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'The deadline for final rosters is 3 p.m. Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Paille assigned to Rochester

'Tim Connolly was told to stop working out by team doctors. Connolly had been suffering headaches while exercising. There is some good news for Connolly as some of his baseline tests are coming back normal. This is a good sign for him according to Lindy Ruff.' … [Read more...] about Paille Sent Down; Pens Claim Thorburn

'The move was made to allow Paille time to continue developing in Rochester, Buffalo's American Hockey League affiliate. The Sabres first-round pick in the 2002 draft, Paille had a goal and an assist in six preseason games with Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres demote Paille to minors

'He led Rochester in goals, tied for third on the club in scoring and ranked fifth on the team in penalty minutes. Thorburn also appeared in two games last season with the Sabres, recording one assist and seven penalty minutes.' … [Read more...] about Penguins claim Chris Throburn off waivers from Buffalo

'"Teams will be prepared (to play us)," center Daniel Briere said. "We'll have to be better prepared."' … [Read more...] about Sabres are back for more

'There's one big difference between J.P. Dumont's former city of play and his new one. "The weather is more enjoyable here, that's for sure," said the former Buffalo Sabre, wearing summer street clothes, no parka in sight.' … [Read more...] about Dumont gives Preds another big-time scorer

'Thorburn will report to Rochester today if he clears waivers. He would join defenseman Andrej Sekera, who was demoted over the weekend. That move cemented Nathan Paetsch as the Sabres' seventh defenseman.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get roster to 22, waive Thorburn

Amerks lose preseason finale (Rochester D&C) Youngsters Will Lean on Smith (RNews.com) Amerks drop season finale, 5-2 (Amerks.com) Amerks to hold a 'red out' Friday in season opener (Amerks.com) Marlies Down Amerks in Pre-Season Finale (TorontoMarlies.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'“We’re not really focused on outside expectations,” Drury said. “We have our own expectations. We have our own goals. We know how hard we’re going to have to work. I think we’re ready for the challenge.”' … [Read more...] about Team not focused on outside hype

'It's on the players to begin delivering on those high expectations and big raises that ballooned the team's payroll from a relatively modest $29 million last season to approaching the NHL's $44 million salary cap this year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres try live up to high expectations

'What opponent do you least like playing against? Do I really want to give up that information? I don't want to give anybody a big head.' … [Read more...] about Facing Off with Buffalo Sabres G Ryan Miller

'Sekera was Buffalo's third-round selection in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.' … [Read more...] about Sekera assigned to Rochester

'The Buffalo Sabres have assigned defenseman Andrej Sekera to the Rochester Americans. This leaves 24 players on the Sabres roster, with a deadline of 3 PM tomorrow to finalize it.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Send Sekera To Rochester; Thorburn Waived

'Should Thorburn clear waivers, he would report to Rochester, Buffalo's American Hockey League affiliate. The Sabres' 2001 second-round pick, Thorburn had one assist in two games for Buffalo in his NHL debut last season. He added one assist in six preseason games last month and is considered the Sabres' final cut in preparation for their regular … [Read more...] about Sabres place Thorburn on waivers, demote Sekera

'He gives him high marks, saying Regier kept the players and staff on an even keel during uncertain times. "Stability counts for a lot," Quinn said. "We're in the shape we're in today because of that."' … [Read more...] about Darcy Regier: Mentor