Sabres sign goaltender Miller to 5-year extension

Sabres locked up their franchise goalie with a five-year, $31.25 million extension Miller became team leader with departures of Chris Drury and Daniel Briere Signing Miller was priority to keep him from joining Detroit after next season BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -- After watching leave over the past year, the Buffalo Sabres were determined to keep Ryan Miller off the list of high profile departures. The Sabres locked up their franchise goalie with a five-year, $31.25 million extension on Friday, ending speculation that Miller might be gone after this season and the end of his contract. Miller, who just turned 28 on Thursday, will make $6.25 million each year through the 2013-14 season. "He's established himself as one of the top young goaltenders," general manager Darcy Regier said. "When you're talking about conference finals,... [read full story]