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'This deal is a win-win for players and owners. The players have their salary cap directly linked to revenues. If they can grow the sport to where it should and could grow, this deal will be great for the players. The way to accomplish that is to find new fans.' … [Read more...] about Fans Should Be the Winners

'That it took a trashed season for the country’s No. 5 sport -- don’t tell NASCAR it isn’t at least No. 4 -- with a regional fan base, declining popularity and a lousy TV contract to create an agreement is an example of intergalactic ignorance.' … [Read more...] about Thoughts on Henry, NHL en Tiger&#8217s win

Amerks youth camps set to open (Rochester D&C) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

Amerks hockey camp begins Monday (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'"I haven't given up on the idea we'll be on in Canada," said Quinn.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ TV picture still a little fuzzy

'When the Sabres went bankrupt and the franchise was looking to relocate elsewhere, Bettman was insistent enough to keep them In HSBC. He did the same for Ottawa, another small-market team. Bettman’s face is as congenial to Buffalo sports fans as Jimmy Johnson or Brett Hull. This time, however, he got it right.' … [Read more...] about Don't blame Bettman, he made it better

'Peters said that after playing 21 games with a Swedish team during the lockout and starting up his training regimen 10 weeks ago, he’s in shape to get back to practice with his teammates. “I’m ahead of where I was last year,” he said, noting he’s been working out at the gym four days a week in addition to doing pilates, boxing and regular … [Read more...] about NHL players relieved cold war over

'He’s even said publicly he feels the Sabres can, and should, be turning a profit within 3-5 years.' … [Read more...] about Golisano Not Surprised by NHL Agreement

'``I just think you had to realize that in some way, shape or form there was going to be some type of a cap or something,'' Ray said. ``When you knew it was going to have to be, why not sit and work with it?''' … [Read more...] about Ray criticizes Goodenow for misleading players in labor talks

'The salary cap is expected to be between $37 million and $39 million, but it will also include a salary floor of about $24 million. Teams previously drowning in red ink now know that 54 percent of league revenues will be tied to player costs. Players will get their money, but it will be a smaller, more reasonable amount given hockey's place among major professional … [Read more...] about A brand-new NHL

'"It's about time," Sabres winger Andrew Peters said. "A deal could've been made back in February, but we stuck by our guns and they went ahead and canceled the season. I don't think that was necessary. But a deal's done now, so let's just be grateful for that."' … [Read more...] about NHL's historic labor war at last finds way to peace

'"I felt all along we could have been pro-active," Patrick, the Sabres' veteran defenseman, said shortly before word came that the NHL and its union had agreed to a new, six-year deal. "Knowing the outcome, I realize all of this could have been pre-empted, and I think the sport needs to grow from here."' … [Read more...] about Patrick sees better days for NHL

'That puts a total of 48 balls in the barrel with New York, Buffalo, Columbus and Pittsburgh all having a 6.25 percent chance of landing the first pick. Anaheim, Atlanta, Calgary, Carolina, Chicago, Edmonton, Los Angeles, Minnesota, Nashville and Phoenix all have two balls and a 4.17 percent chance. The remaining 16 teams have one ball each and a 2.08 percent chance.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have chance to gain top selection

'Sabres Goalie Martin Biron on getting back to playing hockey: "I'm really excited and I'm happy that it's done. I mean we all knew it was coming, but we didn't know when it was going to be here and that was the main issue. But I'm really excited. I was just saying this morning to my family and friends that I can't wait to see what the … [Read more...] about Sabres Respond To News Of NHL CBA Agreement

'"I think we've all had the idea for the last month or so that something would happen soon," said Buffalo Sabres forward Mike Grier, a Holliston native who now resides in Hopkinton. "So it's a little bit of a relief to have it finally happen." Grier wasn't thrilled with the end result -- a cap system -- or the fact that a full season was … [Read more...] about Local talent reacts