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'One of the most intriguing would be a trade for Biron. Mired in their own post-great-goalie-era after the retirement of Dominik Hasek last summer, the Sabres are loaded with highly regarded young prospects, namely Mikka Norenen and Ryan Miller. This would be the time to go with the kids.' … [Read more...] about Biron, Chechmanek among Avs’ Possible Options

'"Everyone here recognized this is a challenge," Regier said. "Lindy does as well. No one's backing away from it. No one's running. Everybody knows the criticism. Everybody knows about status quo. We're not going to run away, and we're not walking away. We're going to find a way to get it done. In seven months, come back and … [Read more...] about Sabres raise their sights

'"I thought I was done here," Ruff admitted. "I thought it would be time to go elsewhere."' … [Read more...] about Ruff exudes a new sense of purpose

'Making the playoffs isn't a very ambitious goal, but at least he's giving us something to hold them to. If they miss the playoffs for a third straight year, there'll be hell to pay. The first one held to account will be the coach.' … [Read more...] about Accountability needs to reach the GM's office

'The Sabres will make qualifying offers before June 30 to their other 12 restricted free agents: forwards Eric Boulton, Curtis Brown, Tim Connolly, Ales Kotalik, Adam Mair, Taylor Pyatt and Miroslav Satan and defensemen Rory Fitzpatrick, Dmitri Kalinin, Jay McKee, Henrik Tallinder and Rhett Warrener. Boulton, Brown, Satan, Fitzpatrick, McKee and Warrener have arbitration … [Read more...] about Sabres sign 2 draftees, won't keep Hamel

'Regier acknowledged that this team got too young too fast and is looking for veteran leadership to come on board. Quinn and Ruff both described last year's performance as an "embarrassment."' … [Read more...] about Regier And Ruff Told Win, Or Else

'“I’m convinced we can make this a winner. I see what Tom has done in the business world (as the founder and CEO of Paychex Inc.). I’m also convinced this team lacked direction and Tom brings that.”' … [Read more...] about Ruff takes pay cut, stays with Sabres

'It is much too early to tell if Roy is destined to replace departed Michael Peca as the heart and soul of the Sabres, but he appears to have some of the right ingredients.' … [Read more...] about Roy gives Sabres talent infusion

'Thorburn is a rugged center who finished with 30 goals, 71 points and 124 penalty minutes in 64 games with Plymouth of the OHL last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Roy, Thorburn

'"We need to come to a balance," Golisano said. "We want to win. We have an obligation to the fans to do the best we can, we have an obligation to the players and staff and we have to blend everything together to make something that is viable. The moves to keep Darcy and Lindy take us in that direction. I think these guys have the talent and … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Ruff, GM Regier to remain with team

'Calling last year an "embarrassment," Sabres' managing partner Larry Quinn said after an "objective analysis" that both Regier and Ruff stack up well as talent evaluators compared to their peers across the National Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about Sabres retain Regier as GM, Ruff as coach

'The OHL's Rookie of the Year in 2000, Roy notched 28 goals and 78 assists in 49 games for Kitchener in 2002-03. He also helped Canada win a silver medal at the World Junior Hockey Championships last year.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo inks Derek Roy

'Although Regier had four years left on a six-year deal, there were public questions surrounding his future with the team before Wednesday's endorsement from Golisano and managing partner Larry Quinn.' … [Read more...] about Sabres retain coach and GM

'Roy, Buffalo's second-round pick in 2001, had 28 goals and 78 points in 49 games with Kitchener of the OHL last season. He also had three goals and an assist in four games to help Kitchener win the Memorial Cup and take MVP honors.' … [Read more...] about Forward Roy signs with Sabres

'``I found people are willing to change, are really enthusiastic and want to win, and I think that's the most important ingredient we're looking for,'' Quinn said. ``We've got to choose the best decision to give the team the best opportunity to win and we've given them some very strong goals. They've got to make the playoffs this year and … [Read more...] about Sabres to keep Ruff, Regier