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'"He's made a great showing in training camp," Buffalo captain Stu Barnes said. "He's gone out and worked hard every practice, every scrimmage and every game. The two guys he fought were tough guys, and he did very well. It was good to see him go out and battle."' … [Read more...] about McMorrow hopes to punch ticket to big leagues

'Gratton was teamed with Taylor Pyatt on his left and Miroslav Satan on his right for the Sabres second game of the pre-season against the Ottawa Senators. The line responded by scoring four goals and adding and two assists. Gratton was pleased to say the least.' … [Read more...] about Centre of attention

'The Rochester Americans finally have the makings of a roster after the parent Buffalo Sabres assigned 12 players, including 2001 first-round draft pick Jiri Novotny and junior scoring star Jason Pominville, to their AHL farm team Monday afternoon.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign 12 players to Amerks

'Forwards Jiri Novotny and Jason Pominville, Buffalo's first- and second-round picks in the 2001 Entry Draft, were among 12 players assigned to AHL Rochester on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trim training camp roster

'"We're pretty much well down the road on the Buffalo situation, and it's one that I think is an excellent opportunity," Bourjeaurd said. "My focus is there right now."' … [Read more...] about North Texas man looks to wield Sabres

'"The deal could be viewed as a sign of good faith or a sign that Adelphia is alive and well," said Kurt Hunzeker, director of business development for Team Marketing Report in Chicago. "Personally, I think it is more in line with Adelphia saying 'I'm alive and well.'"' … [Read more...] about Sabres deal lifts Empire, WNSA

'The fact that several groups are interested in bidding on the Sabres is surprising, given the uncertain labor situation and the franchise's lackluster balance sheet in recent years.' … [Read more...] about Fix Sabres and the NHL

'The Buffalo Sabres have played only two preseason games, yet they're already noticing the play has opened up considerably.' … [Read more...] about Sabres skate past Senators

'Martin said Hurme couldn't be faulted because "He didn't have much help."' … [Read more...] about Senators 'Lite' put on ice

I thought Satan was really putting on a show out there. He was moving all over the place. … [Read more...] about Bad break for Neil, Senators in loss

'Former Senators D Grant Ledyard, who lives in the Buffalo area, dropped by the dressing room to visit yesterday morning. He was not re-signed by the Lightning. Rochester coach Randy Cunneyworth, the best captain in Senators history, is also in town because the AHL's Amerks haven't opened their camp yet.' … [Read more...] about Game Story

'Miroslav Satan and Chris Gratton each had two goals and an assist in the Buffalo Sabres' 6-3 exhibition victory over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 6, Senators 3

Gratton scored twice and Satan once in the second period as Buffalo took a 3-2 lead. The Sabres added three goals in the third as Satan struck on the power play with 8:33 remaining to make it 5-3. … [Read more...] about Buffalo 6, Ottawa 3

'Hecht has been skating with Connolly for almost all of training camp, and there seems to be some chemistry there.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop Hecht's debut

'According to NHL sources, Adelphia is believed to have paid a hefty rights fee figure between $6 million and $7 million per season. Since the cable company's problems surfaced, public documents have revealed that Adelphia paid a $10 million rights fee to the Sabres last season. But that fee was considered inflated to cut losses.' … [Read more...] about Sabres set for season on Empire, WNSA