In this Nov. 13, 2007, file photo, Chicago Blackhawks goalie Patrick Lalime is seen at an NHL hockey game in Chicago. Lalime signed a two-year, $2 million contract with the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday, July 1, 2008, to become Ryan Miller's backup. The deal was reached on the first day of the NHL's free agency period. Lalime fills a notable need for the Sabres, who were looking for an experienced backup after deciding not to re-sign Jocelyn Thibault.

OTTAWA, ON - JUNE 21: 134th overall pick, Jacob Lagace of the Buffalo Sabres poses for a portrait at the 2008 NHL Entry Draft at Scotiabank Place on June 21, 2008 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Getty Images)

OTTAWA, ON - JUNE 21: 44th overall pick, Luke Adam of the Buffalo Sabres poses for a portrait at the 2008 NHL Entry Draft at Scotiabank Place on June 21, 2008 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Getty Images)

OTTAWA, ON - JUNE 21: 44th overall pick, Luke Adam of the Buffalo Sabres is interviewed during the 2008 NHL Entry Draft at Scotiabank Place on June 21, 2008 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images)

OTTAWA, ON - JUNE 20: 26th overall pick, Tyler Ennis of the Buffalo Sabres poses for a portrait at the 2008 NHL Entry Draft at Scotiabank Place on June 20, 2008 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Getty Images)

OTTAWA, ON - JUNE 20: 12th overall pick, Tyler Myers of the Buffalo Sabres poses for a portrait after being selected in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft at Scotiabank Place on June 20, 2008 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Getty Images)

OTTAWA, ON - JUNE 20: 12th overall pick, Tyler Myers of the Buffalo Sabres stands with Gary Bettman after being selected in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft at Scotiabank Place on June 20, 2008 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

OTTAWA, ON - JUNE 20: 26th overall pick, Tyler Ennis of the Buffalo Sabres poses with team personnel after being selected in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft at Scotiabank Place on June 20, 2008 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

OTTAWA, ON - JUNE 20: 26th overall pick, Tyler Ennis of the Buffalo Sabres poses onstage after being selected in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft at Scotiabank Place on June 20, 2008 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

OTTAWA, ON - JUNE 20: 12th overall pick, Tyler Myers of the Buffalo Sabres poses with team personnel after being selected in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft at Scotiabank Place on June 20, 2008 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

OTTAWA, ON - JUNE 20: 12th overall pick, Tyler Myers of the Buffalo Sabres poses after being selected in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft at Scotiabank Place on June 20, 2008 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

TORONTO, ON - JUNE 12: Jason Pominville of the Buffalo Sabres poses for a portrait prior to the 2008 NHL Awards at the at the Elgin Theatre on June 12, 2008 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)