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'Defenseman Jay McKee and the Buffalo Sabres agreed Thursday to extend talks for another week to see whether they can negotiate a long-term contract. If a deal isn't reached by then, McKee is prepared to accept a one-year $1.6 million qualifying offer to play with the Sabres. The eight-year NHL veteran would like to play in Buffalo and hopes to secure a longer-term … [Read more...] about Sabres and McKee extend talks for another week

'Other teams can now pluck off waivers players who make more than $75,000 and are being sent down to the minors or recalled. That led many bubble players to eschew the AHL for higher-paying European deals. That, plus the reduction of allowable veteran players a team can have on its roster from six to five, left Rochester with limited options in filling out its … [Read more...] about Panthers will share Amerks

Donner says dual affiliation will provide Amerks talent (Rochester D&C) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'High-scoring winger Mark Mancari, still unsigned by the Buffalo Sabres, showed up for training camp, which opens this morning at the Civic Centre. With his status with the Sabres up in the air, Mancari joins forwards Chris Hulit and Julian Talbot, defenceman Nick Van Herpt and goalie Danny Battochio as potential overagers for this season.' … [Read more...] about Mancari to make surprise return

Twice as Nice (RNews.com) Panthers to provide players under Sabres affiliation agreement with Amerks (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'The Buffalo Sabres and Florida Panthers have entered into an agreement whereby Florida will supply 8 to 10 top prospects to the Rochester American of the American Hockey League for the 2005-2006 season.' … [Read more...] about Panthers to supply prospects to Rochester

'"Behind the Bench" was a three-hour coaching seminar, geared towards helping the volunteer hockey coach improve his/her program.' … [Read more...] about Behind the Bench

'An important mission for former Buffalo Sabres captain Pat LaFontaine was completed when the Companions in Courage Lion's Den was officiakky opened in the Women's and Children's Hospital in Buffalo N.Y. on Monday, August 29.' … [Read more...] about Into the Lion's Den

'"We have three guys who can play in this league, and it's not good for anybody to be watching from the stands," Noronen said from his home in Finland. "If they're going to do something, hopefully they do it quick."' … [Read more...] about Three's a crowd

'Congratulations to the following winners of the Gold, Silver, Bronze and Value prizes...'. … [Read more...] about Rank & Win Winners

'"My view of success is creating a winning team that falls into a responsible economic equation," he said. "You can't create a winning team and lose $15 million, or there will be no team next year. The challenge to the organization is creating a winning team because that's what people want. That's what people pay to see. That's exactly … [Read more...] about Despite bad vibes, Golisano says Sabres doing it right

'"Originally, we wondered how he put on so much weight and gained so much strength in five months," Regier said, "but it's important to note there also had been great improvement in his work ethic."' … [Read more...] about Sabres' Peters admits using supplement paper says

'Two of Lydman's recommendations came from Numminen and Sabres center Chris Drury, a former Flames teammate. Lydman and Sabres goalie Mika Noronen played two seasons together with Tappara Tampere of the Finnish League. "I spoke to Chris, and I spoke to Teppo, and they were both excited," Regier said. "He's a good player, a good teammate. For us, … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Lydman

'It's the second time in consecutive seasons that Buffalo will play a regular-season game at Rochester in an effort to expand the franchise's marketing region. Located about 90 minutes east of Buffalo, Rochester is also home to the Sabres' minor league affiliate.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to host Capitals for regular-season game at Rochester

'The defenceman with the smooth stride. The Finn with the sharp sense of humour.' … [Read more...] about Lydman falls victim to bountiful blueline brigade