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'He missed 19 games due to injury, however, and suffered a concussion in Game 2 of the conference semifinal matchup against the Ottawa Senators that sidelined him for the remainder of the postseason.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Connolly agree to deal

'Right wings Maxim Afinogenov and J.P. Dumont and centers Paul Gaustad and Adam Mair still are scheduled for arbitration hearings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to terms with C Connolly

'Sabres general manager Darcy Regier said he's been assured by the team's medical staff and a concussion specialist that Connolly will be ready for the start of the season. Connolly's agent, J.P. Barry, said his client's rehab is progressing and, based on the last medical checkup, Connolly should be cleared to begin skating within two weeks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres C Connolly agrees to 3-year deal

'"After discussions with Tim and our medical staff, we fully expect Tim to be completely healthy," said Sabres GM Darcy Regier.' … [Read more...] about Peter Schaefer and Mike Van Ryn get big raises in four-year contracts

'The Sabres were 42-18-3 with Connolly in the lineup...'. … [Read more...] about Sabres, Connolly agree to terms

'The 25-year-old was fifth on the Sabres in scoring last season, posting career highs in points (55), goals (16) and assists (39) in 63 games.' … [Read more...] about Connolly Avoids Arbitration, Signs Deal

'The charging, legless, red-eyed buffalo has been attacked by fans as resembling Donald Trump's hair or a slug. An online petition to scrap it has attracted more than 20,000 signatures.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to unveil new logo in September

'Those contracts pushed the Sabres' salary commitments for next season to more than $29.1 million, including the $5 million that Daniel Briere was awarded in arbitration. The team hasn't decided yet whether to accept that, but it likely will even if it's just to later trade the co-captain.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lock in to some high rates

'Quinn said the team is selling season tickets at a rate likely not seen since the 1970s, and their oft-stated goal of 12,000 is about to be passed solely by people who hold tickets to all 41 games.' … [Read more...] about Logo commotion not hurting Sabres season-ticket sales

'Celestino says the fight is hardly over. He says he's changed the mission statement of his website to let fans know they can vote with their wallets. He says if fans buy more of the third jersey logo and ignore the merchandise with the new logo, the Sabres may go back to old-school logos full time.' … [Read more...] about Website Founder Reacts To Sabres Logo

'Pominville played the first 18 games with the Amerks scoring 19 goals. He was recalled with the injury bug hit the Sabres and played so well they couldn’t send him back.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Sign Pominville

'Quinn says the team is trying to assure fans who have expressed feelings of betrayal that the team misled them about going back to the old jerseys.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Address Fans' Concerns Over Uniform & Logo Changes

'Lydman, who was acquired from Calgary last August for a third-round pick, accrued 17 points (1 goal, 16 assists) in his first season with Buffalo to go along with 82 penalty minutes in 75 games.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo inks Lydman to multi-year deal

'Buffalonians, Quinn admitted, aren’t known for embracing change. He expected the new logo to be met with disdain, especially since the team dropped hints about returning to the original jerseys full-time during ceremonies for Pat LaFontaine and Danny Gare. But when the comments got vicious, even Quinn realized flexibility was necessary.' … [Read more...] about Quinn calls on Darryl Shannon to calm the masses

'"We have been planning all along to use the original colors and logo as our third jersey for next season," Quinn said. "Given the outpouring of fan concern the last few weeks, we decided to make this announcement now instead of September as originally planned. We are still committed and enthusiastic about our new uniform and believe that fans will embrace … [Read more...] about Sabres make original uniform 'third' jersey