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'Some more news to come out of last week's GM meetings may be of more interest to fans. The NHL playoffs are rumored to be expanded from 16 teams to 20 teams, good news for teams like the Sabres that have barely missed the playoffs for years on end. This "play into" the playoffs concept would pit the 7-10 seeds in each conference in a 3 game mini-playoffs, … [Read more...] about CBA negotiations continue, playoffs to expand, draft lottery…

'But like Vanek, Stafford may force the Sabres' hands by deciding to turn pro, a decision that would result in the loss of his NCAA playing eligibility. Stafford, unlike Vanek, is not likely to step into the pro's and make an impact. He would be a project much like Dan Paille but also like Paille should eventually bloom into a solid NHL player.' … [Read more...] about Stafford and Sioux's time runs out

'You realize how quickly things changed when you look around the Aud, now a giant time capsule. Almost every seat remains in place. Blue and gold paint adorns the hallway outside the Sabres' dressing room, where the only thing that separated fans from players were a rickety fold-up gate and an arm's length.' … [Read more...] about Main Street's sports cathedral still packs a punch

Amerks fans have cause for alarm (Rochester D&C) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

Depleted Amerks fall to Crunch (Rochester D&C) Crunch rolls, can't gain ground (Syracuse Post Standard) Amerks Continue Slump (RNews.com) Syracuse 5, Rochester 2 (AP) Amerks' slide continues in loss to Syracuse (Amerks.com) Crunch Defeat Amerks 5-2 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'Ontario's Centre of Forensic Sciences found Horton's blood-alcohol content was .17 percent (more than twice Canada's legal limit set in 1969), and in his system were traces of the barbiturate amobarbital, a drug that on its own is prescribed to help insomniacs sleep.' … [Read more...] about Horton drunk, records show

'HF: Have you had any contact with the Buffalo Sabres this year? DS: I’ve seen them around a couple of times. They’ve come to a couple of games and I’ve talked with them. We’d talk about the things that I need to work on, other than that nothing too big.' … [Read more...] about Q&A with Drew Stafford

Coach trashes Amerks after 5-1 defeat (Rochester D&C) Amerks' Taylor given Fred T. Hunt award (Rochester D&C) B-Sens top Amerks (Binghamton Press and Sun Bulletin) Taylor Honored, Amerks Lose (RNews.com) Binghamton 5, Rochester 1 (AP) Amerks fall to Binghamton 5-1 (Amerks.com) Amerks sign Mike Kinniw; Rochester battles Binghamton tonight (Amerks.com) Amerks' Taylor wins … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'Drew Stafford, the Sabres' first round pick in the 2004 entry draft, and his University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux play the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the opening game of the NCAA's Frozen Four tournament. The game will be shown on ESPN2 at 7 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Stafford and the Sioux on ESPN2 today

Paolini hopes to stick with Amerks (Rochester D&C) Amerks are in good hands with veteran poise of Smith (Rochester D&C) Scouting Report: Binghamton Senators vs. Rochester Americans (Binghamton Press and Sun Bulletin) Miller on verge of becoming AHL's first 40-game winner in 40 years (AP) League's Number One (RNews.com) Ryan Miller Named AHL First Team All Star … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

Scoring machine Vanek named to the league's All-Rookie team (Rochester D&C) All-Star team may lack any deserving Amerks (Rochester D&C) Paolini Tries Again (RNews.com) Amerks sign Rochester native Sam Paolini (Amerks.com) Amerk Thomas Vanek named to AHL All-Rookie team (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

Hurting for Stretch Run (RNews.com) Second annual Derek Roy charity golf tourney on Aug. 19th (Amerks.com) Botterill wins Amerks' American Specialty/AHL Man of the Year (Amerks.com) Amerks add Cornell center Mike Iggulden (Amerks.com) Miller one win away from history (SabresFans.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

Amerks’ division-clinching game on TV this weekend (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'The lockout may have been a blessing in disguise for Miller and the Sabres because this is the first time in Miller's professional career he didn't have to concern himself with his standing in the organization. All he's had to do is stop pucks, which should be proof enough to him that if he just worries about that, everything will take care of itself.' … [Read more...] about Shoulda-been Sabres lead Amerks,provide Buffalo post-lockout hope

Amerks rediscover their grit, end losing streak (Buffalo News) Resilience results in division crown for Amerks (Rochester D&C) Home away from home suits Amerks just fine (Rochester D&C) Streaky Paille regains scoring touch (Rochester D&C) Amerks Clinch North Division (RNews.com) Amerks Win To Clinch Division Title (WGR-AM) Rochester 6, St. John's 4 (AP) Amerks win 14th … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage