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Buffalo Sabres

Buffalo Sabres

41-32-9, 3rd Northeast

 Last Game
Apr 11, 2009 Boston, W 6-1 
Goals BUF M. Ellis, T. Connolly, C. Butler, T. Vanek (2), D. Paille BOS M. Recchi
Goalies BOS M. Fernandez (L, 34/40 SV) BUF M. Tellqvist (W, 35/36 SV)
 
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 News

Hossa's long deal with Hawks tops busy NHL day

Hossa's long deal with Hawks tops busy NHL day
IRA PODELL, Jul 2, 2009
Just when the slowing global economy figured to put a crimp in spending for NHL free agents, Marian Hossa hit the open market again. And instead of taking a discount on a one-year deal to take a shot at a Stanley Cup title, Hossa cashed in a megadeal with the up-and-coming Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday. ...More
 •  Sabres' Roy gets Olympic tryout Jul 2 (The Buffalo News)*
 •  Sabres lay it on the blue line Jul 2 (The Buffalo News)*
 • Sabres land free-agent D Montador - Jul 1 (AP)
 • Nolan named VP hockey operations for AHL Rochester - Jul 1 (AP)
 •  Sabres sign defenseman Montador; Spacek to Montreal Jul 1 (The Buffalo News)*
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 Team Report

Sabres Team Report

Sabres Team Report Jul 3, 2009

The Sabres were unhappy with their intensity last season, as the team too often put forth lackluster efforts. So on the opening day of free agency, they signed defenseman Steve Montador. Though not the most skilled, he is known to bring his best every night.

"We need to get more competitive with our team," general manager Darcy Regier said. "Just the grittiness and the toughness that he brings and the character that he brings is a good ingredient to have in that room. I think his teammates will appreciate him and appreciate what he brings."

Montador signed a two-year deal worth $3.1 million and will take the roster spot of Jaroslav Spacek, who agreed to a three-year, $11.5 million contract with Montreal. ...More

 
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-- FILE -- In this April 8, 2009, file photo, Toronto Maple Leafs' Pavel Kubina(notes) , left,  and Buffalo Sabres' Tim Connolly(notes) (19) battle for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game  in Toronto. The Atlanta Thrashers announced Wednesday night, July 1, 2009,they have traded defenseman Garnet Exelby(notes) and forward Colin Stuart(notes) to the Maple Leafs for Kubina and forward Tim Stapleton(notes).
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FILE - In this March 17, 2009 file photo, Ottawa Senators' Chris Neil(notes), left, hits  Buffalo Sabres' Jaroslav Spacek(notes) during the third period of an NHL hockey game at the Scotiabank Place in Ottawa. The Montreal Canadiens have signed free agent defenseman Spacek to a three-year contract.
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In this photo taken on Friday, Jan. 9, 2009, New York Rangers' Scott Gomez(notes) looks to pass during the second period of the NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres at HSBC Arena in Buffalo, N.Y. Gomez's brief New York tenure ended Tuesday June 30, 2009 when the star center was traded by the Rangers to the Montreal Canadiens as part of a six-player deal including Chris Higgins.
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FILE - In this Nov. 15, 2005 file photo, former Buffalo Sabres' Mike Foligno holds up a sabre as he is honored during a ceremony before the game against the New Jersey Devils at HSBC Arena in Buffalo, N.Y.   The son of former Sabres captain Mike Foligno, Marcus was selected by Buffalo in the fourth round, 104th overall, of the NHL Draft, Saturday, June 27, 2009. Listed at 6-foot-2 and 200 pounds, the left wing had 30 points and 96 penalty minutes in 65 games in his second season with Sudbury of the Ontario Hockey League.
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(AP Photo/David Duprey, File)
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 Northeast Standings
GP W-L-OTL Pts L10 
 z-Boston 82 53-19-10 116 8-2-0 
 x-Montreal 82 41-30-11 93 5-3-2 
 Buffalo 82 41-32-9 91 7-2-1 
 Ottawa 82 36-35-11 83 4-5-1 
 Toronto 82 34-35-13 81 5-5-0 
 Complete Standings
  Individual Leaders
Thomas Vanek - Buffalo SabresThomas Vanek
#26, Left Wing
Leads team with 20 PP Goals
 Stat Player Total 
 PointsDerek Roy70 
 GoalsThomas Vanek40 
 AssistsJason Pominville46 
 PIMCraig Rivet125 
 Plus/MinusTim Connolly12 
 PP GoalsThomas Vanek20 
 SH GoalsThomas Vanek
 Complete Team Statistics
 Goalie Stats
  GPWLOTLGAASV%
 Ryan Miller59341862.53.918
 Patrick Lalime2451333.10.900
 Mikael Tellqvist62102.35.928
  Team Stats
  PP% PPG PK% SHG  
 Special Teams20.9 75 81.8 7  
 Scores and Schedule
 Last Five Games
 Sat, Apr 4New JerseyL 2-3  
 Mon, Apr 6DetroitL 1-4  
 Wed, Apr 8at TorontoW 3-1  
 Thu, Apr 9at CarolinaW 5-1  
 Sat, Apr 11BostonW 6-1  
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