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'Success doesn't stem solely from the team's winning record. Owner B. Thomas Golisano made some good and compassionate ticket-pricing decisions that helped broaden and solidify the team's fan base, and the marketing staff has posted a winning record too. And it's not just the region's leaders who should notice - the Bills should be this … [Read more...] about Buffalo needs Sabres' 'problems'

'"This year there probably won't be as many Maple Leaf fans at the games because individual ticket buyers from Canada won't be able to buy as many seats at those games because our season ticket holders have already purchased them," explains Sabres director of public relations Mike Gilbert.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Tickets Selling Well

'"It's wait and see right now," said Archambault. "There's still 20 days before training camps open. We're studying all our options. J.P. has a young family and wants to go somewhere that will be comfortable."' … [Read more...] about Agent: J.P. Dumont draws interest from ‘3-4 teams’ but not Habs

'The Buffalo Sabres haven't had a waiting list for season tickets for close to 25 years. They may be creating one this summer. Buoyed by brisk sales, Sabres officials now expect to cap their season-ticket total at 14,000 to 14,500 seats.' … [Read more...] about Sabres tickets going out of season?

'Miller's agent, Mike Liut, tells channel 2 that discussions are taking place on both long, and short term contracts. What's signficant is that earlier in the summer, G-M Darcy Regier had indicated Miller was interested in a shorter term deal, with the ability to become an unrestricted free agent in two seasons. Monday, Liut said Miller would potentially be … [Read more...] about Miller Negotiatons Continue

'They lack the toughness needed to endure the long regular season and go deep into the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Tough times might hurt the Sabres

'And that's exactly what several fine, devoted Buffalo Sabres fans have done, pointing me in the direction of www.newblueandgold.com, a website that has featured cool proposals for new Sabres unis for the past couple of years.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans find an alternative

'Bartlett said the Sabres were interested in bringing Fitzpatrick back. Buffalo hadn't offered Fitzpatrick, who made $532,000, a contract extension but were looking to work something out closer to training camp. The Sabres had seven blueliners pencilled in ahead of Fitzpatrick.' … [Read more...] about Fitzpatrick fits Canucks

'The Buffalo Sabres no longer can be second-guessed for having too many goalies. Martin Biron is the only goalie under contract and most people expect him to be traded. But the Sabres can't deal him before they sign Ryan Miller, and he could be a holdout in quest of a huge (and deserved) raise and a long-term deal.' … [Read more...] about Biron On Thin Ice

'Dane Jackson will be following Fitzpatrick out of town. Unable to wait for the Sabres to act on hiring an assistant coach for the Rochester Americans, Jackson on Friday accepted an offer to become an assistant coach at the University of North Dakota, his alma mater.' … [Read more...] about Fitzpatrick, Jackson take up new pursuits

Canucks sign Fitzpatrick (AP) Vancouver Canucks sign free agent defenceman Rory Fitzpatrick (CP) D Fitzpatrick signs with Canucks (Sportsticker) Canucks add D Fitzpatrick (The Sports Network) Canucks Sign Free Agent Defenceman Rory Fitzpatrick (Canucks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Vancouver Coverage

Moose & Sean McMorrow to attend fundraiser (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'"The fact that he's a professional athlete just floors me," said Donato, who added that in June Briere raised $20,000 for Camp Good Days at a charity gala in which he donated memorabilia. "He's given so much...He talks to kids that are really sick over the phone and puts his whole heart and soul into our organization. He's absolutely genuine."' … [Read more...] about Briere, Dumont score at Camp Good Days

Fitzpatrick close to deal (Buffalo News) Fitzpatrick set to join Canucks (Vancouver Sun) Fitz could fit in on blueline (Vancouver Province) Canucks look at Fitzpatrick (TSN.ca) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Vancouver Coverage

'Dumont repeated the same mantra for every interviewer: It's too bad what happened. He's looking at all his options. Buffalo is one of those options. And he's not going to make a decision for a while. "I really love it here," he said. "I've been here for five or six years."' … [Read more...] about For the love of the kids – and the game