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| NHL back on schedule again |
NHL Hockey |
07/18/2008 |
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| e for New York since it still has a young team and could use someone with youth on their side behind the bench. Who knows what the future may hold for Nolan? After all, it took a decade for him to land the Islanders head job after being fired by the Buffalo Sabres following the 1996-97 season. Nolan also had problems getting along with the front office in Buffalo, and could be damaged by the perception that he is difficult to work with. However, it shouldn't take long for Nolan to land a job this time around. |
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| Sabres goaltender Miller gets extension |
NHL Hockey |
07/18/2008 |
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| Buffalo, NY (MySportsbook) - The Buffalo Sabres signed goaltender Ryan Miller to a five-year contract extension Friday. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Miller, who was entering the final year of his contract, is now signed through 2013-14. Last season, Miller posted a 36-27-10 record with a 2.64 goals-against average. The 28-year-old made 34 consecutive starts from January through April, setting franchise-highs in games played with 76 and games started with 75, while also recording a pe |
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| Blackhawks, Red Wings to play outdoor game |
NHL Hockey |
07/16/2008 |
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| Chairman W. Rockwell Wirtz. "This is indeed an historic announcement for the Wirtz Corporation, the Chicago Blackhawks, for our players, fans and for Chicago." Last New Year's Day, Sidney Crosby scored on the final chance of the shootout to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 2-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres in the first NHL game played outdoors in the United States. The game was played before an NHL-record crowd of 71,217 at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, New York -- home of the NFL's Buffalo Bills. |
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| Report: Blackhawks, Red Wings to play outdoor game |
NHL Hockey |
07/07/2008 |
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| bune is reporting that the Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings will play at Wrigley Field on New Year's Day in the league's second outdoor Winter Classic. Last New Year's Day, Sidney Crosby scored on the final chance of the shootout to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 2-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres in the first NHL game played outdoors in the United States. The game was played before an NHL-record crowd of 71,217 at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, New York -- home of the NFL's Buffalo Bills. |
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| Vancouver Canucks |
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07/04/2008 |
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| Acquired forward Steve Bernier from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for a 2010 second round draft pick and a 2009 third round pick. |
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| Canucks acquire Bernier |
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07/04/2008 |
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| Vancouver, BC (MySportsbook) - The Vancouver Canucks acquired forward Steve Bernier from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for a pair of draft picks on Friday. The Sabres will receive a 2010 second round draft pick and a 2009 third round pick for Bernier. "Steve Bernier is a highly regarded young player who's enjoyed success early in his career," said Canucks general manager Mike Gillis. "With his right- handed shot he will be a great addition to our top six forward group and an asset to our power play." Bern |
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| Sabres ink Lalime to two-year deal |
NHL Hockey |
07/01/2008 |
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| Buffalo, NY (MySportsbook) - The Buffalo Sabres signed goaltender Patrick Lalime to a two-year contract, the club announced Tuesday. Lalime played in 32 games for Chicago last season, posting a 16-12-2 record, one shutout and a 2.82 goals against average. It was a redemptive season of sorts, as Lalime went 8-24-9 over the previous two seasons with St. Louis and the Blackhawks in just 43 total games. In nine NHL seasons, Lalime, who will turn 34 on July 7, has played in 397 contests with Pittsburgh, Ottawa, |
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| Ovechkin and Boudreau honored in Caps' big night |
NHL Hockey |
06/12/2008 |
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| fled with Pittsburgh's Gary Roberts in Game 2. ``Next year I don't think I will win this,'' said Datsyuk, who had 20 penalty minutes in 82 games and a career-high 97 points. Martin St. Louis of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Jason Pominville of the Buffalo Sabres were the other finalists. Datsyuk had 31 goals and 97 points for his best offensive season but also led the NHL in takeaways with 144. Mike Modano was next best with 86.Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The informati |
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| NHL 2007-08 Awards Finalists |
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06/12/2008 |
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| Boudreau, Washington Capitals.James Norris TrophyTop Defenseman Zdeno Chara, Boston Bruins; Nicklas Lidstrom, Detroit Red Wings; Dion Phaneuf, Calgary Flames.Lady Byng TrophyMost Sportsmanlike Pavel Datsyuk, Detroit Red Wings; Jason Pominville, Buffalo Sabres; Martin St. Louis, Tampa Bay Lightning.Vezina TrophyTop Goaltender Martin Brodeur, New Jersey Devils; Henrik Lundqvist, New York Rangers; Evgeni Nabokov, San Jose Sharks.Masterton TrophyPerseverance, Sportsmanship and Dedication to Hockey Jason |
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| Sabres sign affiliation deal with AHL Portland |
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06/10/2008 |
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -The Buffalo Sabres have a new American Hockey League affiliate after signing a three-year deal with Maine's Portland Pirates on Tuesday. The Pirates take over after the Sabres ended a 29-year relationship with Rochester. Portland had spent the past three years as the Anaheim Ducks' affiliate. The Pirates should benefit from the Sabres' recent string of signings. Buffalo has bolstered its minor-league depth this offseason by signing several prospects, including forward Nathan Gerbe, |
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