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'More than 8,000 tickets had been sold as of Thursday, and a crowd between 10,000 and 11,000 is expected.' … [Read more...] about Amerks bring back pro hockey to Buffalo

Once I got dressed and were ready to go out on to the ice, the ritual became who I followed out. It was always Billy Hajt. He was my first roommate in St. Catharines when I first came up to Buffalo, so I figured I followed him out the door of our place on the way to the arena, I might as well follow him out on to the ice. … [Read more...] about Danny Gare: Superstitions, Rituals and Habits

The Buffalo Sabres and Tim Hortons, along with Head Coach Lindy Ruff, Buffalo Sabres Alumni and Sabretooth teamed up Wednesday night for the Tim Hortons Timbit Hockey Skate at HSBC Arena. The event, which was free of charge, played host to more than 200 young players from the Western New York area. … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres and Tim Hortons Team Up for Timbits Skate

'"Fans are frustrated, and they have every right to be frustrated," Ruff said. "They're like anybody else, like myself. They want to see a resolution. I think they'd like to see dialogue and communication. That's the gist of it from friends, from fans, from anybody I bump into. They would like to see two parties working toward a … [Read more...] about Ruff knows both sides of lockout story

'''There's days when I'm not doing anything or I'm not in Rochester that I wander around aimlessly,'' the Sabres coach said Wednesday. ''You miss the teaching, you miss the on-ice, you miss the travel. You miss everything.''' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach growing antsy over NHL lockout

'He was the ideal player to have for any coach. And any team today would love to have a Craig Ramsay on their roster.' … [Read more...] about Sabre Legends: Craig Ramsay

'"I don't know where you would get them from," McKee said. "You can't take the American League or East Coast players because it would crush their leagues. There's some beer leagues around where I know guys would love to play. Scab players won't be an issue. It might be a negotiating threat, but it won't be an issue."' … [Read more...] about NHL replacement players? That crosses the line

'"People say "What are you doing? That's a lot of money. Why you not sign this deal?' " said Zhitnik. "But inside I wasn't comfortable. I didn't want to be in a rush. I tried to make the right decision for myself and make sure that when I sleep, I sleep good."' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman taking everything in stride

'Sabres fans have been given a few rays of hope as two recent draftees, Clarke MacArthur (WHL) and Dylan Hunter (OHL), have been lighting up scoreboards from coast to coast in Canadian junior action.' … [Read more...] about Sabres CHL prospect update

'"It has reached the point of anger with many guys," McKee said. "I'm a patient player. I'm optimistic. I just can't fathom the idea of hockey not being played and the business side of it not being run for a full year."' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose patience over labor negotiations

'The Buffalo Sabres lost $8.2 million last season playing hockey. This year, they expect to lose $7.4 million - if they don't play.' … [Read more...] about Less to lose in lockout?

'If you weren’t in hockey, what do you think you would be doing? I think I would actually be getting into law school. I always wanted to be a lawyer but when I chose juniors over college that all changed. I definitely think that I would be in law school right now.' … [Read more...] about Beyond the Boards… Sean McMorrow

'Yes, his goals-against average (4.91 after Friday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Manitoba Moose) and save percentage (.850) are ugly.' … [Read more...] about Miller won't sweat slow start

'Yet with no points, nine shots on goal and a minus-3 plus/minus rating through four games, it's quite clear that Amerks coach Randy Cunneyworth decided to deliver a message. Even if he wouldn't say so.' … [Read more...] about Point is made to pointless Vanek

'"We're involved now as an outsider working with the future stars of the NHL," Foligno said. "We're working with players who are inevitably going to be drafted come (NHL) draft time. Hopefully, there will be a draft. Hopefully, there will be a place for these players to go to. I'm sure down the road there will be, but as to when we don't … [Read more...] about Foligno, inductees jump for joy