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But in terms of a message, it is significant. It sends a message, a good message, to the supporters of the team and, more importantly, to the dressing room. It sends a message to potential playoff opponents. … [Read more...] about Sens get Rayser sharp for playoffs

It is a good thing, Neil said of the trade for Ray yesterday. Any time you can add toughness like that, it just makes everyone else play tougher. He adds a physical presence. When you have a couple of guys doing that, the other team is looking over their shoulder that much more. It keeps them on their heels. … [Read more...] about Neil welcomes latest addition to tough-guy corps

Ryan was a skilled if slender forward with offensive skill. But the Stars believe they have several talented forwards in their pipeline, particularly in Europe. … [Read more...] about Stars make deals, bolster depth

In exchange for Barnes, the Stars traded minor-league prospect Mike Ryan and a second-round pick in the 2003 draft. … [Read more...] about Stars gain depth with trades

Muckler wanted Brad May, but was told by the Phoenix Coyotes he would not be dealt. … [Read more...] about Ray immediately calls out Domi after deal to Ottawa

'The 5-foot-10, 181-pound Briere has 70 goals, 76 assists and 146 penalty minutes in 266 career NHL games, all with Phoenix over six seasons.' … [Read more...] about Coyotes Get Center Chris Gratton From Sabres for Daniel Briere

``Obviously Chris was a good player for us, but what we do is kind of roll it back here a little bit,'' general manager Darcy Regier said. ``(Briere's) a couple of years younger. He's certainly a different type of player and I think it's a good fit for us considering where we'd like to go. ... He's got upside.'' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Briere in dealing Gratton to Coyotes

Regier said the Sabres could make further deals before the NHL's trading deadline Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade three veterans

'Gratton, 27, joins his fourth team in a 10-year career after he was taken third overall in the 1993 draft by Tampa Bay. He ranked second in scoring on last-place Buffalo with 15 goals and 29 assists in 66 games and was fourth with 86 penalty minutes.' … [Read more...] about Coyotes get C Gratton from Sabres for C Briere

'''It's a cold, harsh, stark reality of where we are as a franchise,'' Sabres general manager Darcy Regier said. ''But it's an opportunity to reaccelerate the building process for what will amount to focus on not only next season, but even more so, beyond a new collective bargaining agreement.'' Regier said he consulted … [Read more...] about Sabres trade two veterans

'``It's something you play for ever since you were a little kid, to lift that cup over your head,'' Barnes said. ``I'm looking forward to being part of it, to be part of another chance for a Cup.''' … [Read more...] about Stars get C Barnes, D Odelein in separate deals

'Barnes, 33, had 11 goals and 21 assists as Buffalo's captain this season. In four-plus seasons with the Sabres, he had 67 goals and 105 assists.' … [Read more...] about NHL's Stars Get Odelein From Chicago, Stu Barnes From Buffalo

'"Stu has been a tremendous leader for our organization," said Buffalo general manager Darcy Regier. "He is a tremendous individual and has been a great asset to the organization and the community. We wish him the best in Dallas."' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Barnes to Stars for Ryan, second-round pick

'A menacing presence on the ice Ray has just 40 goals and 50 assists but has led the NHL in penalty minutes twice during his 14 seasons.' … [Read more...] about Senators Trade for Tough Guy Ray

'Barnes was a key member of the Sabres team that played the Stars in the 1999 Stanley Cup Finals and should strengthen the third and fourth lines. Barnes was Buffalo's third-leading scorer with 32 points, including 11 goals.' … [Read more...] about Stars acquire two players for stretch