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'Jillson is not expected to be in uniform tonight as Rochester plays the Hamilton Bulldogs at Copps Coliseum.' … [Read more...] about Sabres loan defensemen Jeff Jilson to Rochester

'Jillson cleared waivers at noon...'. … [Read more...] about Jillson assigned to Rochester

'...in the aftermath of the lockout, the lack of dramatic movement made it seem like there was little for Buffalo to look forward to this season. At least on the surface and to anyone not directly involved in the organization. Instead, the Sabres, who were picked by most observers to finish low enough for a shot at winning the draft lottery next spring, have started very fast, … [Read more...] about Fast-starting Sabres hope to stay sharp through season

'"I'm happy the team is doing well. I love the way this team looks and everything," said Biron before Friday afternoon's practice. "I just wish I was in there, winning games. It's just the way things are right now. Decisions are made. It's not for me to complain."' … [Read more...] about Biron avoiding long face

'"We made an attempt to trade him, contacted every team," Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier said of Jillson. "But, as I mentioned to him, that's not necessarily an indication of where he is but where the league is from a salary standpoint, from a roster standpoint."' … [Read more...] about Jillson waived, but hold on, he may be back

'D Jay McKee is the only Sabre to have played every game without a point.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Panthers

Tonight's game: Sabres at Panthers (Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Florida Coverage

Outplayed all night (Rochester D&C) Keenan returns with a smile (Rochester D&C) Cunneyworth Stuck on 199 (RNews.com) Hershey 5, Rochester 3 (AP) Bears claw their way past Rochester (Amerks.com) Amerks renew television deal with Time Warner Cable and WB16 (Amerks.com) Bears find the win column with win over Rochester (HersheyPA.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'Not bad for a seventh-round draft pick in 2000.' … [Read more...] about Gaustad makes an impact in his NHL debut

'The Buffalo Sabres coach had to be pleased with what he witnessed Thursday night. His team turned in a gutsy effort, twice coming from behind to tie the score before defeating the defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning, 4-3, in a shootout.' … [Read more...] about It's Miller Time in Tampa

'Sabres coach Lindy Ruff on Wednesday said the club "in all likelihood" would waive a player to clear a spot for Mair on the 23-man roster, but after Thursday morning's skate Ruff declined to give Mair the green light against the Tampa Bay Lightning.' … [Read more...] about Mair not quite ready to return to lineup yet

Another Franchise First For Bolts (Tampa Tribune) It Beat A Tie, But Everyone Deserved More (Tampa Tribune) Fedotenko Takes A Puck To The Ankle, Still Gets Assist (Tampa Tribune) Stars, intensity rise; oh, Lightning loses (St. Petersburg Times) Lightning's Big Three still not big enough (St. Petersburg Times) Power play doesn't worry coach (St. Petersburg Times) Sabres … [Read more...] about Friday’s Tampa Bay Coverage

'The Sabres won the shootout 2-0 as goalie Ryan Miller stopped St. Louis and Brad Richards. ``I like that kind of challenge,'' Miller said. ``It's a fun challenge for goalies.''' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Tampa Bay 3 (SO)

'In overtime, the Sabres could not convert on a pair of two-man advantages with less than two minutes to go, as the Tampa Bay penalty kill was up to the task. Buffalo had numerous chances in front, but Grahame stopped everything that came his way to send the game to a shootout.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 4, Lightning 3

'The game was tied after three periods 3-3 forcing overtime. The Sabres had plenty of chances to score in OT as the Lightning committed three penalties and gave the Sabres a two-man advantage. The Sabres, however, missed the a chance with the extra skaters as they went 0 for 9 on the power play for the entire game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Win In Shootout; Beat Lightning 4-3