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WHEELING AND DEALING

Sabres acquire Rivet from Sharks after trading Bernier to Sharks
The Buffalo Sabres acquired defenseman Craig Rivet and a 2010 seventh round draft selection from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for two second round selections. The deal came just hours after the Sabres traded the rights to restricted free agent Steve Bernier to the Vancouver Canucks. [+]

STILL LOOKING

Regier hopeful Sabres can still address needs in free agency
Buffalo Sabres general manager Darcy Regier held a brief press conference at HSBC Arena Wednesday morning to discuss the ongoing free agency period. While the Sabres are prepared to take the trade route if needed, Regier believes free agency still might be the best option. [+]

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BACKUP SIGNED

Sabres ink Lalime to two-year deal worth $2.0 million
The Buffalo Sabres can scratch "signing a backup goaltender" off their summer to-do list as the team signed veteran netminder Patrick Lalime to a two-year contract worth a reported $1.0 million per season. [+]

ALSO SEE: Patrick Lalime Player Profile

MOVING FORWARD

Sabres look to recover from disappointing season
We are only in the first few days of summer and free agency has just begun. While general manager Darcy Regier has some work to do and some moves to make, Sabres fans should definitely be excited about the team this upcoming season. [+]

TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE...

With free agency looming, Sabres have some holes to fill
Last year's start of free agency was arguably the worst day in the history of the Buffalo Sabres franchise. One year later, are the Sabres ready to reenergize the fan base all the while improving an already talented roster? [+]

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