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May 11, 2008
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[7:07 am]
Buffalo's Maine Place
Buffalo News reports: 'The Sabres are leaving their American Hockey League base of Rochester after 29 years, and Portland is the likely destination. The Pirates are in their third season as the top affiliate for the Anaheim Ducks. Even those with a cursory knowledge of geography know it’s a long way from Maine to California – it is the farthest trek in the AHL at more than 3,000 miles – and joining with the Sabres would give Portland the benefit of having a parent in its own time zone.'
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[6:54 am]
A sale of Sabres wouldn’t be reason to panic
Buffalo News reports: 'The NHL has enough problems generating interest in markets that haven’t been established. The last thing it intends to do is yank a team from a passionate hockey town.'
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May 9, 2008
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[8:43 am]
Ray sues players’ union for post-lockout payout
Buffalo News reports: 'The suit involves a case Ray brought against the union in December 2004. During the lockout, the NHLPA was paying its players a stipend of up to $10,000 a month. The money came from a fund the union collected in anticipation of the work stoppage. Ray did not receive payments because the union considered him retired, but he sued saying he wasn’t. The case was settled for $70,000. After the lockout, the union delivered another payment to players, this time in the amount of $150,000, according to the Star. Again, Ray did not get a check. That is the money the Sabres’ television analyst is seeking.'
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May 8, 2008
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[8:55 pm]
Sabres and sabres Alumni Association assume control of Buffalo Jr. Sabres
Sabres.com reports: '“The Buffalo Sabres strongly believe in continuing to promote youth hockey programs throughout Western New York,” stated Buffalo Sabres Owner, B. Thomas Golisano. “The Buffalo Jr. Sabres gives these players the ability to develop their talent locally against the highest level of competition."'
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[4:42 pm]
Retired Sabres enforcer, Ray, sues NHLPA again
AP reports: 'The latest lawsuit is a follow up to Ray's first case against the NHLPA filed in December 2004 and settled out of court the following September. Ray had accused the NHLPA of refusing to pay him a monthly stipend -- ranging between $5,000 and $10,000 -- during the lockout which wiped out the 2004-05 season.'
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[2:16 pm]
Q and A with Felix Schutz
Sabres.com reports: '"The hardest part was first learning English. I couldn’t speak a word of English when I got there. My billet, friends, teammates helped me out. I talked to my billet the whole day and the hockey players too. The small ice, the intensity is different in Europe as well. Just everything took some adjusting to."'
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[12:50 pm]
Roy showing his versatility
Metro Halifax reports: '“I knew my role at the start of the tournament — I’m going to play everywhere, in all types of situations,” said Roy, who has a goal, an assist and plays more than 12 minutes per game. “I’m taking on that role, and I’m enjoying it. I’m enjoying playing with great players, and the adjustment’s fun.”'
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[6:46 am]
Sabres sign Schutz
Buffalo News reports: '“Felix is a great competitor who plays at a high skill level,” Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier said. “His experience in both the QMJHL and German Elite League last season has rounded his game perfectly for the professional level.”'
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[4:55 am]
Ex-Sabres enforcer Ray sues NHLPA
Toronto Star reports: 'Former Buffalo Sabres enforcer Rob Ray is suing the NHLPA in New York Supreme Court over the payout of millions of dollars from the union's so-called war chest after the lockout was resolved. Ray originally sued the NHLPA after the union excluded him from receiving monthly payments during the '04-'05 lockout. After he settled that lawsuit, the union made lump-sum payouts to both current and former players. Now, Ray is suing for some of that money and seeking $1 million in punitive damages as well.'
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May 7, 2008
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[10:40 pm]
Sabres reach 3-year deal with Schutz
AP reports: 'Buffalo's fourth-round pick in the 2006 NHL draft, Schutz was the German Elite League's rookie of the year this past season after scoring 25 points (12 goals and 13 assists) in 46 games for ERC Ingolstadt.'
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[10:23 pm]
Sabres sizing up Gerbe as big addition
Olean Times Herald reports: '“I’ve heard (about my size) my whole life,” Gerbe said during a press conference at HSBC Arena to announce his contract, which will pay him $850,000 annually if he sticks in Buffalo. “They tell me I’m not going to play juniors, and then I go out and make the team and play juniors. You tell me I’m not going to get a Division I scholarship and play in college. I showed many people wrong doing that. And they say you can’t win a national title, and I’ve done that so far.”'
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[4:14 pm]
Sabres 2007-08 Rookie Review
HockeysFuture.com reports: 'The Sabres are in need of quality NHL defensemen, especially with the likely departure of Dmitri Kalinin in the offseason. Weber and Sekera are firmly entrenched in Buffalo, and will have the opportunity to play important roles. For a team that searched for its identity all season, the promising young blueliners may be a step toward the smart, tough-minded team the Sabres want to be.'
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[4:14 pm]
Sabres sign Felix Schutz
Sabres.com reports: 'Buffalo Sabres GM Darcy Regier announced today the Sabres have agreed to terms with forward Felix Schutz (pronounced SHOOT-z), who played last season with ERC Ingolstadt of the German Elite League. The Sabres selected Schutz in the fourth round (117th overall) of the 2006 Entry Draft.'
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[7:18 am]
Balsillie may yet get the last laugh
Kitchener Waterloo Record reports: 'And the Sabres work just fine as a business enterprise. They sold out 38 of 40 home games this past season, drew 71,000-plus to a New Year's outdoor game at the Ralph Wilson Stadium, and made some money from their broadcast contract as well. And so, if Golisano wants to sell, who, other than Balsillie, might be ready to buy in Buffalo?'
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[7:00 am]
Gerbe ready for next level
Buffalo News reports: '“This is a great opportunity for myself to further my career in hockey,” Gerbe said in HSBC Arena. “It would be great going back to school and finish up my degree, and that’s something I’m still going to pursue. . . . But I’m very excited to take this step and very proud.”'
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[4:24 am]
American Hockey League endorses Amerks' new owner
Rochester D&C reports: 'Donner said all current creditors will be paid and the team's focus will turn to two pressing matters: finalizing a sole affiliation agreement with the NHL's Florida Panthers and negotiating a new lease at Blue Cross Arena at the Community War Memorial.'
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[4:22 am]
Sabres' franchise will stay put, ownership says
Toronto Globe & Mail reports: 'Balsillie, who has taken runs at purchasing the Pittsburgh Penguins and Nashville Predators with designs on moving those teams to Hamilton, remains interested in acquiring an NHL team. "For the past six months or so, we have been making an effort to stay out of the media altogether with respect to hockey issues," a Balsillie representative wrote in an e-mail. "With respect, that policy must continue for the time being."'
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May 6, 2008
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[4:37 pm]
Sabres ink Gerbe
The Sports Network reports: 'The 20-year-old from Oxford, Michigan led the nation in scoring last season with 68 points in 43 games, including 35 goals. The Hobey Baker Award finalist, who is a diminutive 5-foot-5 and 165 pounds, led the Eagles to the NCAA title last season.'
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[4:00 pm]
Sabres sign BC forward Nathan Gerbe to 3-year deal
AP reports: 'Forward Nathan Gerbe has signed a three-year deal potentially worth more than $2 million with the Buffalo Sabres, electing to forgo his senior year at Boston College.'
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[3:59 pm]
Sabres Sign Gerbe
WGR-AM reports: 'Gerbe helped Boston College win the NCAA Championship over Notre Dame this season. The Junior was the runner-up for the Hobey Baker award for best Collegiate player. Gerbe had 5 goals and 3 assists in the Frozen Four.'
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