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'Depth is good, but the Sabres need stability at this position. Biron has to prove his capacity to carry the load. However, he won't get the benefit of the doubt as he largely has in the past. The starting job won't be his for long if he falters, with a quick move to a 1-1A scenario by coach Lindy Ruff.' (Submitted by: Strow) … [Read more...] about Season Preview: Sabres

'"Our goaltenders have been strong," Ruff said. "The Minnesota game got away a little bit on Mika, but overall Marty's been strong. I don't want to read a lot into some of the games because I didn't think we faced the strongest lineups. But the point is... our goaltenders played good in them."' … [Read more...] about Ruff eyes decision on goaltenders and roster as season approaches

'Paille will have his jaw wired shut for six weeks and could miss the first two months of Rochester's season, which starts next week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Paille breaks jaw

'Tonight's game is the first and only meeting of the pre-season of these geographical rivals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres at Leafs

'A hint: The Sabres are the young, fast ones with all the upside.' … [Read more...] about Sabres go with youth

'"We can't get too excited, but it's fun to see."' … [Read more...] about Vanek makes quite a first impression

Amerks' 50th season may be a Stirling one (Rochester D&C) Paille to miss at least 6 weeks after breaking jaw in practice (Rochester D&C) Amerks Open Camp (RNews.com) Amerks begin training camp (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

Big Czechs join Amerks for training (Rochester D&C) Florida sends nine players to Rochester Americans (Amerks.com) Amerks ready to start camp (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

'It took 11 cycles and 22 shooters for the Buffalo Sabres to notch the 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning...'. … [Read more...] about Sabres shootout Lightning 3-2

'Vanek rings a one-timer off the post on the power play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 3, Lightning 2

Lightning Lose In Shootout (Tampa Tribune) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Tampa Bay Coverage

'Evgeny Artyukhin had both Tampa Bay goals and sent the contest into overtime when he slipped a shot by Martin Biron with 20 seconds left in regulation.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Tampa Bay 2 (shootout)

'Jochen Hecht scored in the 11th round of a shootout, leading the Buffalo Sabres past the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 in an exhibition game Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Tampa Bay 2, OT

'"He's got good size. He's got good speed. But he's got to do something with it," Ruff said after the Sabres worked out Saturday in the ESL Centre on the Monroe Community College campus.' … [Read more...] about Pyatt feeling the heat

'Three of those players - center Chris Taylor, winger Sean McMorrow and defenseman David Cullen - must clear waivers before they can officially join the Amerks when their training camp opens Monday. Other NHL teams have until noon Monday to claim them.' … [Read more...] about Fifteen sent to Amerks