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'"We have to make sure the proper ingredients are in place to make people love when they play and love what they watch," Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier said. "And in both cases they have to love playing it and watching it more than the other options. Otherwise, it's not going to grow. The role for us is to facilitate those types of things and make … [Read more...] about NHL tries rule changes on for size

'Former Buffalo Sabres player Craig Muni will head the 2005 March of Dimes Celebrity Golf Classic on Monday at Transit Valley Country Club. Muni will join current and former Sabres and other sports celebrities and sportscasters to support the campaign against premature birth.' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabre joins campaign to aid March of Dimes

'What is his current status? JB: Ezhov played in Russia the entire season and we’ll probably just leave him over there to develop. At some point, we’ll bring him over.' … [Read more...] about Prospect Highlight: Denis Ezhov

'In 1996-97 the Sabres brought Charlie back to the organization. He had a serious interest in coaching after he retired, and the Sabres offered him a contract that would allow him to be a playing assistant coach with their farm team in Rochester. Charlie jumped at the opportunity and even had a chance to play one last NHL game before retiring. Since then Charlie has been … [Read more...] about Sabres Legends: Charlie Huddy

'"I'm a little more cautious about all the positive talk that we're hearing in the last two weeks," Briere said Thursday. "We got burned a couple of times during the winter with this kind of talk, when we thought we had a deal but then got told it wasn't even close. I'm following it closely for sure, but I'm keeping an even … [Read more...] about Players, coaches, GMs hope the end of the NHL lockout is finally in sight

'Three Swedish NHL players accused of rape will miss the 2006 Olympics after the country's hockey federation extended their suspensions from the national team to one year Wednesday. Kristian Huselius of the Florida Panthers, Andreas Lilja of the Nashville Predators and Henrik Tallinder of the Buffalo Sabres are banned until after the games in Turin, Italy, Swedish Ice … [Read more...] about Swedish NHL players banned from national team for one year

'"I'm personally optimistic because both sides realize that there has to be hockey next year," said unrestricted free agent defenseman James Patrick, who will turn 42 in two weeks and would like another chance to play for the Buffalo Sabres. "I just think there's going to be a deal, for sure. . . . Whatever the little game of chess that's … [Read more...] about NHL negotiations enter crucial month

'What made him standout to the Sabres scouting department? JB: His overall play really attracted our attention. He’s a good two-way player, he's good defensively and he's good in his own end. He skates well, moves the puck and really understands the game. If there were one thing about him that is going to give him a chance to be an NHL player, I would say … [Read more...] about Prospect Highlight: Denis Ezhov

'"A team like Buffalo Sabres (who drafted him in 2004), they got the steal of the draft in the ninth round."' … [Read more...] about Dylan Hunter survives jeers and proves he belongs

'His single most important attribute was his above average hockey sense. He understood the game and could read plays develop expertly.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Legends: Ric Seiling

'HF: What is your current contract status with Buffalo and how did your rookie camp go last season? MM: We can’t really talk right now with the [lockout] going on. There has been a little bit of talk, but not much right now, I think we are going to wait until the Memorial Cup is over. As for camp they just had a main camp and once the strike hit, no one could go to … [Read more...] about Q&A with Mark Mancari

Steve Donner to attend ugly tie event (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'James Patrick, the Buffalo Sabres defenceman and hockey theoretician, believes the NHL is on the right track when it comes to discussing ways to improve the product, but he also has a question. What took so long?' … [Read more...] about 'Radical change' only thing that can save NHL, Patrick says

'A ninth-round selection (273rd overall) during the 2004 NHL Entry Draft, Hunter recorded 10 goals and 11 assists for 21 points in 18 OHL playoff games.' … [Read more...] about Knights Crusading to the Cup

Charron golf tournament to benefit CF on August 22nd (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage