Sabre News!

Whoa hold the press, there is SabreNews in the offseason?! There is. And it's black UFA Day too, but the boys seem t have come out ahead this time. They re-upped Gaustad for 4 years- SMART MOVE- he's a tough, solid player who has improved each year. He's still young, with room to grow, and the fans love him! Plus he's really great in the community- can't let a fella like that go. Well done.

Then they picked up Patrick Lalime for the backup goalie- here's his info, straight from my Sabres Insider email:
Lalime (2/7/1974, 6'3", 189 lbs.) spent the 2007-08 season with the Chicago Blackhawks, finishing with a record of 16-12-2, one shutout and 2.82 GAA.

Lalime is a veteran of nine NHL seasons, compiling a record of 191-148-32-11 and a 2.53 GAA with Pittsburgh, Ottawa, St. Louis and Chicago. He has also posted 35 career shutouts, including 27 between 2000-04.

Lalime was named to the NHL's All-Rookie Team in 1996-97 with Pittsburgh. During that season he set the NHL record for longest unbeaten streak by a rookie goaltender to start his career, going 14-0-2.

Not too shabby, especially as a #2 guy. he should be able to hold the fort when Miller needs a break. Good pick-up.

The Blackhawks were busy, that should make my Chicago friends happy. Soupy is gone to Chi-town but they could probaly use him. At least he's not here. LOL

So there it is. Free Agent Day.

Happy Canada Day too to all the folks who read from the Great White North- and I know you are there, since I can see you on my google analytics, even if you don't comment!