe Matt will address our current needs and provide us with support, leadership, scoring," Sabres general manager Darcy Regier told reporters. "With where our hockey club is, the first- and the second-round picks are important. Whether we use the picks to select players at the draft or whether we use them to continue to improve the hockey club as we go forward through … [Read more...] about Islanders acquire Vanek from Sabres