June 25, 2011 - 1:25 AM
MINNEAPOLIS -- Robyn Regehr has thought it over, and he's coming to Buffalo.
The Calgary defenseman has decided to waive his no-movement clause and will accept a trade to Buffalo.
"Options changed and yes I did waive. I'm going to Buffalo," Regehr said in a text to the Calgary Sun. "I have to talk to a bunch of family."
TSN reports the deal includes former Sabres forward Ales Kotalik also coming to Buffalo in exchange for defenseman Chris Butler and forward Paul Byron.
---John Vogl
John Vogl has been covering the Sabres since 2002-03, an era that has included playoff runs, last-place finishes and three ownership changes. The award-winning writer is the Buffalo chapter chairman for the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association.
@BuffNewsVogl | jvogl@buffnews.com
Mike Harrington, a Canisius College graduate who began his career as a News reporter in 1987, is in his sixth season covering the Buffalo Sabres. He is a member of the Professional Hockey Writers Association and can vouch that exposed flesh freezes instantly when walking in downtown Winnipeg in January.
