DEREK ROY RUMORS & GOSSIP

Kevin Freiheit: Contract year for Roy

I think it’s safe to say that Derek Roy had an off year this past season for Buffalo. In 80 games, the centerman had just 44 points (17 G, 27 A) and was a -7 on the year. Those aren’t great numbers for Roy. Roy has hit at least 60 points four times in his career, all of which were consecutive years. He only played 35 games during the 2010-2011 season, ending his streak...
Via HockeyBuzz  |  April 23, 2012

With Roy’s Criticism Of Ruff, Is It Time For Management To Think About A Change

Derek Roy criticized Lindy Ruff's coaching methods at locker clean out day The Sabres are heading into the 2012 offseason with far more questions than answers. The biggest question is what to do with their “core” group of players: Derek Roy, Thomas Vanek, Jason Pominville, and Ryan Miller. The player who made the most “controversial” remark at locker clean...
Via Queen City Sports  |  April 09, 2012

Roy Scores OT Winner, Saves Buffalo's Playoff Hopes

The Sabres skated into the locker room after a period of play as boos echoed from the fans at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo. The Sabres had fallen into a 3-0 hole against the Maple Leafs, and seemed to have watched their chances at a playoff berth fade away.However, when the puck dropped for the second period a revitalized Sabres team seemed to have taken the ice. After a period...
Via The Sin Bin Sports Blog  |  April 03, 2012

Video- Derek Roy Wins It In Overtime & The Eastern Conference Race

The Sabres and Caps now have 88 points( 8th place) and both teams have two game to play. The Caps own the tiebreaker against the Sabres so Buffalo must have one more point to qualify for the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Panthers lost in OT and still need one point to make the playoffs. They are four ahead of Washington (Caps own the tiebreaker) and those two teams meet on in Washington...
Via Kukla's Korner  |  April 03, 2012

GARTH: Roy: I Want To Stay Here 100%

Derek Roy just stood in the pocket and answered many tough questions regarding his future with the Buffalo Sabres. I give Roy credit for his cool, calm demeanor, and grace under pressure. "I don't have anything to say.... this is my team right now". TSN's Trade Centre is on the TV in the locker room, and Roy admits that he hears the speculation. "Yeah...
Via HockeyBuzz  |  February 27, 2012

GARTH: Roy Is Centre Of Attention

The NHL Trade Deadline concludes at 3pm EDT on Monday 2/27. Between now and then, Derek Roy's name will be mentioned several hundred times by NHL suits and fans alike. You see, Roy is the centre of attention right now. Literally. Middle men are a rare breed of cat in the NHL right now. There are several contenders a d a couple of bubble team who are interested in adding...
Via HockeyBuzz  |  February 26, 2012

RECAP: Shuffle off to vomitville. PENS LOSE.

@CClarke35 This is one of those games were you develop an unhealthy hatred of the Buffalo Sabres. From the minute the puck dropped, the Sabres and their fans were trolling. Patrick Kaleta Robin Reghr Derek Roy Paul Gaustad Jason Pominville Hard to imagine five bigger douches this weekend. Derek Roy's career is such...
Via The Pensblog  |  February 20, 2012

Todd Cordell: Devils interested in Derek Roy? Ponikarovsky solid in debut+ prospect notes

With the trade deadline approaching, there are rumors from all over the place suggesting different things. Some rumors will come to fruition; however, the majority are false. The latest Devils rumor comes from Sportsnet where they reported the Devils have interest in Sabres center Derek Roy. Here are my thoughts on that rumor, Alex Ponikarovsky's debut and some Devils prospects...
Via HockeyBuzz  |  January 22, 2012

Time to Trade Derek Roy?

With the dark cloud surrounding the Buffalo Sabres (18-18-5) these days, you would think that they were in last place and the season was already over. In reality, the Sabres are a talented team that has suffered from a tremendously unlucky run of bad injuries. And they still sit only five points out of a playoff spot and seven points out of the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference...
Via Rant Sports  |  January 10, 2012

For Those Expecting Or Waiting For A Derek Roy Trade….

For the past 24 hours or so there has been a rumor roaming around the internet about an “imminent” trade involving the Sabres’ Derek Roy.  Well after doing some digging I’m here to tell you that while a trade involving Roy is not out of question, the reports by a certain site and others saying that a “blockbuster” deal is close are not true....
Via Queen City Sports  |  January 08, 2012
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