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'Here's the dilemma: If Vanek stays in school another year, it could turn into two more years with an expected labor war between the NHL and its players' association threatening to wipe out the 2004-05 season.' … [Read more...] about Thrashers' Heatley could become role model for Vanek

'Bouchard had five goals, seven assists and a plus-6 rating in 27 games with the Rangers last season. He was dealt to Pittsburgh in February as part of the deal that sent star forward Alexei Kovalev to the Rangers, and he had one assist in five games before suffering a broken jaw. He returned to play two more games at the end of the year.' … [Read more...] about Bouchard, Sabres agree to make deal

'Bouchard will be playing for his eighth team in his last six years.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Bouchard

'The Sabres have added a little depth, and hopefully a little size and muscle, by signing unrestricted free agent defenseman Joel Bouchard.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Bouchard

'They agreed to terms with 29-year old journeyman defenseman Joel Bouchard. He's a 6-foot-1 209 pound blue liner.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Add Depth To Their D

'''The leadership with Rayzor, Rhett and Stu we're going to miss,'' Sabre Eric Boulton said. ''But we gotta find other guys to do that. Other guys are getting older and have been around longer. They gotta be leaders next year.''' … [Read more...] about Sabres' Ruff considers rotating captaincy

'"I've had long discussions with other coaches, and I know as young as we are that maybe (the captaincy) shouldn't just fall on one guy's shoulders."' … [Read more...] about Ruff unsure where 'C' breeze is blowing

'"I wouldn't read too much into this being a slight on a player. It's just a business-conscious organization in a business-conscious league."' … [Read more...] about No two ways about it: Some Sabres puzzled

'The Sabres will open training camp in Jack Gatecliff Arena with physicals on Sept. 11 followed by three days of on-ice workouts.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce preseason dates, make Ontario marketing push

'The last five years he served as a member of the Sabres' executive management team, directing most non-hockey operations including sales, marketing, broadcast and college athletics.' … [Read more...] about Back to college for Bertovich

Sept. 19 Ottawa (@ Binghamton, NY) Sept. 21 Toronto Sept. 27 @ Montreal Sept. 28 @ Chicago Sept. 30 Tampa Bay (@ Kitchener) Oct. 2 Chicago (@ Rochester) Oct. 4 Columbus Oct. 5 Ottawa (@ St. Catharines) … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2003 preseason schedule

'``Throughout the 33-year history of the Buffalo Sabres, we've enjoyed a strong, loyal fan base and hopefully, with these announcements, we can expand and grow the number of Sabres fans in Canada,'' managing partner Larry Quinn said Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reach out to Canadian fans

'"I like the coaches and the owner wants to win, so I know I'm going into a good situation."' … [Read more...] about Delmore mulls life as Sabre

'The Drury trade is such a masterpiece, it makes you believe all those reports that Reigier’s hands were tied by the Rigas family for years.' … [Read more...] about Sabres show they&#8217re serious about winning

Regier made it clear while announcing the Chris Drury trade that he expects more production from veteran center Curtis Brown this season. Brown was a promising young player who hasn\\\'t reached his potential and, in fact, has become less effective over the past several years. I think he would tell you the same thing. He has got more, Regier said. We have to find a way to help … [Read more...] about Yashins big salary puts squeeze on Peca and Islanders