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'In fading from the playoff picture in recent years, the Sabres have taken on what is perhaps an unfair image. They're regarded as all defense and no offense, yet they were 10th in the 30-team league in scoring in 2003-04, the last season the NHL played.' … [Read more...] about Skating off the rust

'If you get to the Marina this week you'll see the teams scrimmage with the new rules. There was a steady parade to the penalty box.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Are Finally On The Ice

'It's the same old song and dance at the Sabres training camp this season...'. … [Read more...] about Battling for position

'As for Biron? "It's my job," he said. "That's the way I want it."' … [Read more...] about Three-way goalie competition marks start of Sabres camp

'"We drafted him because he is a smart hockey player," said Jim Benning, Buffalo's director of amateur scouting. Benning played for the Winter Hawks from 1979-81 and spent nine years as an NHL defenseman for Toronto and Vancouver. "Hockey sense is something that can't be taught," Benning said. "You can get stronger or develop a harder … [Read more...] about Hawks' Funk gets taste of life in NHL

'The Sabres enter camp with 13 established NHL forwards and a few prospects who might be ready to make their marks. Right now, the numbers add up to a surplus of skaters deserving of a big-league roster spot.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' roster looks crowded up front

'Satan's style rubbed many of his former teammates the wrong way, and he often clashed with coach Lindy Ruff. "His (player-coach) relationship ran into some stale points," said Sabres center Chris Drury, "and I think it was best for everybody that he got a fresh start."' … [Read more...] about Players seem happy Satan's moved on

'"We have to get back on the ice and show people that (2003-04) wasn't a fluke, and we really do have a good team and a team that can do some damage", said Daniel Briere, who served as captain for February during the 2003-2004 season. "We have players that can step-up and maybe take a better offensive lead to this team."' … [Read more...] about Offense ready to roll

'“My job isn’t finished. Every year I know I have to prove myself,” Peters said Monday morning after a vigorous fitness skating drill as the Sabres opened training camp at HSBC Arena. “I want to be here for a long time. I want to make Buffalo my home some day and become like Rob Ray, who had a long stint and was counted on to protect his teammates … [Read more...] about Peters polishing his game

'The most intriguing part of this training camp will be what happens to the Sabres’ three goaltenders, Ryan Miller, Martin Biron, and Mika Noronen. One of the three will finally get the boot out of Buffalo, with an uncertain return. The Sabres currently hold the rights of only two goaltending prospects, Michal Valent, who remains in Europe and Adam Dennis, who turns … [Read more...] about Sabres training camp preview

'"Miro's the type of guy who waits around a lot, finds the hole in the high slot for a big shot," Briere said. "We have players, you look at myself and Chris Drury ... we're the type of players that when we have a hole, we take it to the net."' … [Read more...] about Satan gone and forgotten by Sabres teammates

'Chris Drury and Daniel Briere are thrilled to be rid of Miroslav Satan. Drury says Satan needed a change and they needed a change from him too.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres Are Finally Back

'"There will be a bit of an edge," Biron said. "It's going to be more competitive, more intense, a higher pace, more productive. Everybody is battling for a roster spot or a better position than before. Guys have developed in the way you knew they would and are ready to step in. You'll have guys working hard, and I think the guys welcome … [Read more...] about Sabres are back in business

'"My frame of mind is I'm a Buffalo Sabre," McKee said. "I'm here, and I'm more than happy and excited for camp to start. Now I can concentrate on my main goal of helping this team get into the playoffs."' … [Read more...] about McKee remains a Sabre

'"The biggest thrill for me was the '99 Stanley Cup finals," Patrick said, referring to his first season in Buffalo. "Also the biggest disappointment to lose."' … [Read more...] about Game over for Patrick