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'The Bruins took advantage of four power-play opportunities in the first 20 minutes by scoring three goals.' … [Read more...] about Youth is served in Bruins' win over Sabres

'Mark Hamister, the new owner of the Buffalo Sabres, has received numerous requests from fans to switch the team's colors back to blue and gold. He said he's considering getting rid of the red and black, which the team adopted in 1996 after moving into HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Boynton is a big hit in return

'The sale of the Sabres to Buffalo businessman Mark Hamister could be one of the great steals of pro sports.' … [Read more...] about Around the Rinks by Joe McDonald

'Hamister said he did not blame the problems on general manager Darcy Regier or Ruff. "First and foremost, we don't think that's where the No. 1 problem is," Hamister said. "We believe the No. 1 problem is that ownership needs to set the vision, needs to set the tempo, needs to set the expectations."' … [Read more...] about Sale of Sabres franchise may keep club in Buffalo

'``The third power-play goal at the end of the first really hurt us tonight,'' Sabres forward Chris Gratton said. ``Even though they have injuries, guys are stepping up and scoring timely goals.''' … [Read more...] about Bruins 4, Sabres 1

'Buffalo wasted a 74-second two-man advantage, cutting it short by taking two penalties that eventually gave Boston a 5-on-3 power play. The Bruins scored twice with the extra man.' … [Read more...] about Boston 4, Buffalo 1

'Boston went three for nine on the power play and has converted 13 of 42 chances over the last eight games.' … [Read more...] about Boston 4, Buffalo 1

It took a month doing so, but the Buffalo Sabres have finally won a hockey game. In capping off what was a roller coaster week for the team, the Sabres beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-4 Friday night in HSBC Arena before their new owner-to-be Mark Hamister. The victory was a nice present to the future Sabres owner and was a big relief for Miroslav Satan, who had … [Read more...] about Sabres give Hamister a present

'Rookie goaltender Ryan Miller made his HSBC Arena debut and recorded his first National Hockey League win, while several Sabres who hadn't scored since before the winless streak started scored four times.' … [Read more...] about After dirty dozen, Sabres finally clean up act

'The Blue Jackets skated around in a purposeless manner for 40 minutes before it occurred to them there was an opponent, a scoreboard and all the other accoutrements associated with an actual game. They turned around and played a good third period. Then, they ran out of time.' … [Read more...] about Jackets wait too late to turn on the engines

'“They said I will play two games here and then ‘we’ll see,’ “ Noronen said after the morning skate Friday. “They don’t know, I don’t know. I don’t really want to stay here long.”' … [Read more...] about Noronen hopeful demotion to Amerks won't last long

Ruff, in the last year of his contract, is still Regiers good friend and most people realize he has done his best with a bad team. But if Buffalo does not start drawing the crowds back to HSBC Arena, a bigger broom will be brought in. … [Read more...] about Sabres on the clock?

'Also, it was Brumm who visited Sabres goaltender Dominik Hasek during the 1999 playoffs when Hasek was having groin problems. A visit Woolley refuses to take any credit for.' … [Read more...] about Grateful Woolley pays thanks

'``Winning ugly tonight is a good lesson learned,'' Sabres captain Stu Barnes said. ``Any way you can get it done, you just have to make sure at the end of the night that you have more goals than they do.''' … [Read more...] about Sabres 5, Blue Jackets 4

'The Buffalo Sabres have two things they didn't have two days ago - an owner and a win.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Columbus 4