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'"I think Bob and the guys at the NHLPA deserve a lot of credit for taking care of the little guys," said Taylor, who was captain of the Rochester Americans in the American Hockey League last season. "Everybody thought the little guy was going to be cut down to $150,000, but they didn't do that to us. To make $400,000 as a fourth-line player, I think that's pretty good. I don't … [Read more...] about Count this Sabre a yes vote

'Both sides are sure to refer to this document as "an agreement" to maintain peace, but all it will really mean is that the NHLPA agreed to swallow an elephant.' … [Read more...] about Owners, fans win NHL's cold war

'Buffalo Sabres managing partner Larry Quinn, however, predicted the deal would be even more beneficial to the players in the long run. "People may look back on the past and say, "Wow, this ended up being the turning point in hockey,' " Quinn said Thursday. "They may not see it that way now, but as this goes on I believe they will."' … [Read more...] about Mixed reaction as NHL details spread

'Not too many NHL hockey players come from Ivy League schools, but Yale's Randy Wood left the white-collar jobs behind for years of digging trenches in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabre Legends: Randy Wood

'A local public corporation that would oversee the nearly one (b) billion-dollar development of the Buffalo waterfront is expected to be created as early as next week. And Sabres Managing Partner Larry Quinn is likely to head it, The Buffalo News reports.' … [Read more...] about Sabres partner may lead Buffalo waterfront group

Amerks announce five home dates for 2005-2006 (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'The full-day street hockey tournament will be split into eight divisions with a maximum of five and a minimum of four players per team. Participating players are required to bring sneakers, sticks, gloves, one light and one dark colored t-shirt. Goaltender and additional protective equipment is optional.' … [Read more...] about 4th Annual Buffalo Sabres HockeyFest Details Announced

'The Buffalo Sabres and Dick's Sporting Goods, today announced the 4th Annual Buffalo Sabres/Dick's Sporting Goods Street HockeyFest has been scheduled for Sunday, August 21, 2005 outside HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres/Dick’s Sporting Goods HockeyFest Scheduled for August 21st

Division matchups dominate Amerks' upcoming season (Rochester D&C) Amerks remain in North Division in 27-team AHL (Amerks.com) Amerks Moose at Rotary Sunshine Campus Wednesday (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'"I was not a guy who made it easily as a player,” stated Dudley to reporters in 1989. “I had to work hard at it because I wasn’t as skilled as a Gil Perreault. But on the other hand, I was at one time or another virtually everything on a hockey club. At different times I was a checker, a scorer, a bozo.”' … [Read more...] about Sabre Legends: Rick Dudley

'To appreciate the Maple Leafs situation, consider the Buffalo Sabres, maybe the most salary cap-ready franchise in the NHL.' (Submitted By: Dante) … [Read more...] about Cap will give Leafs fits

'"Things are looking very positive and we haven't heard that in a long time," said Sabres defenseman Jay McKee. "When you lose something for a year, something that you're passionate about, it hurts. And to know that things are looking positive and both sides are feeling better about the way things are going, you can't help but be real excited."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo-area NHLers eager to resume playing

'"I'm drawing the same kinds of conclusions," Golisano said. "Everybody has been pretty closed-mouthed, and that's an indication things are getting serious. Most people are being conservative with their predictions, and I fall under that category. But I am optimistic."' … [Read more...] about Golisano sees signs of hope

'John Rigas, in particular, has neighbors and friends who defend him as a friendly, charitable and kindly old gent who never meant to deceive. The judge rejected that as a cause for leniency, rightly noting that there is little virtue in being generous with other people's money.' … [Read more...] about A just punishment

'“I got a call from Scotty Bowman and he said he needed my help,” stated Crozier. “He asked me to get my stuff together and drive to Batavia (half way between Buffalo and Rochester on the New York State Thruway) and then call him. He said he would tell me which way to go, right or left.”' … [Read more...] about A Lifetime of Success