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'Smith, the architect of the Rangers' 1994 Stanley Cup champions, is eager to prove he can run a rebuilding, small-budget team. He would be an ideal choice. But other teams (San Jose, for one) might be interested in Smith, too.' … [Read more...] about Sabres need to decide Regier's fate

'Golisano's pledge is viewed by city officials as an important step in gaining their approval, an essential piece to his purchase of the Sabres. The money reflects the annual ground rent the city is entitled to under the operating agreement for HSBC Arena. By agreeing to pay the rent, Golisano has done what previous bidder Mark Hamister failed to do and, in the … [Read more...] about Golisano will pay ground rent for arena

'Jokinen said Briere confessed to the Greg Louganis impersonation, which is punishable by a $1,000 fine from the NHL office, even if it isn't called.' … [Read more...] about Panthers lack clear goals

'"I thought diving was going to be called, and it wasn't," Keenan said. "It was a nose dive, a swan dive, a double gainer. I'm surprised he didn't flip backwards in the air while he was doing it."' … [Read more...] about It gets worse for Panthers – Luongo injured

'1. Mika Noronen, Sabres: The young goalie was terrific as he made 29 saves.' … [Read more...] about Sun-Sentinel's 3 stars

'If the Buffalo Sabres could play as well as they act, they might be headed for the playoffs instead of battling the Panthers for 11th place in the Eastern Conference.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Panthers on 'swan dive'

It is just a pleasant surprise, Ruff said. They like playing together. They create a lot every game. Tonight they were in on five or six great chances. … [Read more...] about Sabres 2, Panthers 1

Daniel Briere scored the go-ahead goal in the final minute of the second period as the Buffalo Sabres edged the Florida Panthers, 2-1, to register their first three-game home winning streak in nearly two years. … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Florida 1

'Campbell has 11 of his 19 points in the past 20 games.' … [Read more...] about Campbell has mentor in Patrick

'The Panthers have scored only one goal in each of their past three games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Panthers

'The two brothers didn't get a chance to talk before their last meeting, a 4-0 Buffalo win on March 7, because the Panthers had played in Atlanta the night before. But the two planned to get together with their parents at Martin's home in Buffalo for dinner before the game.' … [Read more...] about Panthers&#8217 Biron will try to solve goalie brother

'This is a battle of the second- and third-lowest scoring teams in the league.' … [Read more...] about Tonight's game: Panthers at Sabres

'Sibling rivalry is nothing new for this pair. Martin, 25, might be three years older than Mathieu, but at 6-feet-3, 169 pounds, he also is 3 inches shorter and almost 50 pounds lighter. It was about nine years ago, when Mathieu grew 6 inches in six months that Martin became Mathieu's "big brother" in name only.' … [Read more...] about Biron brothers relish rivalry

'"I'm really excited with the things I've seen since I've been here," Briere said.' … [Read more...] about Streaking mates Hecht, Briere push Sabres past Avalanche

'Buffalo's perpetual need to dip into its Rochester resources has caused some additional excitement in Rochester. "Everyone has their heads up because everyone's expecting to go up," said right wing Sean McMorrow, who was recalled to play just two shifts against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday before getting sent back to the minors.' … [Read more...] about Rochester shuttle stays busy