The Sabres, along with the Vancouver Canucks, joined the NHL in the 1970–71 season. Their first owners were Seymour Knox III and Northrup Knox, scions of a family long prominent in Western New York.
SYLVESTER'S BLOG: FREE AGENCY Shootout host Kevin Sylvester updated his blog, discussing free agency - including the acquisition of Steve Montador, the loss of Jaroslav Spacek and what problems the Chicago Blackhawks may run into down the road. ROY INVITED TO OLYMPIC CAMP Buffalo Sabres centerman Derek Roy was one of 46 players to be invited to Canada’s National Men’s Team orientation camp from August 24-27 in Calgary, joining Sabres Head Coach Lindy Ruff who will serve as an associate coach to the team. CLASSIC CLIP: EARL OF BUD In this week's Classic Clip of the Week, sabres.com takes a look back at an old favorite at Memorial Auditorium: The Earl of Bud. Watch the popular usher in his final performance at The Aud and reappearance at HSBC Arena.
Niagara University’s Dwyer Arena will turn into a professional hockey facility next week when the Buffalo Sabres Developmental Camp returns after last year’s successful debut.
The camp, which gets under way Monday, is open to the public, and includes daily scrimmages showcasing several of the team’s young prospects.
Steve Montador and his family have fond memories of HSBC Arena. The first time the defenseman skated in the NHL was at the foot of Washington Street, when his Calgary Flames visited the Buffalo Sabres on Nov. 23, 2001.
Montador didn't waste time establishing a stat line. He got in a fight with Denis Hamel in the first period and assisted on a goal in the third. Fans can expect his next fight and point to come in the same place, this time as a member of the Sabres.
The Nik Antropov experiment in New York is over, as the veteran forward has signed a four-year, $16 million deal with the Atlanta Thrashers.
The 29-year-old saw his nine-year tenure with the Toronto Maple Leafs end at the trade deadline earlier this year, when the club sent him to the New York Rangers in exchange for a second round draft pick in 2009 as well as a conditional draft pick in 2010.
Former New Jersey Devils' checking centreman John Madden agreed to a one-year, $2.75 million deal with the Chicago Blackhawks.
The longtime Devil was been with New Jersey since the 1989-99 campaign. Last season, the Barrie, Ontario native had seven goals and 16 assists with a minus- 7 rating in 76 games played.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed goaltender Mathieu Garon to a two-year contract. The Chandler, Quebec native will earn $1.2 million per season.
Garon, 31, spent the second half of the 2008-09 season with the Stanley Cup champion Penguins, recording a 2-1 record in four games and putting up a 2.91 goals against average and a .894 save percentage.
Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/General Manager David Poile announced today that the club has signed forward Steve Sullivan to a two-year contract worth a total of $7.5 million.
Sullivan, 34 (7/6/74), has posted 190 points (73g-117a) in 191 points with the Predators since being acquired by the club on Feb. 14, 2004.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed center Samuel Pahlsson to a three-year contract, club General Manager Scott Howson announced July 1. As is club policy, terms were not disclosed.
Pahlsson, 31, has registered 54 goals and 92 assists for 146 points with 260 penalty minutes in 557 career NHL games with the Boston Bruins, Anaheim Ducks and Chicago Blackhawks.
Defenceman Mike Komisarek is now a Toronto Maple Leaf.
The 27-year-old had 2 goals and 9 assists and an even rating in 66 games with the Montreal Canadiens last season, while leading the Canadiens in both hits (191) and blocked shots and (207).
After locking up a pair of their own players (David Booth, Radek Dvorak) first today, the Panthers have signed two players in free agency -- goalie Scott Clemmensen and defenseman Ville Koistinen.
Clemmensen, 31, signed a three-year deal worth $3.6 million to be Tomas Vokoun's backup now that Craig Anderson is gone. Anderson signed a two-year deal with the Avs today.
Nikolai Khabibulin is the latest big name off the board in free agency, as the veteran netminder has signed a four-year, $15 million contract with the Edmonton Oilers.
The 36-year-old spent the past four seasons in Chicago, helping lead the Blackhawks to their first Western Conference final since 1995 this past season. He also captured the Stanley Cup with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2004.
The Carolina Hurricanes have re-signed veteran winger Erik Cole to a two-year deal.Cole, 30, struggled early in the season after getting traded to Edmonton, then rebounded late last season, scoring 15 points in 17 games after returning to the Hurricanes, giving him a total of 42 points and an even rating in 80 games.
In 498 career games, Cole has 147 goals and 175 assists for 322 points.
Darcy Regier said at the NHL entry draft that his Buffalo Sabres team was looking for players who will compete on a daily basis. The general manager found one on the opening day of free agency.
The Sabres have signed defenseman Steve Montador to a two-year, $3.1 million contact. The 29-year-old unrestricted free agent started last season with Anaheim before being traded to Boston at the deadline.
Nikolai Khabibulin is the latest big name off the board in free agency, as the veteran netminder has signed a multi-year contract with the Edmonton Oilers.
The 36-year-old spent the past four seasons in Chicago, helping lead the Blackhawks to their first Western Conference final since 1995 this past season.
The Montreal Canadiens kicked off their free agent signings on Wednesday, locking up veteran blueliner Jaroslav Spacek with a three-year contract worth $11.5 million.
Spacek, 35, is coming off a three-year, $10 million deal with the Buffalo Sabres and scored eight goals and 45 points in 80 games last season
Vezina Trophy winner Tim Thomas, three-time Olympian Mike Modano and young gun Patrick Kane headline the list of 34 players that USA Hockey has invited to its 2010 Olympic orientation camp this summer.
On Tuesday, USA Hockey released the list of participants for the camp, which will take place Aug. 17-19, at Seven Bridges Ice Arena in Woodridge, Ill, a suburb of Chicago.
GM Darcy Regier announced today the Sabres have agreed to terms with UFA defenseman Steve Montador on a two-year contract.
Buffalo Sabres GM Darcy Regier announced today the Sabres have agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent defenseman Steve Montador on a two-year contract.
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