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Buffalo Sabres Re-Sign Tyler Ennis to Two-Year Deal
September 15th, 2012 at 5:13 PM
The Buffalo Sabres have come to terms with Tyler Ennis, re-signing the center for the next two seasons.  ***PHOTO1*** Ennis became an intricate part of Buffalo's late-season run last year when he was put on a line with Drew Stafford and Marcus Foligno. His late-season production has left Sabres general manager Darcy...

Report: Shane Doan to Decide Soon on Whether to Play for Buffalo Sabres or Elsewhere
August 25th, 2012 at 6:30 PM
Shane Doan's decision on whether to join the Buffalo Sabres or stay in the desert is coming sooner rather than later, his agent said. ***PHOTO1*** The Arizona Republic reported Doan's agent, Terry Bross, has advised his client to sign by Sept. 15. The 36-year-old Doan has repeatedly said he's prefer to stay...

Buffalo Sabres Reported to Have Offered Shane Doan Four Years
August 23rd, 2012 at 9:00 AM
A few months ago, a team from the east was reported to have made an offer to forward Shane Doan that was upwards of $30 million for four years. While the majority of analysts thought that offer came from the Philadelphia Flyers, it was reported that the Buffalo Sabres are...

Buffalo Sabres, NHL Looking at Uneventful Trade Season
August 16th, 2012 at 9:00 AM
With the offseason winding down, it appears that the story isn't who moved, but who didn't move. While there is still time, the headline is that there isn't a headline. Roberto Luongo is still in Vancouver. Bobby Ryan is still an Anaheim Duck. Fans are less than excited, hoping that...

Buffalo Sabres, Fans Wonder What’s Next
August 9th, 2012 at 9:30 AM
As the NHL season begins to near, the Buffalo Sabres still have some questions to answer, the biggest of such is what will the Sabres do to boost scoring?  While many fans see the Derek Roy trade as a good thing, the problem is that he was an offensive player that...

Buffalo Sabres Resign Patrick Kaleta to Multi-Year Deal
August 1st, 2012 at 6:00 AM
The Buffalo Sabres have resigned agitating forward Patrick Kaleta to a new multi-year deal. ***PHOTO1*** Kaleta's new deal is for three years and worth $3.825 million, NHL.com reports. Kaleta led the team with 116 penalty minutes and led all Sabres forwards with 139 hits in 63 games. Kaleta's durability issues led many to...

What Shea Weber’s Deal with Nashville Predators Could Mean for Buffalo Sabres
July 25th, 2012 at 9:00 AM
The Nashville Predators matched the Philadelphia Flyers' offer sheet submitted to Shea Weber to keep him in Nashville for the next 14 seasons Tuesday. The deal is reportedly worth $110 million over 14 years and with Nashville matching the offer, the Flyers have missed yet another opportunity to land that big...

Buffalo Sabres, NHL Can Begin Pursuit of Forward After Rick Nash Trade
July 24th, 2012 at 9:00 AM
When do Buffalo Sabres fans root for the Philadelphia Flyers to sign a top-tier free agent? When doing so could prevent the Flyers from acquiring the top-six forward both teams covet. ***PHOTO1*** Rick Nash was finally trade Monday by the Columbus Blue Jackets, as the New York Rangers sent Brandon Dubinsky, Artem Anisimov,...

Buffalo Sabres are Still a Player for Shane Doan, Agent Says
July 23rd, 2012 at 9:00 AM
The agent for Shane Doan says the Buffalo Sabres are still in the mix for his client and are one of six teams to make an official offer for him. "Shane has interest in the Sabres," Doan's agent, Terry Bross, told Buffalo TV station WKBW. "We have been in contact. Shane...

Buffalo Sabres Have Offered Shane Doan a Contract
July 17th, 2012 at 9:00 AM
In a tweet by John Gambadoro of KTAR in Phoenix, it has been reported that the Buffalo Sabres are among the list of teams that have extended a contract offer to forward Shane Doan.  "Two other teams to report having made offers to Coyotes C Shane Doan - Buffalo & Detroit,"...

Former Buffalo Sabres Defenseman Marc-Andre Gragnani Signs with Carolina Hurricanes
July 16th, 2012 at 9:00 AM
The Marc-Andre Gragnani era is over in Vancouver, as the former Buffalo Sabres defenseman has signed with the Carolina Hurricanes. ***PHOTO1*** Gragnani signed a one-year, two-way deal with the Canes that's worth $800,000 at the NHL level and $105,000 at the AHL level. The 25-year-old Gragnani was part of the trade deadline deal...

Former Buffalo Sabres Goalie Dominik Hasek Looking for NHL Gig – but It Won’t Be Buffalo
July 14th, 2012 at 1:00 PM
Former Buffalo Sabres goalie Dominik Hasek is looking to once again play in the National Hockey League. At least one of his former teams has already been crossed off his list, though. ***PHOTO1*** Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier said he and coach Lindy Ruff had met with Hasek concerning his comeback plans, but...

Buffalo Sabres GM Darcy Regier Comments on Rookies; Free Agency
July 11th, 2012 at 2:00 PM
Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier appeared on WRG550-AM on Tuesday to talk about rookies, free agents and trades.  Two free agents were mentioned specifically, Shane Doan and Alex Semin. Regier has contacted Doan's camp.   "I have reached out to his agent," Regier said. "That's going to play out with respect to the Phoenix situation...

Phoenix Coyotes Face Relocation, Contraction as Ownership Plans Lag
July 7th, 2012 at 7:00 PM
The Phoenix Coyotes approach a July 9 city referendum in the Coyotes' home of Glendale with their future still very much uncertain. The July 9 deadline is to gather enough signatures to force the city to put the sale of the Coyotes up to public vote. The sale of the NHL-owned team to Greg Jamison...

Martin Brodeur, Carey Price Re-signings Highlight Day Two of NHL Free Agency
July 2nd, 2012 at 11:00 PM
On the second day of free agency, the New Jersey Devils were able to retain the goalie who's been the face of their franchise for two decades. Martin Brodeur, a 20-year veteran and sure-fire first-ballot Hall of Famer, signed a two-year, $9 million deal Monday with the Devils. He'd decided last...

Buffalo Sabres Trade Derek Roy for Steve Ott, Adam Pardy
July 2nd, 2012 at 7:30 PM
The Buffalo Sabres shipped off disgruntled center Derek Roy to the Dallas Stars late Monday afternoon for center Steve Ott and defenseman Adam Pardy. ***PHOTO1***  The 29-year-old Roy voiced his discontent with coach Lindy Ruff just after the 2011-12 season wrapped up, saying that Ruff's gruff style didn't sit well with many players, especially when he called out skaters in the...

Buffalo Sabres Sign Defenseman John Scott for One Year, Look to Add Organizational Depth
July 2nd, 2012 at 9:00 AM
The Buffalo Sabres took a small step toward improving their toughness and improving their organizational depth by signing defenseman/forward John Scott late Sunday. ***PHOTO1***  The 6-foot 8-inch, 270-pound 29-year-old played 35 games for the Chicago Blackhawks and New York Rangers last season, scoring one assist and racking up 53 penalty minutes. He's played 146 games in four seasons with the Rangers, Blackhawks and Minnesota Wild, racking up...

Buffalo Sabres Lose Brad Boyes to New York Islanders on First Day of NHL Free Agency
July 1st, 2012 at 7:05 PM
The Buffalo Sabres were quiet on the first day of free agency Sunday, although they did lose one player early on in the afternoon. Much-maligned winger Brad Boyes signed a one-year, $1 million deal with the New York Islanders. The 30-year-old made $4 million with the Sabres last year, scoring eight goals and 23 points in 65 games....

Buffalo Sabres Have Unfortunate History in NHL Free Agency Dealings
June 30th, 2012 at 7:30 PM
With NHL free agency about to open, Buffalo Sabres fans have been clamoring for a couple big names to come to town and save the day. Thing is, if history is any indication, that's not going to happen. ***PHOTO1*** For as much attention as free agency gets every July 1, the open market...

Buffalo Sabres Prepare for NHL Free Agency on July 1
June 28th, 2012 at 9:00 AM
It's already been one year since the last free agency push and just like last year, there are names ready to move on from their current homes to find a better fit. While the biggest prize this year will be Zach Parise, there are also a ton of quality players. The...