In two full seasons with the Predators, Delmore posted 34 goals and 38 assists for 72 points in 144 games. … [Read more...] about Predators send Delmore to Buffalo
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Sabres Acquire Delmore From Nashville
'Buffalo Sabres General Manger Darcy Regier today announced the organization has acquired defenseman Andy Delmore from the Nashville Predators in exchange for a third round pick in the 2004 NHL Draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Acquire Delmore From Nashville
Nashville deals defenseman Andy Delmore to Buffalo
'Delmore scored 18 goals and had 16 assists in 71 games last season. His 14 power-play goals led all NHL defensemen.' … [Read more...] about Nashville deals defenseman Andy Delmore to Buffalo
Sabres acquire D Delmore from Predators for third-round pick
'"Andy is an offensive defenseman who has been one of the most productive blue-liners in the NHL the past couple of seasons," Sabres general manager Darcy Regier said. "We feel that he will be a great addition to our power play and significantly enhance our offensive production from the back end."' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire D Delmore from Predators for third-round pick
MacArthur taken 74th by Sabres
'If there is one area MacArthur might want to focus on, it’s defence. His plus-minus rating of -27 is the only sore spot on his current WHL resumé, but he points out it’s not exactly telling of his entire season. “First half I was -25, second half I was minus two, so we turned it around in the second half,” he said. “I want to round off … [Read more...] about MacArthur taken 74th by Sabres
Buffalo Sabres Team Report
'Coach Lindy Ruff was pleased with the pick, considering Vanek could be ready to make the jump to the NHL. "He's more mature than some other players, so he's a year closer," Ruff said. "He's playing against older players, and that puts him a step ahead of a lot of other players."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres Team Report
Regier put future on line with Vanek
'Whatever direction, Regier already won. We're in the fourth week of June, the kids are out of school, and we're talking hockey. The picture certainly is prettier than it was a year ago. This might even be the setting for a playoff team.' … [Read more...] about Regier put future on line with Vanek
Three Buccaneers picked on final day
'Morrow, who stands 6 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 210 pounds, will play hockey at Boston University in the fall. "The first 10 guys drafted have legit chances of playing right away," Morrow said. "The rest are prospects drafted on where they are going to be."' … [Read more...] about Three Buccaneers picked on final day
Meyer, C-Mac go on Day 1
'"Clarke is a real good pick for Buffalo," Carriere said. "He's got a real good offensive instinct to him and he hates to give anything away, defensively. He takes a lot of pride in that."' … [Read more...] about Meyer, C-Mac go on Day 1
Sabres' draft features 10 picks and not much else
'"I think overall we would say we did a very good job," said Don Luce, Sabres director of player personnel. "We got the things we were looking for. We accomplished what we wanted to do."' … [Read more...] about Sabres' draft features 10 picks and not much else
Sabres select Vanek fifth overall
University of Minnesota forward Thomas Vanek, a three-year veteran of the United States Hockey League with Sioux Falls, was selected fifth overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the opening round of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft this afternoon. … [Read more...] about Sabres select Vanek fifth overall
Sabres get Vanek with fifth pick
'He will meet with the Sabres' front office in the coming weeks to determine when he will turn professional, although the allure of more playing time and a shot at an NCAA three-peat with Minnesota is strong.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get Vanek with fifth pick
Buffalo takes Vanek with fifth overall pick
'Although just 19 years old, the 6-foot-2, 208-pound Vanek was described by hockey analysts on ESPN2 as the best pure goal-scorer in the draft and one of few guys in the top five picks who is ready to play in the NHL next year.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo takes Vanek with fifth overall pick
Sabres turn to defense in Day 2 of NHL draft
'Beginning with Jan Hejda, taken 106th overall, the Sabres concluded the draft by selecting five defensemen with their final seven picks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres turn to defense in Day 2 of NHL draft
Vanek has chance to return to Buffalo
'"I won a championship there already and hopefully there is more to come," Vanek said. "I'm happy to be in Buffalo."' … [Read more...] about Vanek has chance to return to Buffalo