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'"Any time you leave a place that you loved and were a part of, there is a healing process," LaFontaine said after the news conference. "There's a letting go of that emotional tie. You move forward, and you forgive and say, "It is what it is.'"' … [Read more...] about Patty, Sabres make up

'"I look back at my time here, the fact that the Buffalo organization, the alumni pulled together like this, I just think that's very special," LaFontaine said, when asked about his past. "With everything going on in the world and going on in hockey, I commend the Sabres and alumni. What better place to help than Children's Hospital?"' … [Read more...] about LaFontaine back in Buffalo to host charity game

The biggest difficulty that I had was the constant barrage of interviews that I was required to do, how much time and effort that took for me and how much you had to concentrate on not offending anyone. At that time, hockey was basically a very Canadian sport, with very few American or European players. … [Read more...] about Beyond the Boards… Jim Craig

'LaFontaine made his return, but was always one hit away from having to retire for his own good.' … [Read more...] about Sabre Legends: Pat LaFontaine

'With the NHL locked out, Ruff, the Sabres coach, and Regier, their general manager, don't have a whole lot else to do.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' eyes are here to watch

'The other night the Americans set a franchise record for their largest home crowd when they played in Buffalo. How enthusiastic were they? Ryan Miller: They were great. They were happy to see hockey back in Buffalo. They have been deprived for a while with the lockout. The team had some fun around town; we got there early and went around town.' … [Read more...] about Q&A: Sabres prospect Ryan Miller

'I love to tell stories about Buffalo, the old Aud or just the people I met there when I lived in Buffalo. It’s a great city, good community and a great place to raise a family. I always enjoy going back. It’s one of the most underrated cities in the country. It’s too bad that Buffalo ended up with the reputation that it has, because it’s a … [Read more...] about Beyond the Boards… Craig Ramsay

'Pyatt will depart Thunder Bay for the Swedish capital of Stockholm where he will play in the All-Swedish league, which is the second division of hockey in that country.' … [Read more...] about Pyatt off to Sweden

Miller helped Rochester extend its winning streak to six games by stopping 109 of 112 shots in three victories last week. … [Read more...] about Amerks Goaltender win CCM Vector/AHL Player of the Week

" He's got a hairtrigger on his shot. It's uncanny how quick he shoots that puck. It just touches his stick and it's flying at the net. Few are really quick and none are quicker." … [Read more...] about Sabre Legends: Rick Martin

'His strong play through January and February earned him his first extended recall to the NHL's Buffalo Sabres. In 23 games with the Sabres, he scored 1-8-9. Instead of a breakout season of domination with the Amerks, Bartovic has been just another player most nights. The Amerks hope that changes tonight when they play the Hamilton Bulldogs at 7:05 at Blue Cross Arena … [Read more...] about Waiting on Bartovic

'"As much as it's an individual honor," Kelley said after speaking to an audience that included NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and legendary coach Scotty Bowman, "I wouldn't be here if it weren't for the people of Buffalo and Western New York. "For a kid from Buffalo to write for his hometown newspaper and have an audience in his hometown … [Read more...] about Kelley joins hockey's best in Hall of Fame

'"It's part of our job right now with the hunger the fans have to portray the game in a good light," Miller said. "We're the show right now in Western New York, and a lot of people showed up to support us. I was excited so many people turned out. It was a great chance for us to showcase. It's good to see hockey is still strong in people's … [Read more...] about Hockey, Vanek's scoring touch return

'Rookie winger Thomas Vanek scored two goals, Paul Gaustad added a goal and goalie Ryan Miller stopped 29 shots.' … [Read more...] about Amerks Win in Buffalo

'"This is definitely a building I want to play in for a long time," Vanek said. "We've been struggling the first eight games and getting a win was a good way to start the weekend."' … [Read more...] about Amerks warm up on Buffalo ice