SabresBeat

'Buffalo Sabres fans have no choice but to think about the future. Some bright-eyed, fresh-faced kids can help in the coming days. Fans can glimpse the next generation of Sabres when the World Junior Championships begin Christmas night and the Rochester Americans make another HSBC Arena visit Tuesday. The Sabres will be represented by six prospects in the prestigious … [Read more...] about Future of Sabres takes center stage

'Let's take a stroll down memory lane, reliving This Day in Sabres History, which could be as close to real hockey as we're going to get...'. … [Read more...] about Sabres highlights are history

'"We've been, as a group of players, made to understand that it's possible we might not be playing for a year, a year and a half, two years," Buffalo Sabres center Adam Mair said. "Guys are prepared for a long process - two years, five years, whatever it is. The overall sentiment right now is we're not going to agree to the salary … [Read more...] about NHL's tensions deepen

'Drew Stafford has had quite a year. In June, the 6-foot-2-inch, 204-pound forward was picked by the Buffalo Sabres in the first round of the NHL draft.' … [Read more...] about Home Boy

'I guess what I’m trying to say is that the players should comeback now. I can’t believe a group of men, no matter how many times they’ve been hit in the head can blindly follow a man like their union chief Bob Goodenow whose only job seems to be costing them millions of dollars.' … [Read more...] about Checking In On NHL Lockout

'"His skill level is beyond most guys in this league," said 13th-year veteran center Chris Taylor, Vanek's linemate the past six weeks. "Some guys, it takes two years. Some guys never adjust. It took him three weeks."' … [Read more...] about Vanek finally finds his scoring groove

'Attendance in Rochester is up more than 11 percent. Nine of the 28 teams reported increases of more than 10 percent since last season. Games played in NHL arenas have helped. The Amerks drew 12,126 last month for a game in HSBC Arena, including some 2,700 walk-up customers.' … [Read more...] about Locked-out hockey fans keying in on the AHL

'"Not anymore," McKee said Tuesday night. "I consider the season gone now. That's for sure."' … [Read more...] about Hockey talks go nowhere fast

'Larry will not be remembered for any offensive flare but rather for his punishing hits and heavy blows with his fists. He was a fierce competitor who earned every minute and shift in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabre Legends: Larry Playfair

'"Whether you're making $10 million or $500,000, 24 percent is 24 percent," said Sabres enforcer Andrew Peters, whose salary would shrink from $400,000 to $304,000. "I don't think that's a proposal the NHL can turn a deaf ear to."' … [Read more...] about Sabres set to take the hit

'"If I used the words all 35 guys said at the same time, they would be bleeped out in the newspaper," McKee said. "They were blown away."' … [Read more...] about NHL players focus on slashing

'Peters inked a two-year deal with the Sabres the week the lockout began after earning $350,000 as a rookie last season. He said any kind of link between player salaries and league revenues would hurt role players such as him the most.“Guys at the bottom of the totem pole, we have to know that these guys are sacrificing millions and millions and millions of dollars … [Read more...] about Hoping for an NHL thaw

'The move has suited the 23-year-old veteran fifth-year pro. In just eight games since his late arrival last month, Pyatt has produced six goals and four assists and is quickly moving up the fourth-place team’s scoring parade. He’s currently on a five-game goal scoring streak with the Swedish club, all of which resulted in wins for his team.' … [Read more...] about Pyatt no Swedish meatball

'Veteran NHL defenceman Alexei Zhitnik has become the 12th NHL player to sign a contract with Russian team AK Bars Kazan.' … [Read more...] about An even dozen

'"I have my business perception and I have my personal perception," said Steve Calvaneso, who owns three restaurants and a men's store in downtown Buffalo and who is contemplating a run for mayor. One of his restaurants, City Grill, is only a few blocks from the arena, and he said he was losing $1,500 to $4,000 in sales every game night, which could add up … [Read more...] about Lockout in N.H.L. Puts Businesses on the Brink