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'To appreciate the Maple Leafs situation, consider the Buffalo Sabres, maybe the most salary cap-ready franchise in the NHL.' (Submitted By: Dante) … [Read more...] about Cap will give Leafs fits

'"Things are looking very positive and we haven't heard that in a long time," said Sabres defenseman Jay McKee. "When you lose something for a year, something that you're passionate about, it hurts. And to know that things are looking positive and both sides are feeling better about the way things are going, you can't help but be real excited."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo-area NHLers eager to resume playing

'"I'm drawing the same kinds of conclusions," Golisano said. "Everybody has been pretty closed-mouthed, and that's an indication things are getting serious. Most people are being conservative with their predictions, and I fall under that category. But I am optimistic."' … [Read more...] about Golisano sees signs of hope

'John Rigas, in particular, has neighbors and friends who defend him as a friendly, charitable and kindly old gent who never meant to deceive. The judge rejected that as a cause for leniency, rightly noting that there is little virtue in being generous with other people's money.' … [Read more...] about A just punishment

'“I got a call from Scotty Bowman and he said he needed my help,” stated Crozier. “He asked me to get my stuff together and drive to Batavia (half way between Buffalo and Rochester on the New York State Thruway) and then call him. He said he would tell me which way to go, right or left.”' … [Read more...] about A Lifetime of Success

'That's what's disturbing about the Rigases. They came off as saviors, but the reality was they looked you in the eye and smiled as they drove a dagger through your back. It's how they operated with the fans, the taxpayers, the shareholders, the politicians. They snowed everybody. It's what greedy people do.' … [Read more...] about Rigases pay price for our broken hearts

'The partnership also could help retain some of the young talent that seems to perpetually seep out of Western New York. Top teen players such as South Buffalo's Tim Kennedy and Orchard Park's Nick Schaus have been lured away by the United States Hockey League rather than remain in the area. "It allows some kids to stay at home and play," Braunstein … [Read more...] about Sabres seek junior achievement

'"It's a shame that John Rigas will die behind bars, but the sentences handed down to him and his son Timothy were appropriate," longtime Sabres fan Ed Kamela said. "What is disturbing to me is that, to this day, John Rigas still feels that he did nothing wrong."' … [Read more...] about Rigas sentencing stirs memories in Buffalo of former Sabres owner

'To be certain, there will be a form of Sabres' hockey at HSBC Arena next season.' … [Read more...] about Jr. Sabres on comeback trail

'The Buffalo Sabres, in conjunction with the Buffalo Lightning of the Ontario Provincial Junior “A” Hockey League, Tuesday announced a partnership that will see the Lightning be renamed the Buffalo Junior Sabres. In addition to the name change, the new Buffalo Junior Sabres will also wear the team’s traditional Blue & Gold uniforms and logos.' … [Read more...] about Becoming the Junior Sabres

'LaFontaine, who will fly in from New York City especially for the ride, befriended many young cancer patients during his years with the Sabres. His participation in the Roswell ride does not surprise the Schwegler family. "Pat is a unique individual, and it has nothing to do with his athletic ability," said Schwegler. "Some human beings give of themselves … [Read more...] about LaFontaine rides to honor patient

'"As I look back on it, we didn't do anything criminally wrong," said Rigas.' … [Read more...] about John Rigas sentenced to 15 years in jail

'"As to the harm caused to Western New York, the number of years he received - whether one year, five years or 15 years - doesn't really matter. We're not going to be helped by whatever the decision of the judge," said Richard M. Tobe, a former top Erie County official who was involved in early negotiations with the Rigas family for the project. … [Read more...] about Supporters of Rigases upset by sentences

'John Rigas told the court that mistakes were made in the way he ran the company, but he intended no wrong.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres Owner Gets 15 Years In Prison

'A third son, Michael, had a mistrial declared in his case and a new federal case against is slated to begin on Oct. 24.' … [Read more...] about John Rigas sentenced to 15 years in prison