2010–11 Buffalo Sabres season
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The 2010–11
Buffalo Sabres
season is the 41st
season of play for the National Hockey League
franchise that was established on May 22, 1970.
reported a story that billionaire Terrence Pegula
had signed a letter of intent to purchase the Sabres from owners Tom Golisano
, Larry Quinn
and Daniel DiPofi for US$150 million. Pegula was the founder, President and CEO of East Resources
, one of the largest privately held companies in the United States before selling the company. After the report was released, Quinn claimed that the report was "untrue" but had refused further comment. The $150 million was later determined to be an undervalued amount as Forbes Magazine had valued the team at just under $170 million in 2010.
In December 2010, Pegula officially expressed interest in buying the Sabres for $170 million and submitted a letter of intent to the NHL.
in January 2011, Golisano reportedly issued a counteroffer with an asking price of US$175 million. An agreement between Pegula and Golisano to sell the team was reached on January 29, 2011 with Pegula buying the team for $189 million ($175 million with $14 million in debt included) with the Sabres and Golisano officially making an announcement in a press conference on February 3, 2011. League owners approved the sale on February 18. In the conference, it was revealed that an unnamed bidder submitted a much higher bid than Pegula's, but made the bid contingent upon moving the team. The description is consistent with that of Jim Balsillie
, who has made public his efforts to move a team to Hamilton, Ontario
, a move that the Sabres have actively opposed. Terry Pegula named former Pittsburgh Penguins
executive Ted Black to be the team President. Pegula was introduced as the Sabres' owner in a public ceremony at HSBC Arena on February 23, accompanied by what would be the final appearance of all three members of The French Connection before Rick Martin
's death three weeks later.
in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. The Sabres Flyers series marked the ninth time, and first since 2006
, the teams have met in the playoffs, most of any Sabres opponent. The Flyers lead the match up 4 series to 3. This series was the first time a Sabres Flyers series has gone 7 games.
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Sabres. Stats reflect time with Sabres only.
‡Traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with Sabres only.
during the 2010–11 season.
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was held June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center
in Los Angeles
, California
.
remain Buffalo's top affiliate in the American Hockey League
in 2010–11
.
2010–11 NHL season
The 2010–11 NHL season was the 94th season of operation of the National Hockey League . It was the fourth consecutive season that opened in Europe with NHL Premiere . A record three events were scheduled, all in previous NHL Premiere cities: Helsinki, Finland; Stockholm, Sweden; and Prague, Czech...
Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:...
season is the 41st
Buffalo Sabres seasons
This is a list of seasons completed by the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League. This list documents the records and playoff results for all seasons the Sabres have completed in the NHL since their inception in 1970....
season of play for the National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
franchise that was established on May 22, 1970.
Off season
To commemorate the team's 40th anniversary season, the Sabres are going retro, reverting to their pre-1996 logo and to the design of the first season uniforms (blue with gold and white trim) with a silver trim the team has been using as a third uniform since the 2008-09 season. The new road uniforms will be white with blue and gold trim, similar to the original 1970-71 uniforms; a new third jersey paying hiomage to the AHL Bisons that played in the city prior to 1970. The jersey will come complete with the team's 40th anniversary logo (the current logo with "1970", the team's first season inside.)Franchise sale
On November 30, 2010, Ken Campbell of The Hockey NewsThe Hockey News
The Hockey News, commonly abbreviated to THN, is a North American ice hockey magazine published by Transcontinental. The Hockey News was founded in 1947 by Ken McKenzie and Bill Côté, and has since been the most recognized hockey publication in North America...
reported a story that billionaire Terrence Pegula
Terrence Pegula
Terrence M. "Terry" Pegula is an American businessman. Pegula founded East Resources, a natural gas drilling company, before selling the company to Royal Dutch Shell for approximately $4.7 billion....
had signed a letter of intent to purchase the Sabres from owners Tom Golisano
Tom Golisano
Blase Thomas Golisano is an American businessman and philanthropist. He is the founder of Paychex, the second-largest payroll processor in the United States and former co-owner of the Buffalo Sabres hockey team and of the Buffalo Bandits lacrosse team...
, Larry Quinn
Larry Quinn (ice hockey)
Larry Quinn is an American ice hockey executive and businessman, best known for his involvement with the Buffalo Sabres of the NHL...
and Daniel DiPofi for US$150 million. Pegula was the founder, President and CEO of East Resources
East Resources
East Resources, Inc., an oil and gas exploration and production company, was founded in 1983 by Terrence M. Pegula. East Resources sold its assets in New York, Pennsylvania, and the Rockies to an affiliate of Royal Dutch Shell in July 2010....
, one of the largest privately held companies in the United States before selling the company. After the report was released, Quinn claimed that the report was "untrue" but had refused further comment. The $150 million was later determined to be an undervalued amount as Forbes Magazine had valued the team at just under $170 million in 2010.
In December 2010, Pegula officially expressed interest in buying the Sabres for $170 million and submitted a letter of intent to the NHL.
in January 2011, Golisano reportedly issued a counteroffer with an asking price of US$175 million. An agreement between Pegula and Golisano to sell the team was reached on January 29, 2011 with Pegula buying the team for $189 million ($175 million with $14 million in debt included) with the Sabres and Golisano officially making an announcement in a press conference on February 3, 2011. League owners approved the sale on February 18. In the conference, it was revealed that an unnamed bidder submitted a much higher bid than Pegula's, but made the bid contingent upon moving the team. The description is consistent with that of Jim Balsillie
Jim Balsillie
James Laurence "Jim" Balsillie is a Canadian businessman and co-CEO of the Canadian company Research In Motion. He is a member of the Trilateral Commission, a private political organization...
, who has made public his efforts to move a team to Hamilton, Ontario
Hamilton, Ontario
Hamilton is a port city in the Canadian province of Ontario. Conceived by George Hamilton when he purchased the Durand farm shortly after the War of 1812, Hamilton has become the centre of a densely populated and industrialized region at the west end of Lake Ontario known as the Golden Horseshoe...
, a move that the Sabres have actively opposed. Terry Pegula named former Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original...
executive Ted Black to be the team President. Pegula was introduced as the Sabres' owner in a public ceremony at HSBC Arena on February 23, accompanied by what would be the final appearance of all three members of The French Connection before Rick Martin
Rick Martin
Richard Lionel Martin was a Canadian professional ice hockey winger who played in the NHL with the Buffalo Sabres and Los Angeles Kings for 11 seasons between 1971 and 1982...
's death three weeks later.
Pre-season
| 2010 Pre-season game log: 4–2–0 (Home: 2–0–0 ; Road: 2–2–0) | ||||||||||
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| 1 | September 25 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
1-3 | Buffalo Sabres | Miller | 1-0-0 | http://sabres.nhl.com/club/recap.htm?id=2010010046 | |||
| 2 | September 27 | Buffalo Sabres | 4-5 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Enroth | 1-1-0 | http://sabres.nhl.com/club/recap.htm?id=2010010053 | |||
| 3 | September 28 (in Dundas, Ontario) | Buffalo Sabres | 2-1 | Ottawa Senators Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
Miller | 2-1-0 | http://sabres.nhl.com/club/recap.htm?id=2010010057 | |||
| 4 | September 30 | Buffalo Sabres | 5-3 | Montreal Canadiens | Enroth | 3-1-0 | http://sabres.nhl.com/club/recap.htm?id=2010010073 | |||
| 5 | October 1 | Buffalo Sabres | 1-3 | Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
Miller | 3-2-0 | http://sabres.nhl.com/club/recap.htm?id=2010010078 | |||
| 6 | October 3 | Philadelphia Flyers | 3-9 | Buffalo Sabres | Miller | 4-2-0 | http://sabres.nhl.com/club/recap.htm?id=2010010098 | |||
Game log
| 2010–11 Game Log | |
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| 2010-2011 Schedule | |
Playoffs
The Sabres qualified for the playoffs and played the Philadelphia FlyersPhiladelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. The Sabres Flyers series marked the ninth time, and first since 2006
2006 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The 2006 Stanley Cup playoffs for the National Hockey League championship began on April 21, 2006, following the 2005–06 regular season. The sixteen teams that qualified, seeded one through eight from each conference, played best-of-seven series with re-seeding after the conference quarterfinals...
, the teams have met in the playoffs, most of any Sabres opponent. The Flyers lead the match up 4 series to 3. This series was the first time a Sabres Flyers series has gone 7 games.
Playoff log
| 2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs 2011 Stanley Cup playoffs The 2011 Stanley Cup playoffs of the National Hockey League began on April 13, 2011, after the conclusion of the 2010–11 NHL regular season. Game 1 of the Finals was held on June 1, while Game 7 was held on June 15... |
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- Scorer of game-winning goal in italics
- *Denotes if necessary
Skaters
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/− = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes| Regular season | ||||||
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| ss="wikitable sortable" width="100%"> | ||||||
| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | +/− | PIM |
| 80 | 32 | 41 | 73 | 2 | 24 | |
| 62 | 31 | 21 | 52 | 13 | 34 | |
| 73 | 22 | 30 | 52 | 1 | 15 | |
| 82 | 20 | 29 | 49 | 0 | 30 | |
| 68 | 13 | 29 | 42 | -10 | 20 | |
| 80 | 10 | 27 | 37 | 0 | 40 | |
| 35 | 10 | 25 | 35 | -1 | 16 | |
| 71 | 13 | 22 | 35 | -11 | 36 | |
| 64 | 16 | 15 | 31 | 11 | 34 | |
| 81 | 12 | 19 | 31 | 7 | 101 | |
| 67 | 12 | 17 | 29 | 4 | 40 | |
| 76 | 3 | 26 | 29 | 11 | 34 | |
| 73 | 5 | 21 | 26 | 16 | 83 | |
| 81 | 8 | 12 | 20 | 2 | 142 | |
| 71 | 5 | 14 | 19 | -8 | 22 | |
| 58 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 13 | 69 | |
| 73 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 0 | 12 | |
| † | 21 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 2 | 6 |
| 49 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 26 | |
| 51 | 4 | 5 | 9 | -4 | 78 | |
| 20 | 1 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 12 | |
| 62 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -2 | 32 | |
| 19 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -6 | 12 | |
| 9 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | |
| ‡ | 23 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -5 | 12 |
| 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4 | 0 | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 | |
| Playoffs | ||||||
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| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | +/− | PIM |
| 7 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 4 | |
| 7 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -4 | 16 | |
| 7 | 5 | 0 | 5 | -7 | 0 | |
| 7 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | |
| 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | |
| 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | |
| 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 6 | |
| 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 2 | |
| 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -6 | 13 | |
| 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 18 | |
| 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 0 | |
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | |
| 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 | |
| 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 8 | |
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 0 | |
| 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 2 | |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 4 | |
| 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 10 | |
| 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 6 | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltenders
Note: GP = Games Played; TOI = Time On Ice (minutes); W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime Losses; GA = Goals Against; GAA= Goals Against Average; SA= Shots Against; SV= Saves; Sv% = Save Percentage; SO= Shutouts| Regular season | |||||||||||||
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| Player | GP | TOI | W | L | OT | GA | GAA | SA | Sv% | SO | G | A | PIM |
| 66 | 3829 | 34 | 22 | 8 | 165 | 2.59 | 1964 | .916 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 6 | |
| 14 | 769 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 35 | 2.73 | 377 | .907 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | 365 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 2.96 | 163 | .890 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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| Player | GP | TOI | W | L | GA | GAA | SA | Sv% | SO | G | A | PIM |
| 7 | 410 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 2.93 | 242 | .917 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| 1 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3.53 | 8 | .875 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Sabres. Stats reflect time with Sabres only.
‡Traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with Sabres only.
Awards
| Regular Season | ||
| Player | Award | Awarded |
| Ryan Miller Ryan Miller Ryan Miller is a professional ice hockey goaltender for the Buffalo Sabres.Other people named Ryan Miller:*Ryan Miller , video game designer and author*Ryan Miller , lead singer and guitar player for the band Guster... |
NHL Second Star of the Week | December 6, 2010 |
| Drew Stafford Drew Stafford Drew Stafford is an American ice hockey forward, an alternate captain for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League . He started playing hockey at an early age and played for the Waukesha Warhawks in Waukesha, Wisconsin, playing with local area legends Todd Rose and Damian Carrasco-Zanini... |
NHL Second Star of the Week | February 14, 2011 |
| Andrej Sekera Andrej Sekera Andrej Sekera is a Slovak ice hockey defenceman. He was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the third round, 71st overall, in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.-Playing career:... |
NHL Second Star of the Week | March 7, 2011 |
| Ryan Miller | NHL First Star of the Week | March 28, 2011 |
| Jhonas Enroth Jhonas Enroth Jhonas Erik Enroth is a Swedish ice hockey goaltender currently with the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
NHL Third Star of the Week | April 4, 2011 |
| Thomas Vanek Thomas Vanek Thomas Vanek is an Austrian professional ice hockey left winger, an alternate captain for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League... |
NHL First Star of the Week | April 11, 2011 |
Milestones
| Regular Season | ||
| Player | Milestone | Reached |
| Jochen Hecht Jochen Hecht Jochen Hecht is a German professional ice hockey player for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
700th Career NHL Game | October 11, 2010 |
| Luke Adam Luke Adam Luke Adam is a Canadian ice hockey centre currently with the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League. Adam was drafted by the Sabres, 44th overall, in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.-Playing career:... |
1st Career NHL Game | October 26, 2010 |
| Cody McCormick Cody McCormick Cody McCormick is a Canadian ice hockey player who currently plays for the Buffalo Sabres of the NHL. He is of First Nations descent, with both Oneida and Chippewa/Ojibway ancestors, and he also has European heritage.-Playing career:... |
200th Career NHL Game | October 29, 2010 |
| Thomas Vanek Thomas Vanek Thomas Vanek is an Austrian professional ice hockey left winger, an alternate captain for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League... |
400th Career NHL Game | October 29, 2010 |
| Mike Grier Mike Grier Michael James Grier is a retired professional ice hockey winger who most recently played for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League . He has also played professionally for the Edmonton Oilers, Washington Capitals, and San Jose Sharks... |
1,000th Career NHL Game | November 3, 2010 |
| Jhonas Enroth Jhonas Enroth Jhonas Erik Enroth is a Swedish ice hockey goaltender currently with the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
1st Career NHL Win | November 6, 2010 |
| Jordan Leopold Jordan Leopold Jordan Leopold is an American professional ice hockey defenseman, currently playing with the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
100th Career NHL Assist | November 6, 2010 |
| Lindy Ruff Lindy Ruff Lindy Cameron Ruff is the head coach of the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League. Ruff played in the NHL for the Sabres and New York Rangers as a left winger/defenceman. Currently, he is the longest-tenured head coach in the NHL.-Playing career:Ruff was chosen in the second round, 32nd... (coach) |
1,000th Career NHL Game Coached | November 10, 2010 |
| Steve Montador Steve Montador Steve Montador is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
100th Career NHL Point | November 13, 2010 |
| Tyler Myers Tyler Myers Tyler Myers is an American-born Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League . He was drafted by the Sabres in the first round, 12th overall, in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. At the end of the 2009–10 NHL season, Myers won the... |
100th Career NHL Game | November 13, 2010 |
| Rob Niedermayer Rob Niedermayer Robert W. Niedermayer, Jr. is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who currently plays for HC Lugano of the National League A in Switzerland. He also played for the Florida Panthers, Calgary Flames, Anaheim Ducks, New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres... |
1,100th Career NHL Game | November 15, 2010 |
| Craig Rivet Craig Rivet Craig A. Rivet is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Elmira Jackals of the ECHL. He has previously played for the Montreal Canadiens, San Jose Sharks, Buffalo Sabres, and Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League.... |
900th Career NHL Game | November 20, 2010 |
| Jason Pominville Jason Pominville Jason John Pominville is a Canadian-American professional ice hockey right winger and the captain of the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
400th Career NHL Game | November 24, 2010 |
| Luke Adam | 1st Career NHL Assist 1st Career NHL Point |
November 26, 2010 |
| Luke Adam | 1st Career NHL Goal | December 7, 2010 |
| Mike Weber Mike Weber Mike Weber is a professional ice hockey defenseman. He played hockey for the Pittsburgh Junior B Penguins as a youth. He was drafted in the second round, 57th overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft... |
1st Career NHL Goal | December 28, 2010 |
| Ryan Miller Ryan Miller Ryan Miller is a professional ice hockey goaltender for the Buffalo Sabres.Other people named Ryan Miller:*Ryan Miller , video game designer and author*Ryan Miller , lead singer and guitar player for the band Guster... |
200th Career NHL Win | December 28, 2010 |
| Lindy Ruff | 500th Career NHL Win (coach) | January 6, 2011 |
| Andrej Sekera Andrej Sekera Andrej Sekera is a Slovak ice hockey defenceman. He was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the third round, 71st overall, in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.-Playing career:... |
200th Career NHL Game | January 15, 2011 |
| Thomas Vanek | 200th Career NHL Goal | January 20, 2011 |
| Paul Byron Paul Byron Paul Byron is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre. He is currently playing with the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League . Byron was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the 6th Round of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.-Playing career:Byron played junior hockey with Gatineau Olympiques in the... |
1st Career NHL Game 1st Career NHL Assist 1st Career NHL Point |
January 23, 2011 |
| Paul Byron | 1st Career NHL Goal | January 25, 2011 |
| Jason Pominville | 200th Career NHL Assist | January 25, 2011 |
| Tim Connolly Tim Connolly Tim Connolly is an American professional ice hockey player for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
600th Career NHL Game | February 15, 2011 |
| Paul Gaustad Paul Gaustad Paul Michael Gaustad is a professional ice hockey center and an alternate captain for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
400th Career NHL Game | February 20, 2011 |
| Steve Montador | 500th Career NHL Game | February 23, 2011 |
| Patrick Kaleta Patrick Kaleta Patrick Kaleta is an American professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League... |
200th Career NHL Game | March 1, 2011 |
| Drew Stafford Drew Stafford Drew Stafford is an American ice hockey forward, an alternate captain for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League . He started playing hockey at an early age and played for the Waukesha Warhawks in Waukesha, Wisconsin, playing with local area legends Todd Rose and Damian Carrasco-Zanini... |
300th Career NHL Game | March 3, 2011 |
| Jordan Leopold | 500th Career NHL Game | March 10, 2011 |
| Jhonas Enroth | 1st Career NHL Shutout | March 30, 2011 |
| Marc-Andre Gragnani Marc-Andre Gragnani Marc-André Gragnani is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
1st Career NHL Assist 1st Career NHL Point |
March 30, 2011 |
| Thomas Vanek | 200th Career NHL Goal | April 2, 2011 |
| Marc-Andre Gragnani | 1st Career NHL Goal | April 3, 2011 |
| Drew Stafford | 100th Career NHL Assist | April 3, 2011 |
| Matt Ellis | 200th Career NHL Game | April 8, 2011 |
| Paul Gaustad | 100th Career NHL Assist | April 9, 2011 |
| Playoffs | ||
| Player | Milestone | Reached |
| Chris Butler Chris Butler (ice hockey) Chris Butler is an American professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League . He was a fourth round selection of the Buffalo Sabres, chosen 96th overall at the 2005 NHL Entry Draft... |
1st Career NHL Playoff Game | April 14, 2011 |
| Marc-Andre Gragnani Marc-Andre Gragnani Marc-André Gragnani is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
1st Career NHL Playoff Game 1st Career NHL Playoff Assist 1st Career NHL Playoff Point |
April 14, 2011 |
| Mike Weber Mike Weber Mike Weber is a professional ice hockey defenseman. He played hockey for the Pittsburgh Junior B Penguins as a youth. He was drafted in the second round, 57th overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft... |
1st Career NHL Playoff Game | April 14, 2011 |
| Cody McCormick Cody McCormick Cody McCormick is a Canadian ice hockey player who currently plays for the Buffalo Sabres of the NHL. He is of First Nations descent, with both Oneida and Chippewa/Ojibway ancestors, and he also has European heritage.-Playing career:... |
1st Career NHL Playoff Goal | April 16, 2011 |
| Andrej Sekera Andrej Sekera Andrej Sekera is a Slovak ice hockey defenceman. He was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the third round, 71st overall, in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.-Playing career:... |
1st Career NHL Playoff Goal 1st Career NHL Playoff Point |
April 16, 2011 |
| Marc-Andre Gragnani | 1st Career NHL Playoff Goal | April 22, 2011 |
| Tyler Myers Tyler Myers Tyler Myers is an American-born Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League . He was drafted by the Sabres in the first round, 12th overall, in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. At the end of the 2009–10 NHL season, Myers won the... |
1st Career NHL Playoff Assist | April 22, 2011 |
| Mike Weber | 1st Career NHL Playoff Assist 1st Career NHL Playoff Point |
April 22, 2011 |
| Chris Butler | 1st Career NHL Playoff Assist 1st Career NHL Playoff Point |
April 24, 2011 |
| Mike Grier Mike Grier Michael James Grier is a retired professional ice hockey winger who most recently played for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League . He has also played professionally for the Edmonton Oilers, Washington Capitals, and San Jose Sharks... |
100th Career NHL Playoff Game | April 24, 2011 |
| Jhonas Enroth Jhonas Enroth Jhonas Erik Enroth is a Swedish ice hockey goaltender currently with the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
1st Career NHL Playoff Game | April 26, 2011 |
| Mark Mancari Mark Mancari Mark Mancari is a Canadian ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Vancouver Canucks in the National Hockey League... |
1st Career NHL Playoff Game | April 26, 2011 |
Transactions
The Sabres have been involved in the following transactions2010–11 NHL transactions
The following is a list of all team-to-team transactions that have occurred in the National Hockey League during the 2010–11 NHL season. It lists what team each player has been traded to, signed by, or claimed by, and for which player or draft pick, if applicable. Players who have retired are also...
during the 2010–11 season.
Trades
| Date | ||
| February 27, 2011 | To St. Louis Blues St. Louis Blues The St. Louis Blues are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team is named after the famous W. C. Handy song "St. Louis Blues", and plays in the 19,150-seat Scottrade... 2nd-round pick in 2011 2011 NHL Entry Draft The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted... |
To Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... Brad Boyes Brad Boyes Bradley Keith Boyes is a professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League .... |
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Free Agents Acquired
| Player | Former team | Contract terms |
| Jordan Leopold Jordan Leopold Jordan Leopold is an American professional ice hockey defenseman, currently playing with the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... |
3 years, $9 million |
| Rob Niedermayer Rob Niedermayer Robert W. Niedermayer, Jr. is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who currently plays for HC Lugano of the National League A in Switzerland. He also played for the Florida Panthers, Calgary Flames, Anaheim Ducks, New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres... |
New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
1 year, $1.15 million |
| Tim Conboy Tim Conboy Tim Conboy is an American professional ice hockey player. He is currently playing for the Binghamton Senators of the American Hockey League .... |
Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... |
1 year, $550,000 |
| Dennis McCauley Dennis McCauley Dennis McCauley is an American professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Portland Pirates in the American Hockey League.On July 30, 2010, he was signed as a free agent by the Buffalo Sabres.-External links:... |
Worcester Sharks Worcester Sharks The Worcester Sharks are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League . The franchise is located in Worcester, Massachusetts and play their home games at the DCU Center in Downtown Worcester. The Sharks and the city of Worcester hosted the 2009 AHL All-Star Classic.-History:On... |
1 year, $500,000 |
| Shaone Morrisonn Shaone Morrisonn Shaone Morrisonn is a professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the Rochester Americans of the AHL.- Playing career :Shaone started his hockey career with the Vancouver Thunderbird Minor Hockey Association... |
Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... |
2 years, $4.15 million |
| Colin Stuart Colin Stuart (ice hockey) Colin Stuart is an American professional ice hockey winger who currently plays for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League . He is the older brother of Winnipeg Jets defenseman, Mark Stuart.-Playing career:... |
Abbotsford Heat Abbotsford Heat The Abbotsford Heat are a professional ice hockey team based in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada. The Heat began play during 2009-10 season, and are the affiliate of the National Hockey League's Calgary Flames... |
1 year, $550,000 |
| Mark Parrish Mark Parrish Mark Daniel Parrish is an American professional ice hockey right winger in the Ottawa Senators organization. He has played 10 seasons in the NHL for the Florida Panthers, New York Islanders, Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota Wild, Dallas Stars, Tampa Bay Lightning and Buffalo Sabres-Playing... |
Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... |
1 year, $600,000 |
| David Leggio David Leggio David Leggio is a professional ice hockey goaltender currently under contract with the Buffalo Sabres organization of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
Portland Pirates Portland Pirates The Portland Pirates is a minor professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They are the top affiliate of the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League. They play in the Cumberland County Civic Center in downtown Portland, Maine. The franchise was previously known as the... |
1 year, $500,000 |
Free agents lost
| Player | New team | Contract terms |
| Henrik Tallinder Henrik Tallinder Henrik Tallinder is a professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League.- Playing career :... |
New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
4 years, $13.5 million |
| Toni Lydman Toni Lydman Toni Lydman is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman with the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League. He has previously played for the Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames, Tappara , and HIFK . He lives with his wife Heta and his two daughters, Amanda and Ellen... |
Anaheim Ducks Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
3 years, $9 million |
| Raffi Torres Raffi Torres Raphael "Raffi" Torres is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who currently plays for the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League . He was drafted by the New York Islanders fifth overall in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. He has additionally played in the NHL for the Edmonton Oilers,... |
Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... |
1 year, $1 million |
| Tim Kennedy | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... |
1 year, $550,000 |
| Adam Mair Adam Mair Adam Mair is a Canadian ice hockey centre who is currently playing for the Springfield Falcons of the AHL.-Playing career:... |
New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
1 year, $515,000 |
Claimed via Waivers
| Player | Former team | Date claimed off waivers |
Lost via Waivers
| Player | New team | Date claimed off waivers |
| Craig Rivet Craig Rivet Craig A. Rivet is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Elmira Jackals of the ECHL. He has previously played for the Montreal Canadiens, San Jose Sharks, Buffalo Sabres, and Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League.... |
Columbus Blue Jackets | February 26, 2011 |
Lost via Retirement
| Player |
Player Signings
| Player | Contract terms |
| Nick Crawford Nick Crawford Nick Crawford is a Canadian ice hockey player currently playing within the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League... |
3 years, $1.715 million entry-level contract |
| Mike Grier Mike Grier Michael James Grier is a retired professional ice hockey winger who most recently played for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League . He has also played professionally for the Edmonton Oilers, Washington Capitals, and San Jose Sharks... |
1 year, $1.4 million |
| Alex Biega Alex Biega (ice hockey) Alex Biega is a professional ice hockey defenceman. He is currently playing with the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League... |
2 years, $1.055 million entry-level contract |
| Jacob Lagace Jacob Lagace Jacob Lagace is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who is currently playing for the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League. He was selected by the Buffalo Sabres in the 5th round of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.-Notable awards and honours:*QMJHL All-Rookie Team -Career... |
3 years, $1.675 million entry-level contract |
| Cody McCormick Cody McCormick Cody McCormick is a Canadian ice hockey player who currently plays for the Buffalo Sabres of the NHL. He is of First Nations descent, with both Oneida and Chippewa/Ojibway ancestors, and he also has European heritage.-Playing career:... |
1 year, $500,000 |
| Corey Tropp Corey Tropp Corey Tropp is an American professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Buffalo Sabres in the National Hockey League... |
3 years, $1.76 million entry-level contract |
| Mike Weber Mike Weber Mike Weber is a professional ice hockey defenseman. He played hockey for the Pittsburgh Junior B Penguins as a youth. He was drafted in the second round, 57th overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft... |
1 year, $550,000 |
| Patrick Lalime Patrick Lalime Patrick Lalime is a Canadian professional ice hockey broadcaster and former player. Lalime played twelve seasons in the National Hockey League with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Ottawa Senators, St. Louis Blues, Chicago Blackhawks and Buffalo Sabres... |
1 year, $600,000 |
| Derek Whitmore Derek Whitmore Derek Robert Whitmore is a professional ice hockey forward in the Buffalo Sabres organization. After playing four seasons at Bowling Green State University, he signed a professional contract with the Sabres on March 26, 2008... |
1 year, $550,000 |
| Patrick Kaleta Patrick Kaleta Patrick Kaleta is an American professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League... |
2 years, $1.815 million |
| Marc-Andre Gragnani Marc-Andre Gragnani Marc-André Gragnani is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
1 year, $500,000 |
| Mark Mancari Mark Mancari Mark Mancari is a Canadian ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Vancouver Canucks in the National Hockey League... |
1 year, $575,000 |
| Matt Ellis | 1 year, $625,000 |
| Zack Kassian Zack Kassian Zack Kassian is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He currently plays for the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League . He was chosen 13th overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. Zack is of Armenian ancestry.-Playing career:Kassian made his debut with the... |
3 years, $2.7 million entry-level contract |
| Lindy Ruff Lindy Ruff Lindy Cameron Ruff is the head coach of the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League. Ruff played in the NHL for the Sabres and New York Rangers as a left winger/defenceman. Currently, he is the longest-tenured head coach in the NHL.-Playing career:Ruff was chosen in the second round, 32nd... (coach) |
multi-year contract extension |
Final roster
Updated April 26, 2011|}
Draft selections
The 2010 NHL Entry Draft2010 NHL Entry Draft
The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in...
was held June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center
Staples Center
Staples Center is a multi-purpose sports arena in Downtown Los Angeles. Adjacent to the L.A. Live development, it is located next to the Los Angeles Convention Center complex along Figueroa Street. Opening on October 17, 1999, it is one of the major sporting facilities in the Greater Los Angeles...
in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
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| 1 | 23 | Mark Pysyk Mark Pysyk Mark Alexander Terrance Pysyk is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing for the Edmonton Oil Kings of the WHL... |
D | Edmonton Oil Kings Edmonton Oil Kings This article refers to the original Oil Kings franchises that existed until 1978. For the current team that began play in 2007, see Edmonton Oil Kings... |
Western Hockey League Western Hockey League The Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada... |
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| 3 | 68 (from Atlanta) | Jerome Gauthier-Leduc | D | Rouyn-Noranda Huskies Rouyn-Noranda Huskies The Rouyn-Noranda Huskies are a junior ice hockey team of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The team is based out of Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec. The team plays its home games at the Iamgold Arena... |
Quebec Major Junior Hockey League Quebec Major Junior Hockey League The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League is one of the three major junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League... |
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| 3 | 75 (from Boston) | Kevin Sundher | C Centre (ice hockey) The centre in ice hockey is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play is the middle of the ice, away from the side boards. Centres have more flexibility in their positioning and are expected to cover more ice surface than any other player... |
Chilliwack Bruins Chilliwack Bruins The Chilliwack Bruins were a major junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League, based out of Chilliwack, British Columbia. The 2006–07 season marked the Bruins inaugural season in the WHL. The team played at Prospera Centre, which was expanded to 5,386 seats for the arrival of the Bruins... |
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| 3 | 83 | Matt MacKenzie | D | Calgary Hitmen Calgary Hitmen The Calgary Hitmen are a major junior ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Hitmen play in the Central Division of the Western Hockey League . They play their home games at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Bret "The Hitman" Hart, a local-born professional wrestler, was a founding owner... |
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| 4 | 98 (from Atlanta) | Steven Shipley | C | Owen Sound Attack Owen Sound Attack The Owen Sound Attack are a junior ice hockey in the Ontario Hockey League since the year 2000. The Attack are based in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada.-History:... |
Ontario Hockey League Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada.... |
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| 5 | 143 | Gregg Sutch | RW Winger (ice hockey) Winger, in the game of hockey, is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play on the ice is along the outer playing area. They typically work by flanking the centre forward. Originally the name was given to forward players who went up and down the sides of the rink... |
Mississauga St. Michael's Majors Mississauga St. Michael's Majors The Mississauga St. Michael's Majors are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League, based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. The team was originally known as the Toronto St. Michael's Majors, whose hockey program was founded and operated by St. Michael's College School in 1906... |
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| 6 | 173 | Cedrick Henley | LW Winger (ice hockey) Winger, in the game of hockey, is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play on the ice is along the outer playing area. They typically work by flanking the centre forward. Originally the name was given to forward players who went up and down the sides of the rink... |
Val-d'Or Foreurs Val-d'Or Foreurs The Val-d'Or Foreurs are a junior ice hockey team based in Val-d'Or, in the region of Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec, Canada. The team was founded for the 1993–94 season of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, a member of the Canadian Hockey League. Former Quebec Nordiques and Trois-Rivières... |
Quebec Major Junior Hockey League | |||||
| 7 | 203 | Christian Isackson | RW | Saint Thomas Academy Saint Thomas Academy Saint Thomas Academy , originally known as Saint Thomas Aquinas Seminary, and formerly known as Saint Thomas Military Academy is the only all male, Roman Catholic, college-preparatory, military high school in Minnesota. It is located in Mendota Heights near Saint Paul... |
United States High School-MN Minnesota high school boys hockey The Minnesota High School Boys Hockey program is a high school ice hockey program in the State of Minnesota. Based on tournament attendance, ice hockey is the most popular high school sport in the state... |
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| 7 | 208 (from San Jose) | Riley Boychuk | LW | Portland Winterhawks | Western Hockey League | |||||
Portland Pirates
The Portland PiratesPortland Pirates
The Portland Pirates is a minor professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They are the top affiliate of the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League. They play in the Cumberland County Civic Center in downtown Portland, Maine. The franchise was previously known as the...
remain Buffalo's top affiliate in the American Hockey League
American Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
in 2010–11
2010–11 AHL season
The 2010–11 AHL season is the 75th season of the American Hockey League. An all-time high of thirty teams will play 80 games each during the regular season schedule, which started on October 8, 2010 and ended on April 10, 2011...
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