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'Why would two people take a day off from work, drive a total of 22 hours and pay hundreds of dollars to attend the game? "We both believe we're winning the Cup this year, so you have to go for it," Lonsbery said.' … [Read more...] about Sabre fans go the distance

'Haywood wouldn't say how the negotiations evolved. In fact, he wouldn't even characterize the decision as negotiations. "I can only tell you we decided to carry the games on Channel 71," Haywood said. "It is important to our community and important to our subscribers."' … [Read more...] about Sabres playoff games on Adelphia

'Friday morning, Erie County Executive Joel Giambra will receive a donut-like treat called "beaver tails" thanks to his bet with the Canadian consulate general from the Ottawa series. Then, Giambra will make a new wager with an elected official from North Carolina. Also, Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown will discuss terms of a friendly bet with his counterpart from … [Read more...] about Local Leaders Make Sabres Wagers

'Three prominent Buffalo buildings have decked themselves out in Sabres red, white, and black in honor of the hockey team's push for the Stanley Cup.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Color City Skyline

'The Historic Palace Theatre will play host to every game the Sabres play throughout the playoffs, according to Ellen Schratz, president of the board and Jim Kretz, executive director. Admission is free, though donations to the not-for-profit theater are being accepted at the door. Beer, wine, concessions, pizza and wings will be sold.' … [Read more...] about Palace Theatre to air Sabres games at no cost

'When the Sabres have stumbled or when they've faced adversity (as they did late in their second-round series against Ottawa), it's been Drury who's made the big play, set up the big goal or helped kill off the big penalty.' … [Read more...] about Chris Drury vs. Mike Commodore

'Not that any of this will matter Saturday in Game 1, unless Laviolette starts shooting wristers from the bench. Miller hardly needs any more motivation, nothing extracurricular to make him "play harder." That don't-give-'em-bulletin-board-material line at this time of year is sophomoric hooey. Still, while hockey cools its heels -- there will be only … [Read more...] about The Miller-Laviolette Feud

'Miller approaches every game like a veteran, not a rookie, Fitzpatrick said. In the face of tremendous pressure, at the one position that never leaves the spotlight, "he prepares for every game the same," Fitzpatrick said. "He likes the pressure. He thrives on it."' … [Read more...] about Young goalies grab spotlight

'As well as Ryan Miller has played in keeping the offensive stars of Philly and Ottawa at bay, rookie Cam Ward and his conference-best 1.77 GAA can't be ignored. Miller has had the bigger challenge this playoffs.' … [Read more...] about #2 Carolina vs. #4 Buffalo

'They have been entrusted with the toughest chore on the team. And they love it. "It's the best," said Tallinder, who is in his third NHL season after a one-year apprenticeship with the Rochester Americans in 2001-02. "I like the challenge. I've always liked to challenge the best guys in the world."' … [Read more...] about Lydman, Tallinder a solid duo on defense

'Drury shrugs off his ability to deliver in the clutch by saying, "I'm just glad to be in the right place at the right time. I look to make something happen."' … [Read more...] about Drury skates in a winning wonderland

'The problem is the league consistently markets itself to a crowd that’s politely said no thank you. And to keep forcing it down its collective throat is sure to get an uglier reaction. If hockey really wants to get serious about raising the fort walls, it should start by shoring up some internal business -- moving the poorly-supported Florida Panthers to Winnipeg or … [Read more...] about NHL needs to stop tweaking, look in mirror

'OLN is carried on Adelphia’s highest digital tier, which costs subscribers more per month than basic or expanded basic cable service and is not nearly as popular. Digital subscribers in Dunkirk, Silver Creek, Westfield and other communities served by Adelphia would have to upgrade their package from Bronze to Gold to receive OLN.' … [Read more...] about TV picture keeps changing for Sabres

'"He's a situation player," said veteran defenceman Teppo Numminen, whose locker is just to the right of Drury's stall. "Whatever job he's given or special assignment, you know he's going to do the job. If it's shutting somebody down, playing strong defensively or getting some offence. That's why he's a great two-way player."' … [Read more...] about Sabres picturing Stanley Cup victory, thanks to Drury

'"It's a team that fills from within, they don't go sign high-priced big-name free agents," Fitzpatrick says. "They sign middle-range players and hope they become better. I kind of lucked out with the timing of everything, they were short men and I got a chance to play and fortunately played well. "Hopefully, the team doesn't skip a beat when you're in there. That's the job, … [Read more...] about The puck drops here