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'D Toni Lydman leads the Sabres in ice time at 23 minutes a game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Lightning

Amerks' opener available on Rochester on Demand (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'"A big part of this decision revolves around things like building and growing together, continuity and stability, and also being challenged," General Manager Darcy Regier said. "One of the things that this new ownership has brought is it's challenged us to be better on a daily basis. So we challenge each other as well, and I think the growth continues. … [Read more...] about Ruff to give Sabres extended care

'There's a lingering, hard-earned skepticism among Sabres fans. They've been burned too many times before, and a lot of them aren't ready to believe in what the team is selling. But Tuesday's announcement was a subtle way for the franchise to say, "We do believe. We believe in our coach and our plan. We trust in what the NHL is trying to … [Read more...] about Keeping Ruff another sign Sabres are OK

'But it's going to take time. The Sabres have advertised heavily and lowered ticket prices for most games, but they still need to capture that important intangible: buzz. "You always want more fans, but we're not disappointed," says team PR director Mike Gilbert. "We've gotten off to a great start, and we're hoping the success will … [Read more...] about Sabres still struggling to sell tickets

Amerks loan Scott Stirling to Trenton (ECHL) (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'``Given this hockey club and the years and the growth, I think it's just great for the organization,'' general manager Darcy Regier said. ``A big part of this decision revolves around things like building and growing together, continuity and stability.''' … [Read more...] about Sabres extend coach Ruff's contract

'Financial terms were not disclosed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign coach Ruff to one-year contract extension

'Buffalo, though, has not made the playoffs since 2001.' … [Read more...] about Sabres give Ruff contract extension

'Now in his ninth year with the Sabres, he has compiled a record of 256-244-78.' … [Read more...] about Ruff receives extension

'Terms of the agreement are not known yet but details will be coming soon. Reaction from the Sabres is expected around noon.' … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff Gets Contract Extension

'Someone needs to place the spotlight on Vanek. He refuses to do it.' … [Read more...] about Spotlight eludes Sabres&#8217 Vanek, so far

'"It was weird. We made some pretty nice plays that didn't work, and we get such a goal that's a game-winning goal. But that's hockey. You gotta work hard and get rewarded."' … [Read more...] about Sabres get rewarded

'"I don't think there's ever going to be another Wayne Gretzky," Crosby said. "I'm not going to put the pressure on myself to be Wayne Gretzky. It's a compliment. Any time you can get comparisons to someone like that means you're doing something right."' … [Read more...] about Crosby shows signs that he's The Next One

'The Sabres received 26 saves from goalie Ryan Miller, four shots and near-goals by left wing Thomas Vanek, and a go-ahead goal by center Paul Gaustad.' … [Read more...] about Gaustad stars as top rookies put on a show