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Celebrating 40 Years: The Captain 1970s
Blogs Source:Sabre Noise | A Buffalo Sabres Blog - about 4 hours ago
In two weeks, the Buffalo Sabres will start celebrating 40 years as a franchise entertaining the great city of Buffalo. Here’s a Sabrenoise look at the history of the franchise, through the eyes of the captain.
1970-1971 Floyd Smith
Probably the most successful coach in Buffalo Sabres history. The first captain in Buffalo Sabres history, he transitioned the Sabres, who ended the 1971-1972 season in 6th place, to a first, and then two second place seasons in the division. In the first... Read More »
NHL 2010-11 Season Preview: Wrestling with Buffalo Sabres (Yahoo! Sports)
National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - NHL - Buffalo Sabres News - September 4 12:28 PM EDT
Colorful characters, revered championships, staged fights ... the rink shares plenty with the squared circle.... Read More »
BT's 10 Bold 2010-11 NHL Predictions: The Buffalo Sabres
National News Source:Bleacher Report - Buffalo Sabres - September 2 03:51 PM EDT
The Buffalo Sabres have been an up-and-down team for a few years, but whenever they're down, they always seem to recover.Of course everyone remembers those dynamic Chris Drury and Daniel Briere years, but when those two were signed away many wondered how Buffalo would recover. Could they get the team back to a competitive level? What would the response from the fans be to the losses of those two stars?The Sabres were able to replace those stars with younger, high-ceiling options, they're top-10 ... Read More »
Puck Headlines: Savard's agent rants on Bettman; NHLPA strife (Yahoo! Sports)
National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - NHL - Buffalo Sabres News - September 2 02:59 PM EDT
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in...... Read More »
Darcy Regier's Top 10 Best Aquisitions
National News Source:Bleacher Report - Buffalo Sabres - September 2 01:23 PM EDT
This is Part One of a two-part series dealing with Darcy Regier's player acquisitions over his tenure as the Buffalo Sabres' General Manager.Many people criticize Buffalo Sabres' General Manager Darcy Regier for his mismanagement of players and bad trades. I decided I would take the top ten best aquisitions by Regier, and the top worst so that fans can decide for themselves if the positives outweigh the negatives or vice versa. Excluded from this "best list" are first-round picks such as Thomas ... Read More »
Leadership needs to be from within
Blogs Source:Sabre Noise | A Buffalo Sabres Blog - September 1 08:25 PM EDT
I’ve begun to realize that although the Sabres are a successful organization when it comes to grooming prospects, they have difficulty producing leaders. Sure, the Sabres have homegrown players that have served as assistants or even “rotating” captains, but no one has been able to step-up and take the role as the ultimate leader.
The only reason I started thinking about this is because of the acquisition of Rob Niedermayer. Darcy brought in Niedermayer to bring his veteran pres... Read More »
MSG NETWORK TO SHOWCASE BEST OF THE 2009-10 BUFFALO SABRES’ SEASON
National News Source:Sabres Recent Headlines - September 1 01:57 PM EDT
MSG Network announced today that it will telecast a series of the best games from the Buffalo Sabres’ 2009-10 season. The eight-game lineup will start on Wednesday, September 8 and run through Wednesday, September 30. A complete schedule is ...... Read More »
National News Source:Sabres Recent Headlines - September 1 08:09 AM EDT
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Sabres give F Matt Ellis one-year, two-way deal (SportingNews.com)
National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - NHL - Buffalo Sabres News - September 1 01:34 AM EDT
Matt Ellis is the kind of forward Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff loves -- gritty, physical and a good locker-room presence. Critics would say Ellis is the perfect Ruff player because he's also a fourth-line winger who provides little offense. Fair or not, Ellis signed a one-year deal with the Sabres on Tuesday, his 29th birthday. The Sabres didn't disclose financial terms, but authoritative Capgeek.com reports the pact is for $625,000 at the NHL level and $105,000 if he slips to the AHL... Read More »
Sabres re-sign forward Ellis to 1-year contract (AP)
National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - NHL - Buffalo Sabres News - August 31 05:51 PM EDT
The Buffalo Sabres have re-signed unrestricted free agent forward Matt Ellis to a one-year contract. A gritty fourth-line player, Ellis rejoins the team for a third season after setting career-highs with 13 points (three goals, 10 assists) and 72 games played last year. The signing was announced by the team as Ellis celebrated his 29th birthday on Tuesday.... Read More »
SABRES RE-SIGN FORWARD MATT ELLIS
National News Source:Sabres Recent Headlines - August 31 04:28 PM EDT
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Buffalo Sabres GM Darcy Regier announced today the Sabres have re-signed unrestricted free agent forward Matt Ellis to a one-year contract.
Ellis (8/31/1981, 6&...... Read More »
National News Source:Sabres Recent Headlines - August 31 08:27 AM EDT
Throughout the 2009-10 season, you - the fans - have voted for the Buffalo Sabres Play of the Week. Now sabres.com wants narrow down the field from the top 16 clips you've selected to the ultimate Play Of The Year. Each week, one highlight wil...... Read More »
Sometimes, It’s Not About the Money
Blogs Source:Sabre Noise | A Buffalo Sabres Blog - August 31 07:07 AM EDT
It seems that Tim Kennedy, despite getting waived and bought out by the Buffalo Sabres, will play most of his home games in the state of New York still.
Yesterday it was announced that Tim Kennedy agreed to a contract with the New York Rangers. It was reported as a one year, $550,000, one way deal.
But wait a minute! Timmy, thats less than the Sabres qualifying offer to you to keep you out of arbitration! and its just a hair over half of what an arbitrator told you that you were worth. Oh,... Read More »
What We Learned: The best team in Western Conference, entire NHL? (Yahoo! Sports)
National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - NHL - Buffalo Sabres News - August 30 09:45 AM EDT
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National News Source:Sabres Recent Headlines - August 30 09:30 AM EDT
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Free-agent Kariya to miss season with post-concussion syndrome (Yahoo! Sports)
National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - NHL - Buffalo Sabres News - August 27 09:25 PM EDT
Back in April, Paul Kariya was still on the fence about playing in the 2010-11 season, saying he'd take time...... Read More »
Blogs Source:Sabre Noise | A Buffalo Sabres Blog - August 27 12:57 PM EDT
Its coming, and I know it. Turning 30. Reaching that mid life portion where many people reevaluate how to go about things. Jobs, cars, family, leisure time.Â
I stopped this morning to think about why I love hockey so much. It’s pretty much in my genes. If there is a hockey game on, I’ll watch it. AHL, College, International, NHL - men’s or women’s hockey. We talked last night about womens hockey and a possible WNHL – I’d buy into that – j... Read More »
Blogs Source:Sabre Noise | A Buffalo Sabres Blog - August 26 10:11 PM EDT
Ok, quick Sabres fans, check your pulse……ok good were all still with it.
It what seems to be the most boring and dull off season in hockey history (or at least what I can remember) what has there been news worthy to talk about?
Ilya Kovalchuck? Honestly though, unless you follow the Devils (they might not admit to it, but some people actually do) or your name is Ilya Kovalchuck that got old before he signed that ridiculous contract and got the hockey world and the media roped into ... Read More »
12 nationally televised games announced for the Sabres
Blogs Source:Sabre Noise | A Buffalo Sabres Blog - August 26 09:07 PM EDT
The national television schedule for the NHL was released yesterday and the Sabres potentially have twelve nationally aired hockey games. As of right now nine are confirmed on the Versus network, but the other three will be announced 13 days prior to the game on NBC. The exposure for the Buffalo Sabres is great thing for the team itself. Not only will the Sabres grace the national airwaves with their presence, but it will also help market the Sabres to other areas of the country.
There is no dou... Read More »
SABRES SIGN FORWARD COLIN STUART
National News Source:Sabres Recent Headlines - August 26 08:58 AM EDT
Buffalo Sabres GM Darcy Regier announced today the Sabres have signed unrestricted free agent forward Colin Stuart to a one-year contract.
Stuart (7/8/1982, 6’2”, 205 lbs.) spent last season with the AHL’s Abbotsford Heat whe...... Read More »
Timing of Fehr appointment curious: Marek (CBC.ca)
National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - NHL - Buffalo Sabres News - August 26 12:41 AM EDT
According to reports, the longtime head of the baseball players' union, Donald Fehr, has agreed to accept the position as new executive director of the NHL Players' Association. The timing is interesting.... Read More »
Buffalo Sabres Offseason Roundup
National News Source:Bleacher Report - Buffalo Sabres - August 25 11:58 PM EDT
Another offseason goes by and still no Kovalchuk or Gonchar in a sabres uniform however as always there is optimism in sabreland. Here's a look at what the sabres accomplished and what they still need to accomplish this offseason and what to expect in the upcoming season
Defensive Shuffle
The Buffalo Sabres lost two key members of their defense when Henrik Tallinder and Toni Lydman filed for free agency and before you assume that Darcy Regier played Mr. Scrooge with their contract... Read More »
Raffi Torres headed to Vancouver
Blogs Source:Sabre Noise | A Buffalo Sabres Blog - August 25 09:12 PM EDT
The short lived Sabre was signed by the Vancouver Canucks today according to NHL.com. Torres was brought to the Sabres organization for grit and scoring, but Torres never found his stride. The 28 year old winger only was able to produce a measly 5 points in 12 games- none of them goals.
I actually like the style Torres plays despite his lackluster showing with the Sabres. Unfortunately he never clicked with his line mates and was eventually squeezed out of the lineup. I do wish him well though a... Read More »
NHLPA hires Fehr as executive director: report (CBC.ca)
National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - NHL - Buffalo Sabres News - August 25 08:46 PM EDT
The NHL Players' Association has hired Donald Fehr, the longtime head of the baseball players' union, as its new executive director, the Sports Business Journal reported Wednesday.... Read More »
Canucks sign Torres to 1-year deal (CBC.ca)
National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - NHL - Buffalo Sabres News - August 25 03:41 PM EDT
The Vancouver Canucks signed Raffi Torres to a one-year deal on Wednesday, the team announced.... Read More »
Winners, losers in the VERSUS 2010-11 NHL cable schedule (Yahoo! Sports)
National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - NHL - Buffalo Sabres News - August 25 03:29 PM EDT
There are a few bits of positive news in the 2010-11 VERSUS schedule for the NHL regular season, so let's...... Read More »
SABRES RELEASE NATIONAL TV SCHEDULE
National News Source:Sabres Recent Headlines - August 25 02:00 PM EDT
Mike Grier, Paul Gaustad and Tyler Myers celebrate a goal at HSBC Arena (Getty Images)
The National Hockey League today announced the national television schedules ...... Read More »
National News Source:Sabres Recent Headlines - August 25 08:21 AM EDT
Throughout the 2009-10 season, you - the fans - have voted for the Buffalo Sabres Play of the Week. Now sabres.com wants narrow down the field from the top 16 clips you've selected to the ultimate Play Of The Year. Each week, one highlight wil...... Read More »
Raffi Torres reportedly cuts deal with Vancouver Canucks (SportingNews.com)
National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - NHL - Buffalo Sabres News - August 25 03:11 AM EDT
Needing a gritty forward, the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday signed winger Raffi Torres, according to published reports. The deal is a bargain -- one year, $1 million for a player who was paid nearly three times that last season. There's also a risk: Torres, who turns 29 in October, has been plagued by injuries in recent seasons. Still, it's a worthy gamble considering how well Torres plays when healthy. He has good hands, speed and a terrier mentality.... Read More »
Low risk, high reward for Canucks in Raffi Torres signing (Yahoo! Sports)
National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - NHL - Buffalo Sabres News - August 25 01:38 AM EDT
Even with pennies pinched and salaries squeezed this offseason, the questions remains: How much did Raffi...... Read More »
Fantasy hockey’s most draftable Sabre
Blogs Source:Sabre Noise | A Buffalo Sabres Blog - August 24 09:38 PM EDT
Fantasy hockey may not be the most popular fantasy game out there, but it is my personal favorite. I’ve been playing fantasy hockey since junior high. To be completely honest I don’t have any inside scoops or tips for your fantasy hockey team; however, I will give you some insight into who you should grab and when to grab them from the Buffalo Sabres.
If you’re like me it is nearly inevitable that you’re going to draft at least one Sabres player for your team- it is a ble... Read More »
NHL at Sochi debate is going strong at World Hockey Summit (SportingNews.com)
National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - NHL - Buffalo Sabres News - August 24 07:10 PM EDT
TORONTO -- The Winter Olympics won’t be staged in Russia until 2014, but posturing already is going strong. IIHF president Rene Fasel wants to build off the success of the Vancouver Olympics by bringing NHL players back to the Sochi Games. He knows there will be resistance from the NHL and team owners, who question the payoff of shutting down the season for games in Russia. But following his session at the World Hockey Summit, Fasel said hockey must send the best players to the Winter Olympics... Read More »
SABRES, BANDITS TICKETS NO LONGER SOLD AT TOPS MARKETS
National News Source:Sabres Recent Headlines - August 24 08:39 AM EDT
Tickets.com today announced that tickets for all Buffalo Sabres and Buffalo Bandits home games will no longer be available for purchase at the 63 Tickets.com outlets operated by Tops Markets throughout Western New York and Pennsylvania due to a ch...... Read More »
CLASSIC CLIP: SCHOENY'S ZAMBONI EXIT
National News Source:Sabres Recent Headlines - August 24 08:17 AM EDT
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High Expectations: Danny Briere Primed for Best Season With Flyers
National News Source:Bleacher Report - Buffalo Sabres - August 23 01:09 PM EDT
In the summer of 2007, the Philadelphia Flyers signed free agent center Danny Briere to an eight-year, $52 million contract that would pay the crafty forward an annual cap hit of $6.5 million per season with a full no-movement clause.Briere was coming off a 95-point season (32 goals, 63 assists) with the Buffalo Sabres in which he established himself as one of the best offensive players in the game, and was part of a three-headed center monster on the free agent market along with former Buffalo... Read More »
What We Learned: Will someone give Kyle Wellwood a job already? (Yahoo! Sports)
National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - NHL - Buffalo Sabres News - August 23 09:40 AM EDT
Hello, this is a feature that will run through the entire season and aims to recap the weekend's events and...... Read More »
National News Source:Sabres Recent Headlines - August 23 08:14 AM EDT
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More than 200 teams competed this weekend in the Buffalo Sabres annual Street HockeyFest, sponsored by HSBC Ban...... Read More »
Will The Buffalo Sabres Win The Northeast Division Again?
National News Source:Bleacher Report - Buffalo Sabres - August 22 04:21 PM EDT
This is Part Three of an eight-part series of questions about the Sabres that many people have been wondering about over the offseason.
The Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference in the NHL was quietly one of the strongest divisions in the league last year, sending four of its five teams to the playoffs.
Seeing as there are only eight slots for teams to make it, with half of them being from one division, that’s pretty good. The Buffalo Sabres won this divis... Read More »
Blogs Source:Sabre Noise | A Buffalo Sabres Blog - August 20 08:33 PM EDT
With the 40th Anniversary Season celebration set to begin on September 18th, the team has a few jersey swaps going on.
The “slug” or current logo is disappearing as the primary logo of the Buffalo Sabres (yay!). In its place will be the modernized original logo. The home sweaters will be the alternate jersey from the last two seasons, and the yet to be released away whites will probably be the same thing as the midnight blues, but it white.
The third jersey is a new concept. Wh... Read More »
Minor league hockey in Buffalo could work
Blogs Source:Sabre Noise | A Buffalo Sabres Blog - August 20 05:50 PM EDT
I’ve been giving this a lot of thought and I think bringing in a minor league hockey team could be beneficial to the city of Buffalo. Now I’m not specifically talking about an AHL hockey team- that would be too big- but what about a team from the ECHL? The ECHL is still a respectable hockey league that produces NHL caliber players, but the league is small enough so the expenses wouldn’t be too high.
We all know Buffalo loves their hockey, so more professional hockey would poten... Read More »
Division Championships Mean, Nothing?
Blogs Source:Sabre Noise | A Buffalo Sabres Blog - August 20 04:58 PM EDT
So last night on Rink Side Rants, the topic of the RDO camp came up, and what the NHL needs to do to make the league better and more interesting.
One thing that popped up, that has been talked about a lot on our weekly live podcast, is making the playoffs – or at least division titles more meaningful.
Take the NFL for example. Of the sixteen regular season games, six are divisional games. Thats 37.5 percent of your regular season. The NHL plays 24 divisional games, or 29.26 percent o... Read More »
Andrew Peters signs with Panthers (SportingNews.com)
National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - NHL - Buffalo Sabres News - August 20 03:58 PM EDT
Tough-guy Andrew Peters found his way to the Florida Panthers on Thursday, punching a one-year, two-way deal with the team after spending last season with the New Jersey Devils. Financial terms were not immediately available. Peters is expected to split time with the Panthers and their AHL Rochester affiliate. Coach Peter DeBoer seldom uses a enforcer, the Miami Herald reports. With Devils, he had a team-high 93 penalty minutes last season in 29 games.... Read More »
Blogs Source:Sabre Noise | A Buffalo Sabres Blog - August 19 08:04 PM EDT
Often times we take a break for the real world of hockey around here, for a hard look at the lighter side of hockey, the one we can play with our thumbs.
There are all types of people who game. Some are more serious about it than others, some are better at it than others, and some just cheat really well.
How many of us can remember that kid growing up – who would laugh at you because you couldn’t get passed a level that they beat, only to figure out after you beat the real way that... Read More »
Will The Buffalo Sabres' Defense Be Better?
National News Source:Bleacher Report - Buffalo Sabres - August 19 05:06 PM EDT
This is Part Two of an eight-part series of questions about the Sabres that many people have been wondering about over the offseason
Defense hasn't really been a strong suit of the Sabres for the few years after the lockout. However, last year's defense may have surprised many people.
While it certainly is not an elite defense, the Sabres' defense could have been considered a top 15 defense last season, which puts them in the top half of the league.
With the emergence of defensman T... Read More »
National News Source:Sabres Recent Headlines - August 19 02:44 PM EDT
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EA Sports releases NHL 11 demo for PS Network and XBOX live
Blogs Source:Sabre Noise | A Buffalo Sabres Blog - August 18 09:41 PM EDT
Yesterday EA sports released a playable demo for the Playstation Network and XBOX live. EA Sports’ NHL series is highly regarded as the best sports game out in the market and this year’s installment will not disappoint. Fortunately I got to test the demo first hand on my Playstation and I absolutely loved it.
Unfortunately the demo is pretty short; it only allows the user to play the third period in a repeat match-up between the Flyers and the Blackhawks, but it didn’t stop me... Read More »
EA releases NHL 11 demo for PS Network and Xbox Live
Blogs Source:Sabre Noise | A Buffalo Sabres Blog - August 18 09:32 PM EDT
Yesterday EA sports released a playable demo for the Playstation Network and XBOX live. EA Sports’ NHL series is highly regarded as the best sports game out in the market and this year’s installment will not disappoint. Fortunately I got to test the demo first hand on my Playstation and I absolutely loved it.
Unfortunately the demo is pretty short; it only allows the user to play the third period in a repeat match-up between the Flyers and the Blackhawks, but it didn’t stop me... Read More »
Outlook 2010-2011: Goaltenders
Blogs Source:Sabre Noise | A Buffalo Sabres Blog - August 18 01:53 AM EDT
We are just about one month away from the start of training camp, and it looks like the roster is going to be just about set and ready for the season.
One thing that will look very similar is the goaltending situation.
Much to the chagrin of the Sabres fan, is the return of Patrick Lalime to the backup duties of Buffalo goaltenders. With only 9 wins in 40 games played for the Sabres over the past two season, it is a head scratching move as to why he was brought back, when there were several o... Read More »
Blogs Source:Sabre Noise | A Buffalo Sabres Blog - August 17 09:46 PM EDT
When will we see the plan that Darcy Regier; Larry Quinn, and absent owner Tom Golisano have in place?
When the team was hot – the city, and the ownership was high on them. The only acceptable goal was the Stanley Cup.... Read More »
Blogs Source:Sabre Noise | A Buffalo Sabres Blog - August 17 08:22 PM EDT
Well, it seems Tomas Kaberle will remain a Leaf until at least the end of the 2010-2011 season.
I know many of us here in Western New York were hoping the ultra-talented defenseman would be traded to the Buffalo Sabres and fulfill the elusive powerplay quarterback position that they desperately need, but that pipe-dream was ended yesterday when Kaberle’s no-trade clause kicked back in.
Ultimately it is here nor there at this point. Sure, Kaberle would be an excellent asset to the team, bu... Read More »
Is this the make-or-break season for Drew Stafford?
Blogs Source:Sabre Noise | A Buffalo Sabres Blog - August 16 09:30 PM EDT
First of all I would just like to say hello to all the readers of this blog. I was very fortunate to have Tim take me on as a writer and I hope that you all will enjoy my posts. With that said, it’s time to get down to business.
This past season it seems as if Drew Stafford has taken a step back in developing into a solid power forward- or at least a lateral step sideways. Originally when Stafford broke onto the scene in 2006, it looked as if Stafford was the player to watch out for. At 6-... Read More »
Blogs Source:Sabre Noise | A Buffalo Sabres Blog - August 16 08:43 PM EDT
As we grow as a network, and as the team grows closer and closer to a Stanley Cup (we all hope) we will add to the team here.
And we have done just that by adding unrestricted free agent Jim Bateman to our team.
Jim Bateman is a recent graduate of Geneseo State and a self-proclaimed rink-rat. His passion for hockey began at age 7 when he first stepped onto the ice and that passion has only grown. As an avid Buffalo Sabres fan, Jim has strong opinions on all of the Sabres matters, and he enjo... Read More »
Blogs Source:Sabre Noise | A Buffalo Sabres Blog - August 16 06:12 PM EDT
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difficulties, you want someone you can get in touch with no matter the
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phones, texting, Twitter and Facebook, it can be hard to track down
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Blogs Source:Sabre Noise | A Buffalo Sabres Blog - August 14 06:17 PM EDT
Patrick Kane had the Stanley Cup in Buffalo this past Friday and Saturday, and well – it was interesting.
A trip to Niagara Falls where Patrick Kane and the Stanley Cup got a little wet down by the Cave of the Winds.
A trip to the edge of downtown Buffalo to visit with the patients of Roswell Park and Buffalo General. Then a private viewing downtown for Buffalo Police and Fire and their families. Today, he filled it with Buffalo Wings (from what I saw on Twitter it was rumored that the... Read More »
The Stanley Cup Cometh; Training Camp Start Date Released
Blogs Source:Sabre Noise | A Buffalo Sabres Blog - August 11 03:39 PM EDT
It’s official. Just about two months after he scored the Stanley Cup winning goal – Patrick Kane will get his day in the sun in Buffalo. It has been confirmed through the Chicago Blackhawks and Patrick Kane Sr. that the cup will be in town this Friday.Â
A full schedule of events is scheduled to be released sometime today.Â
In Buffalo Sabres related news, the team has announced that it will open up the 40th Anniversary campaign on September 18, 2010. Puck Drop 2010 will start ... Read More »
Expansion and Realignment Part 3
Blogs Source:Sabre Noise | A Buffalo Sabres Blog - August 11 09:37 AM EDT
The final installment of my expansion and realignment plan involves the playoffs. The current system disregards the divisions except for the division winners, who are automatically slotted 1-2-3 in the conference based on records. Playoff slots 4 through 8 are then decided by best record within the conference at the close of the season.Â
By having a total of 9 division winners, a new setup is necessary, as it would not fit into the old format. Divisional records are now going to be the ke... Read More »
Blogs Source:Sabre Noise | A Buffalo Sabres Blog - August 10 10:03 PM EDT
The Buffalo Sabres have resigned Mark Mancari to a one year deal, according to Capgeek.com. The deal would pay him $575,000 for one year. Mancari has done well in Portland/Rochester, but has never been able to make the jump to the big club. The reason? Well it could be a number of things. But I feel it is because he has never been given enough of a chance. Although at some points he seems uninterested and slow. If he is ever to make the jump he needs to be given the chance to do so, unfortunatel... Read More »
Blogs Source:Sabre Noise | A Buffalo Sabres Blog - August 10 05:23 PM EDT
Sorry for my brief hiatus, but I’ve returned and I’m going to touch base on several things that have happened in my absence.
1. The Sabres resigned Marc Andre Gragnani. Sadly it is a one year deal. I think he has potential and would have liked to see him around at least 2-3 years. But maybe the front office knows what they are doing with this one. Hockey’s future says this about him…
Gragnani is a well-rounded defenseman who plays with great tenacity. While he does n... Read More »
Expansion and Realignment Part 2
Blogs Source:Sabre Noise | A Buffalo Sabres Blog - August 10 01:44 PM EDT
For Part 2 of my expansion and realignment series, I looked at naming conventions for the Conferences and Divisions within the league – as well as the regular season schedule.Â
 Hockey has been around in one form or another since the late 1800s. The AHAC began in 1886, and the game evolved with the NHL eventually taking a stronghold in the 1917 season. History is what this game is about, and therefore, I wanted to take a little bit of that history and put it back into the game. It is i... Read More »
Expansion and Realignment? Part 1
Blogs Source:Sabre Noise | A Buffalo Sabres Blog - August 9 04:59 PM EDT
So here is Part 1 of my expansion and realignment plan for the NHL. I was going through my twitter feed and saw one that said the NHL would best be served by a 36 team league.Â
Whether we like it or not, the league will expand beyond its current format. They have done it before, and in the sense of good business, if they think it will bring in more money; they will do it. Goes back to the old saying “If you build it hey will come.” Well that hasn’t been necessarily tru... Read More »
Blogs Source:Sabre Noise | A Buffalo Sabres Blog - August 3 06:26 PM EDT
Darcy Regier rolled out the red carpet to the media today, and basically said, my boss is a cheap bastard.
There is no other way around it. The Buffalo Sabres did not want to keep Tim Kennedy on the payroll for a million dollars for one year.
There not replacing him, there not paving the way for another deal. It’s over for this off season. Nothing.
So here we sit again, pondering the what ifs. What if we were able to attract a decent free agent? This is another sign to would be f... Read More »
Blogs Source:Sabre Noise | A Buffalo Sabres Blog - August 2 08:19 PM EDT
The Buffalo Sabres chose to waive Tim Kennedy today, which makes me wonder exactly what happened between the team and the young prospect. Considering his entry level salary and signing bonuses – a million a year wasn’t that big of a raise for the kid.
If I had my choice between Buffalo’s own, I probably would have kept Kennedy’s skill over Kaleta’s game. Or I would have shed Tim Connolly or Derek Roy and kept the young prospect on – at least the Buffalo ki... Read More »
Blogs Source:Sabre Noise | A Buffalo Sabres Blog - August 2 03:49 PM EDT
As Mike pointed out just a minute ago, The Buffalo Sabres are reportedly preparing to or have waived Tim Kennedy, with the intent of buying out his contract.Â
Remember, the Sabres could not walk away from his arbitration hearing of a one year, one million dollar deal according to the CBA.Â
CHEAP BASTARDS.Â
Ok, now that my initial reaction is done, the Sabres could be making room on the team for what Darcy alluded to in his comments last week about getting ready for training camp but still tal... Read More »
Blogs Source:Sabre Noise | A Buffalo Sabres Blog - August 2 03:45 PM EDT
Tim Kennedy has been placed on waivers according to TSN. I will update this throughout the day as more news filters in. Could this mean a signing is coming? Cap clearing? For what? Is it just bitterness that Kennedy held out for arbitration? The Sabres usually do not buy out players… so lets see what happens.... Read More »
Summer 2010: Slow Offseason; Few Highs
Blogs Source:Sabre Noise | A Buffalo Sabres Blog - July 31 11:18 PM EDT
Whether it was the lack of available talent in free agency; or the handcuffing of the league by Ilya Kovalchuck with has brought movement in the league to a standstill, the Buffalo Sabres have had a relatively mild and slow off season.
As July 1 rolled around and no deals for Henrick Tallinder and Toni Lydman present, you knew that we were going to watch players walk away from this organization once again. The Sabres were able to bring in two free agents in Jordan Leopold and Rob Niedermayer.Â... Read More »
Could 3D Hockey Fill Vacant Arenas?
Blogs Source:Sabre Noise | A Buffalo Sabres Blog - July 29 11:47 PM EDT
Sports on television. Amazing.
Color. Wow; it looks like real life.
Digital Cable. Less fuzzy.
HDTV – wow that looks awesome. Is that the grass growing?
With technology pushing the envelope we are now entering the world of 3D Sports. Can it work? It has already seen some success – but it will all depend on how it is presented.
I talked with Sue from DucksDailyBlog, Frank from TheRatTrick, and Nathan from Predlines. All had differing views on it.
Frank attributed the gim... Read More »
Sutch takes it all in stride with Sabres
Local News Source:The Buffalo News: Buffalo Sabres - July 10 10:56 PM EDT
LEWISTON -- Far away from the ice, in the dining halls and dormitories of Niagara
University, is where Gregg Sutch really mesmerized his fellow Buffalo Sabres' prospects. The
kid with the fast smile, quicker wit and attentive eyes had the players awestruck with his
little trick.... Read More »
Ruff excited about up-and-comers
Local News Source:The Buffalo News: Buffalo Sabres - July 9 10:31 PM EDT
LEWISTON -- Lindy Ruff seems genuinely excited about next season. The Buffalo Sabres'
coach knows he lost a few key players, particularly on defense, and he's not quite sure who is
going to fill their roles.... Read More »
Sabres wrap up development camp
Local News Source:The Buffalo News: Buffalo Sabres - July 9 05:35 PM EDT
The Sabres have put away the nets for their 2010 development camp, and the final order of business was coach Lindy Ruff's chat. ... Read More »
Sabres announce preseason schedule
Local News Source:The Buffalo News: Buffalo Sabres - July 8 07:35 PM EDT
The Buffalo Sabres will squeeze in a six pack of preseason games in a nine-day stretch with
two of the tuneup contests taking place at HSBC Arena, the club announced today.... Read More »
Gleason to chat live today at 10 a.m.
Local News Source:The Buffalo News: Buffalo Sabres - July 8 09:42 AM EDT
Inside the NHL columnist Bucky Gleason chats live on the Sabres Edge blog at 10 a.m. today.... Read More »
Sabres put their money on experience
Local News Source:The Buffalo News: Buffalo Sabres - July 7 10:27 PM EDT
LEWISTON -- Patrick Lalime has seen his share of hockey dressing rooms. The goaltender
has played for 13 teams in four leagues since turning pro in 1994, so he feels he has a knack
for sensing which organizations are going in the right direction.... Read More »
Local News Source:The Buffalo News: Buffalo Sabres - July 7 12:28 PM EDT
The Sabres, still searching for more grit after a first-round playoff exit, have signed forward Rob Niedermayer.... Read More »
Sabres' prospect Kassian learns bitter lesson
Local News Source:The Buffalo News: Buffalo Sabres - July 7 12:12 AM EDT
LEWISTON -- Zack Kassian knows he made a mistake.... Read More »
Ex-Red Wings, Blackhawks tough guy Probert dies
Local News Source:The Buffalo News: Buffalo Sabres - July 5 10:18 PM EDT
Retired hockey enforcer Bob Probert, as adept with his fists as with a stick in a 16-season career with the Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks, died Monday after suffering chest pains while boating with his family. He was 45.... Read More »
Inside the NHL: Dudley doing things right for Atlanta
Local News Source:The Buffalo News: Buffalo Sabres - July 2 10:52 PM EDT
Flash back to Buffalo in the early 1970s, when Rick Dudley with his mop top mushrooming from
his headband and Craig Ramsay with his heavy sideburns were linemates and roommates with the
Sabres. Back then, they were just two hard-working wingers with high hockey IQs.... Read More »
Local News Source:The Buffalo News: Buffalo Sabres - July 2 03:12 PM EDT
The Buffalo Sabres re-signed forward Cody McCormick on Friday.... Read More »
Bucky Gleason chatting now on hockey and the Sabres
Local News Source:The Buffalo News: Buffalo Sabres - July 2 10:06 AM EDT
Hockey columnist Bucky Gleason reviews the first day of free agency, in which the Sabres
lost two defensemen and picked up one.... Read More »
'D' train: Leopold's in; Tallinder and Lydman out
Local News Source:The Buffalo News: Buffalo Sabres - July 2 12:30 AM EDT
Every year, it seems, one position takes the spotlight during the opening day of NHL free
agency. When the league's signing season began at noon Thursday, it quickly became clear this
summer's position of interest was going to be defense.... Read More »
Free Agent Signing Tracker: Biron signs with Rangers
Local News Source:The Buffalo News: Buffalo Sabres - July 1 12:32 PM EDT
Free agency is to kick off today at noon in the National Hockey League.... Read More »
Expect free agent lunacy by lunch
Local News Source:The Buffalo News: Buffalo Sabres - June 30 11:26 PM EDT
There's just something about today, when the calendar flips to July 1. It seems to coincide
with NHL general managers flipping out of their minds.... Read More »
Follow NHL free agency in live chat, blog
Local News Source:The Buffalo News: Buffalo Sabres - June 30 02:47 PM EDT
Free agency kicks off in the NHL at noon on Thursday.... Read More »
Stars moving on without franchise icon Mike Modano
Local News Source:The Buffalo News: Buffalo Sabres - June 29 02:24 PM EDT
If Mike Modano plays a 21st season in the NHL, it won't be with the Dallas Stars.... Read More »
Clock ticking on Sabres' Tallinder and Lydman
Local News Source:The Buffalo News: Buffalo Sabres - June 29 11:33 AM EDT
The countdown to free agency for Sabres defensemen Toni Lydman and Henrik Tallinder is nearly done. Players can begin looking elsewhere Thursday.... Read More »
Sabres see market for deals opening
Local News Source:The Buffalo News: Buffalo Sabres - June 27 10:44 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES -- There will be trades in the NHL, plentiful in both number and
significance. The league's general managers have little doubt of that.... Read More »
Local News Source:The Buffalo News: Buffalo Sabres - June 27 10:13 AM EDT
The NHL draft: the first round in pictures... Read More »
Local News Source:The Buffalo News: Buffalo Sabres - June 27 09:56 AM EDT
Rate the Sabres' draft and leave a comment.... Read More »
Defensemen dominate early picks by Sabres
Local News Source:The Buffalo News: Buffalo Sabres - June 27 12:01 AM EDT
LOS ANGELES -- The Buffalo Sabres just couldn't help it. They'd head toward their picks in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft intent on picking forwards. When it was time to call out the names, though, they'd examine their rankings and switch gears.... Read More »
Junior Sabres open Lane to NHL
Local News Source:The Buffalo News: Buffalo Sabres - June 26 10:05 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES -- The Buffalo Sabres began investing in -- and ultimately purchased
-- the Junior Sabres with the hope it would help Western New Yorkers develop and advance
their hockey careers. Proof that it's working came Saturday during the second round of the NHL
draft.... Read More »
Buffalo Sabres 2010 Draft Choices
Local News Source:The Buffalo News: Buffalo Sabres - June 26 04:52 PM EDT
The Buffalo Sabres had nine selections over seven rounds of the National Hockey League draft on Friday and Saturday in Los Angeles. Here are the picks made by Buffalo.... Read More »
John Vogl blogs live from rounds two through seven
Local News Source:The Buffalo News: Buffalo Sabres - June 26 01:32 PM EDT
The second day of the NHL draft is under way, and the Buffalo Sabres have three picks in the third round.... Read More »
Local News Source:The Buffalo News: Buffalo Sabres - June 25 11:16 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES -- The Buffalo Sabres, who enjoyed the wondrous rookie season of Tyler Myers, have
seen how much a smooth-skating defenseman can help the squad. So during the first round of
Friday's 2010 NHL entry draft, they picked another one.... Read More »
Local News Source:The Buffalo News: Buffalo Sabres - June 25 08:26 PM EDT
The first round of the National Hockey League draft at the Staples Center in Los Angeles will be held Friday night, and rounds two through seven will be held Saturday.... Read More »
John Vogl blogs live from the NHL Draft
Local News Source:The Buffalo News: Buffalo Sabres - June 25 06:47 PM EDT
Buffalo News Sabres beat writer John Vogl is blogging live from the NHL draft at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.... Read More »
Top prospect Hall will hear his name called
Local News Source:The Buffalo News: Buffalo Sabres - June 24 10:52 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES -- Taylor Hall is an NHL draft veteran. He sat in the stands in Ottawa and
Montreal the past two years, eagerly anticipating the first couple of selections.... Read More »
Thrashers' Dudley picks Craig Ramsay as coach
Local News Source:The Buffalo News: Buffalo Sabres - June 24 06:20 PM EDT
Craig Ramsay had to wait a decade for his next chance to be an NHL head coach. His old friend and former roommate, Rick Dudley, provided that opportunity.... Read More »
Local News Source:The Buffalo News: Buffalo Sabres - June 24 10:14 AM EDT
The first round of the National Hockey League Entry Draft will be held Friday at the
Staples Center in Los Angeles starting at 7:30 p.m. EDT. It will be televised by the Versus
network. Radio coverage will start at 7 p.m. on WGR 550-AM.... Read More »
Sabres' Myers wins Rookie of the Year as NHL awards are underway
Local News Source:The Buffalo News: Buffalo Sabres - June 23 08:01 PM EDT
LAS VEGAS -- Tyler Myers has already won Rookie of the Year and Ryan Miller is up for plenty of hardware as the NHL Awards are underway. The News' John Vogl keeps you up to date on the Sabres Edge blog.... Read More »
Gleason: After grit and game as GM for a day
Local News Source:The Buffalo News: Buffalo Sabres - June 23 08:38 AM EDT
Anyone can look at the Philadelphia Flyers' incredible run to the Stanley Cup finals and
rationalize about the Sabres being equally capable of doing the same. The Flyers provided
evidence that anything can happen if a team comes together at the right time and has
everything fall into place.... Read More »
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