'With the departure of Hasek and Peca, two of Buffalo's central figures from their 1999 Stanley Cup finals appearance, so goes the odds of Buffalo getting back to the finals any time soon.' … [Read more...] about Sabres moving in a youthful direction
The Sabres Report - Jul 17, 2001
Amerks, Sabres stay together
'After nearly four months of negotiations, the teams finally agreed yesterday on a revamped four-year affiliation that gives the Sabres full responsibility for player personnel and ensures the Amerks financial viability.' … [Read more...] about Amerks, Sabres stay together
Sabres sign a pair of young prospects
'The signing of highly touted defenseman Henrik Tallinder and right winger Ales Kotalik by the Buffalo Sabres means the Rochester Americans should have a new scoring threat up front but not necessarily a better defense.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign a pair of young prospects
The Sabres Report - Jul 16, 2001
Sabres sign Tallinder, Kotalik; Satan, Taylor elect arbitration
'Miroslav Satan, second in scoring last season for the Buffalo Sabres, and fellow forward Chris Taylor have filed for arbitration. Allowing Sunday's for filing deadline to pass were defensemen Alexei Zhitnik and Rhett Warrener, the Sabres said Monday. Zhitnik who led all Sabres defenseman with eight goals and 37 points last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Tallinder, Kotalik; Satan, Taylor elect arbitration
Tallinder OKs Sabres deal
'Henrik Tallinder, one of the Buffalo Sabres' best prospects, has agreed to terms with the team, according to two reports from Sweden.' … [Read more...] about Tallinder OKs Sabres deal
The Sabres Report - Jul 14, 2001
Andreychuk the latest vet to choose a new home
'Andreychuk, who is married to a Buffalonian and has maintained a residence in Western New York for almost two decades, became an unrestricted free agent after the Sabres declined to pick up his option year by the June 30 deadline.' … [Read more...] about Andreychuk the latest vet to choose a new home
Andreychuk signs with Bolts
'"We didn't feel we had enough veteran presence in our dressing room, and Dave Andreychuk is a consummate pro," Dudley said. "He's been able to play at a high level for so long because he prepares himself so well. He's a very influential guy in the locker room because people gravitate toward him."' … [Read more...] about Andreychuk signs with Bolts
Lightning signs Andreychuk
'"But if it hadn't been for Dave Andreychuk ... he's such an influential guy, he took the rest of the team and accepted what we were doing and he grasped it and he dragged everybody along with him."' … [Read more...] about Lightning signs Andreychuk
The Sabres Report - Jul 13, 2001
Tampa Bay signs LW Dave Andreychuk and D Grant Ledyard
'Last season, Andreychuk had 20 goals and 33 points in 74 games for Buffalo primarily as a power-play specialist.' … [Read more...] about Tampa Bay signs LW Dave Andreychuk and D Grant Ledyard
Lightning sign LW Andreychuk, D Ledyard
'"Dave Andreychuk is the consummate professional in many ways,"...' … [Read more...] about Lightning sign LW Andreychuk, D Ledyard
Talent show
\'But the Sabres also have their share of weak spots: Buffalo desperately needs an experienced back-up goaltender, and the team has done little to shore up its ability to score goals. Unless the largely anonymous corps of forwards can convert its workhorse philosophy into a more potent attack, the Sabres seem destined for another sub-par season up front.\' … [Read more...] about Talent show
The Sabres Report - Jul 12, 2001
Sabres will host Mario, Hasek in matinees
'The Buffalo Sabres are going to have the Pittsburgh Penguins and Dominik Hasek for lunch next season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will host Mario, Hasek in matinees
The Sabres Report - Jul 11, 2001
Schedule something to shout about
OK, Sabres' fans, get out your 2002 year-at-a-glance calendars. For March 13, pencil in this reminder: “Buy throat lozenges.” You'll need them after Detroit Red Wing Dominik Hasek and New York Islander Mike Peca make their returns to Buffalo on March 10 and March 12. … [Read more...] about Schedule something to shout about
Hasek made wrong choice with Wings
'Personally, I have a hard time seeing these Red Wings being one of the top contenders for the new season.' … [Read more...] about Hasek made wrong choice with Wings