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| NHL back on schedule again |
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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 |
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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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| Sharks sign Kinch and Westgarth |
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07/17/2008 |
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| 37 games with Iowa, he posted two goals and three assists with 89 penalty minutes. In 27 games with Flint, the 26-year-old totaled two goals and 10 assists with 39 penalty minutes. Kinch, the Red Deer, Alberta product, was originally selected by the Buffalo Sabres in the fifth round (146th overall) of the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. Kinch also played in Europe from 2004-07 with Austria, Switzerland and Germany. Prior to his professional career, Kinch also spent five seasons with Calgary of the WHL. Westgarth went u |
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| Paille staying in Buffalo |
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07/16/2008 |
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| Buffalo, NY (MySportsbook) - The Buffalo Sabres gave forward Daniel Paille a new multi-year contract on Wednesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Paille, a 6-foot-1, 197-pound native of Welland, Ontario, played in 77 games last season with the Sabres, posting 19 goals and 16 assists. "Danny is a talented young player that can make a difference at both ends of the ice," said general manager Darcy Regier. "Danny has been a key component to our penalty unit and we look forward to helping him continue t |
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| Blackhawks, Red Wings to play outdoor game |
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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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| Isles release Nolan |
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07/14/2008 |
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| hilosophies. I would like to thank Ted for his two years with the team and wish him the best." Nolan, who is a member of the Ojibwa Indian tribe, took the New York job after nine years away from the league. He spent two years behind the bench of the Buffalo Sabres, and was awarded the Adams Award as the NHL's top coach in 1997. However, during the ensuing offseason he got into a contract squabble with management and did not return the following campaign. Nolan also had a rocky relationship with former Sabres |
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| Report: Blackhawks, Red Wings to play outdoor game |
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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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| Sabres acquire Rivet from Sharks |
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07/04/2008 |
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| Buffalo, NY (MySportsbook) - The Buffalo Sabres have acquired defenseman Craig Rivet and a 2010 seventh-round draft pick from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for second-round picks in 2009 and 2010. The Sabres dealt restricted free agent forward Steve Bernier to the Vancouver Canucks for a pair of draft picks earlier Friday. Rivet, 33, notched five goals and a career-high 30 assists in 74 games last season with the Sharks. The 35 points was also a career-high for the veteran rearguard. He is expected to he |
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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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