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'A colorful, glossy collector’s album has been created to store the medallions, which will include the images of 23 players plus an exclusive Sabres commemorative. There are 30,000 albums printed, and they are free with a coupon that can be found in Sunday’s Buffalo News. The coupon can be redeemed at one of the 244 participating Wilson Farms, Tops, Noco, Wegmans or … [Read more...] about Sabres medallions offered to fans

'"We talked about getting more pucks around the paint," said Ruff, whose team hosts Toronto and its 27th-ranked penalty-killing unit tonight at HSBC Arena. "We've been a pretty good perimeter power play, but we talked about getting more pucks in close, whether it's from the point or from the half wall. I thought we did a lot better job in that area."' … [Read more...] about Power play restored for Sabres

'But with Drew Stafford becoming the team’s most recent success story, another season seems secure, as long as the team can sign either Chris Drury or Daniel Briere. If they do, Buffalo’s top nine -- for the sake of argument, let’s say Briere, Jochen Hecht, Jason Pominville, Maxim Afinogenov, Ales Kotalik, Paul Gaustad, Derek Roy, Thomas Vanek and now Stafford … [Read more...] about Emergence of Stafford keeps Sabres on course

'Mair focused on the importance of teamwork in achieving success, whether the task is training dogs or scoring points. Peers need to be supportive even when members of a team don’t succeed in individual tasks, Mair said. “You should never get mad at somebody for trying their best,” Mair said. “Just because someone missed a shot is no reason to be mad. … [Read more...] about Coaching kindness

'"We all got a taste of what it was all about last year," said winger Jason Pominville, after the Sabres worked out at a suburban arena yesterday. "We got so close and saw how important home ice is."' … [Read more...] about Despite comfy lead, Sabres remain wary

'As much as Toronto wants to succeed in its playoff push, Buffalo, chasing first overall in the National Hockey League, wants to make sure the Leafs miss the postseason.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo won’t be providing a welcome mat to neighbours

'The Maple Leafs are 2-4-0 against the Sabres this season, having twice won at HSBC Arena. Here is a recap of Toronto's previous six games against Buffalo...'. … [Read more...] about Leafs look to even series against the Sabres in weekend matchups

'"So it certainly won't be too hard to get motivated for these two weekend games."' … [Read more...] about Sabres can wreak havoc with Maple Leafs in home-and-home set

Kaberle eyeing return (Toronto Sun) Leafs need more heroes (Toronto Sun) Shack casts own spell (Toronto Sun) Sundin says he's a Leaf forever (Toronto Sun) Belak says hype over KO overblown (Toronto Sun) Despite comfy lead, Sabres remain wary (Toronto Star) Leafs' bandwagon navigating potholes (Toronto Star) Leafs at Sabres (Toronto Star) Buffalo won't be providing a … [Read more...] about Friday’s Toronto Coverage (Updated 10:30 a.m.)

'Former Buffalo Sabres players will be playing in charity basketball games at Depew and West Seneca East High Schools in the near future.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Alumni Basketball coming to local schools

'The Buffalo Sabres Alumni Association and the Buffalo Police Hockey Team will play a charity hockey game to benefit injured Buffalo Police officer Patricia Parete. The two teams will face off at HSBC Arena on Thursday, March 29 at 7 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres And Buffalo’s Finest Support Officer Parete

'Should the line of Stafford, Derek Roy and Thomas Vanek be broken up once Max Afinogenov returns from the hand injury he suffered against Edmonton on November 17? Where will Ales Kotalik and Tim Connolly fit in once active?' … [Read more...] about Sabres Line Dance?

'For the last couple of NHL amateur drafts, the Buffalo Sabres have relied on video as much as live scouting for their player rankings. If many of the current Sabre prospects pan out, this practice could influence other teams. Though Buffalo has since reversed this practice somewhat, keep an eye on this particular group of prospects. Their success or failure could have … [Read more...] about Sabres Top 20 prospects

'“It’s important because we don’t have that many games left now going into the playoffs,” said Sabres forward Dainius Zubrus, who had the first two assists of his 10-game Buffalo career. “If you win special teams, you have a good chance of winning the game. When the playoffs come, we need to be going at full cylinders.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres cure ailing power play

'“It was awhile since we won here in front of our fans,” Sabres co-captain Daniel Briere said. “The last couple games, they kind of let us know, too, so it’s definitely good. The atmosphere was a little better in the building.”' … [Read more...] about Home losing streak over