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'"I still spend a lot of time at HSBC Arena, warming up and cooling down before and after practice. I'm still going to have to take a day off to recover here and there, so that I can work harder the next day. But overall, for only being on the ice for a couple of weeks, I felt pretty good out there for those two games."' … [Read more...] about Connolly Pleased With Weekend

'Connolly is healthy to play after missing most of the season with post-concussion symptoms and a knee injury. But Stafford was eligible to rejoin the Sabres because the salary cap doesn't count during the playoffs, which top-seeded Buffalo opens hosting the New York Islanders on Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Stafford from minors

'Hasek will be in the building when the Stanley Cup is awarded in June. But he's going to have to watch members of his old team carry it around.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans, no reason to worry

'Nationally, games 2 through 6 will be shown on the Versus network. TSN in Canada will show all the Sabres' first round games.' … [Read more...] about TV schedule for Sabres playoff games

'“I wanted to win it because I wanted to end the season on a good note,” Biron said. “A lot of times in the last six weeks we were right there. We were in a lot of games right to the end against good teams, but we could never get that goal to push us over.”' … [Read more...] about Win over old team satisfies Biron

'“I worry about any opponent,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “We’ve been in their position before and surprised teams. They controlled their own destiny and got the job done. The way I look at it, they have a good number of worldclass players on that team. And they added another one at the deadline in Ryan Smyth. They have a strong … [Read more...] about It&#8217s Sabres vs. Islanders

'“It was unbelievable,” Miller said of Michigan State’s dramatic 3-1 victory over Boston College in Saturday night’s national championship game. “I’m just really happy for them, really proud of them.”' … [Read more...] about Miller enjoys local ties to NCAA title

'Reminded of the personal nature of the matchup, Nolan diplomatically spoke about the best part of his Sabres experience. "I was very fortunate to get a start in this league and to get to know the people of Buffalo," Nolan said. "Buffalo is always a special place in my heart, but now we've got to try and beat their hockey team."' … [Read more...] about Nolan gets return trip to Buffalo

'A player of scoring skill and savvy in the middle of the top line is just what the Flyers need. Briere not only fits the bill, but has already been tabbed by free agency speculators as THE GUY that the Flyers are targeting.' … [Read more...] about Sabres&#8217 Briere will cash in big in free agency

'Sabres in five.' … [Read more...] about First-round breakdown: Sabres vs. Islanders

Pushed to Brink, Isles Respond With Playoff Bid (New York Times) Berth and re-berth (New York Daily News) Brodeur takes a rest (New York Daily News) Leafs' hearts broken (New York Daily News) Isles make 3! (New York Times) Dubie's the man in shootout (New York Newsday) Nolan gets return trip to Buffalo (New York Newsday) Fitting end to Isles' up-and-down year (New York … [Read more...] about Monday’s New York Coverage

Flyers end long year with a win (Philadelphia Inquirer) At last, an end to horror show (Philadelphia Inquirer) 'Twas the season to forget (Philadelphia Daily News) Still a lot of progress to be made (Philadelphia Daily News) Win leaves something to build on (Bucks County Courier Times) Win over old team satisfies Biron (Bucks County Courier Times) Richards' goal finishes … [Read more...] about Monday’s Philadelphia Coverage

'The 2007-08 renewal packages went out earlier this spring and DiPofi said more than 91 percent have already renewed for next year. The Sabres will cap their season-ticket packages at 14,800 next year. All 80 suites in HSBC Arena were sold this year, and while a handful come up for renewal after this season, DiPofi expects all to be renewed. The Sabres also have a small … [Read more...] about Sabres' waiting list grows as wins mount

'“Perreault, Martin and Robert were like magic together. And they could perform like magic on the ice. They could bring fans out of their seats in Buffalo like no other line I’ve ever seen in the Aud. And there were times that you almost had to drag them off the ice during a game. I don’t think they realized how long they were out there sometimes because they … [Read more...] about The French Connection was a line for the ages

Cancel the stories about the dueling chants and how the Leafs can't win in Buffalo and how different the cities are. When the Sabres and Islanders meet up in the first round of the playoffs, the side stories are going to be so much better -- Nolan, Satan, Connolly. And the 1979-80 Buffalo Sabres. … [Read more...] about Sabres-Isles will stir up an old rivalry