'Ristolainen is insured against any short- or long-term injury suffered during the World Cup.' … [Read more...] about Nothing new in negotiations between Sabres, Ristolainen
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Sabres’ Evander Kane charged with misdemeanor trespassing in bar incident
'“Without a doubt, he plans to defend himself against these charges,” Cambria said. He added that he does not believe the charges should impact Kane’s future with the hockey team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Evander Kane charged with misdemeanor trespassing in bar incident
Sabres issue statement, league monitoring Kane situation
'Kane has a cap hit of $5.25 million each of the next two seasons and it's known the Sabres were at least talking to teams earlier this month about a trade, but Murray is known to constantly be talking about many of its players.' … [Read more...] about Sabres issue statement, league monitoring Kane situation
Kane should be free to travel with team, Immigration attorney says
'“If he was convicted of a crime of moral turpitude, that could affect his travel status, or possibly cause him to be deported from the United States. But the charges that have been filed against him have not, in the past, been viewed as crimes of moral turpitude by our government.”' … [Read more...] about Kane should be free to travel with team, Immigration attorney says
Sabres sign Nylander to his entry-level contract
'Nylander is expected to join second-round pick Rasmus Asplund at Team Sweden's World Junior Championships evaluation camp on July 30 in Plymouth, Mich. They were linemates in last year's tournament and could repeat that role in this year's event in Montreal and Toronto. Nylander is eligible to play this year in Rochester rather than returning to junior, because he wasn’t … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Nylander to his entry-level contract
Players say Sabres need Peca to return
'"It's sad," Hasek said. "I would like to get him back. There is maybe one more chance to talk to him and get together."' … [Read more...] about Players say Sabres need Peca to return
SABRES BLANK NOT-SO-MIGHTY DUCKS
'Dominik Hasek made 21 saves and was rewarded with his fifth shutout this season. It was the second consecutive strong performance for The Dominator, who also earned his first victory of the New Year. The Sabres basically built a fortress around the net, the way they did for backup Martin Biron when this road trip began in Nashville last Saturday.' … [Read more...] about SABRES BLANK NOT-SO-MIGHTY DUCKS
FRUSTRATED PECA SAYS 'C' YOU LATER, SEVERS TIES TO SABRES
'"It was a tough decision to make," he said. "It was a decision I probably should have made earlier, but you always hold out that little optimism. I asked for the trade in October, and I really stuck by that. I knew how far we were going to be apart. Having put it behind me now really sets me at ease."' … [Read more...] about FRUSTRATED PECA SAYS ‘C’ YOU LATER, SEVERS TIES TO SABRES
SLOW START COSTLY IN LOSS TO KINGS
'"We were pretty flat," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "We came out of it by the second and third period but we missed way too many opportunities to get back into it."' … [Read more...] about SLOW START COSTLY IN LOSS TO KINGS
PECA SAYS HE WANTS TO SHUFFLE OFF FROM BUFFALO
'Sources said Thursday that Peca has told Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier that he's no longer interested in playing in Buffalo and advised the team to reassign his captaincy. Regier will hold a one-on-one meeting with Peca today in a last-ditch effort to settle what has become a bitter contract dispute.' … [Read more...] about PECA SAYS HE WANTS TO SHUFFLE OFF FROM BUFFALO
BROWN GAUGES SUCCESS IN WINS
'"He's one guy we count on in both ends of the rink," Ruff said. "He's been good in his own end, but in the other end he has to pick it up. It's one area we really need him, to score and produce. . . . In key (defensive) situations, he'll see some of that ice time. Otherwise, we're looking for offense just like anybody else."' … [Read more...] about BROWN GAUGES SUCCESS IN WINS
POWER PLAY FAILS SABRES IN DEFEAT
'"I don't think we set it up once in their zone," winger Miroslav Satan said. "The question is how we're going to fix it. We have to talk about it and try to figure it out for next game. We definitely don't want to see it (again). It was like last year. We couldn't get anything going. We had almost no shots. It was just nothing."' … [Read more...] about POWER PLAY FAILS SABRES IN DEFEAT
HASEK SHRUGS OFF RESERVE ROLE
'"We didn't know for sure until (Tuesday), but it was no big surprise," Hasek said before the Sabres' 2-1 loss. "I won't change anything. There are two more games on the road trip. I hope I play at least one of the next two games. I just spend more time on the ice for practice and wait for my next chance."' … [Read more...] about HASEK SHRUGS OFF RESERVE ROLE
BIRON MAY START AGAIN TONIGHT
'All four have been allowed by Dominik Hasek, who recorded a 1-1 and 3-3 tie with the Toronto Maple Leafs last week. Backup Martin Biron is working on consecutive shutouts, so it would surprise nobody if Ruff called upon him again tonight (10:30. Empire, 107.7). But the Sabres weren't even considering a possible goaltending controversy.' … [Read more...] about BIRON MAY START AGAIN TONIGHT
BIRON'S PLAY HANDS SABRES A GOALTENDING PREDICAMENT
'Biron has posted consecutive shutouts, including a 2-0 win over Nashville on Saturday. If it were Hasek, this would be a no-brainer. The Dominator would be in net. But this is a delicate issue because it involves the Sabres' marquee player. Ruff always said he would play his strongest lineup, and the current one doesn't include one of the best goalies in NHL history.' … [Read more...] about BIRON’S PLAY HANDS SABRES A GOALTENDING PREDICAMENT