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'OLN, now called Versus, was able to negotiate a deal that kept the channel on what Time Warner calls classic cable this season. The arrangement was never made public but the channel remains there now (Ch. 71 in Erie and Niagara counties, Ch. 66 in Springville, Olean and Wellsville) that Time Warner has replaced Adelphia as the area's cable provider. "We have no plans to take … [Read more...] about Fans win versus Time Warner

Ex-Buffalo forward claimed on waivers (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Penguins claim forward on waivers (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Penguins claim Chris thorburn off waivers from Buffalo (PittsburghPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Pittsburgh Coverage

Amerks All Red Over Opener (WROC-TV) Mancari and Hunter on Wease Wednesday morning (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'It has no legs. It just floats, like a disembodied buffalo ghost. And it's yellow. I'm not up on the prairie fashion scene, but I know that yellow's not a good color for a buffalo. Especially on the white road jerseys; they look like made-to-order cakes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres are scary good; logo is just scary

'The Sabres, who’ll have their noses rubbed in Carolina’s success tonight when the hosts unfurl their Stanley Cup banner, will be an interesting place -- aiming for the likes of the Canes, but clearly in the cross-hairs of the conference’s other 13 teams.' … [Read more...] about Sabres better enjoy the top, quickly

'"Those predictions are great, but that's what they are," said coach Lindy Ruff with a smirk. "Go back and look at the predictions from last year; they're probably not even close to what happened."' … [Read more...] about Sabres eager for Cup quest

Eye on the Hurricanes (Raleigh News and Observer) 'Canes to open defense of Stanley Cup title tonight (Winston Salem Journal) Buffalo (5-1-0) at Carolina (1-4-0) (AP) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Carolina Coverage

At the start of last season, no one paid any attention to Lindy Ruff's squad, but at the end of the hockey year when the Sabres came within one win of playing for the Stanley Cup, everyone took notice. … [Read more...] about Sabres need complete team effort again

'Briere agreed the memories of the loss still sting, but he wondered whether opening against the defending champions might be beneficial. "Hopefully ... if we give it all we have this year, we'll be the ones raising the banner next year," Briere said. "We've got to use it as motivation."' … [Read more...] about Sabres open new season against familiar foes

'The deadline for final rosters is 3 p.m. Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Paille assigned to Rochester

'Tim Connolly was told to stop working out by team doctors. Connolly had been suffering headaches while exercising. There is some good news for Connolly as some of his baseline tests are coming back normal. This is a good sign for him according to Lindy Ruff.' … [Read more...] about Paille Sent Down; Pens Claim Thorburn

'The move was made to allow Paille time to continue developing in Rochester, Buffalo's American Hockey League affiliate. The Sabres first-round pick in the 2002 draft, Paille had a goal and an assist in six preseason games with Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres demote Paille to minors

'He led Rochester in goals, tied for third on the club in scoring and ranked fifth on the team in penalty minutes. Thorburn also appeared in two games last season with the Sabres, recording one assist and seven penalty minutes.' … [Read more...] about Penguins claim Chris Throburn off waivers from Buffalo

'"Teams will be prepared (to play us)," center Daniel Briere said. "We'll have to be better prepared."' … [Read more...] about Sabres are back for more

'There's one big difference between J.P. Dumont's former city of play and his new one. "The weather is more enjoyable here, that's for sure," said the former Buffalo Sabre, wearing summer street clothes, no parka in sight.' … [Read more...] about Dumont gives Preds another big-time scorer