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'"During the lockout, I got some other chances to play in Russia", stated Afinogenov. "I chose to come back to Buffalo because I wanted to play in the NHL". … [Read more...] about Glad to be back

'The 'C' will not be rotated based upon performance as it was during 2003-04.' … [Read more...] about Captains named today

'The Sabres have not had a full-time captain since the team traded Stu Barnes to Dallas in March 2003.' … [Read more...] about Briere, Drury named Sabres co-captains

'Both players wore the "C" during the 2003-04 season as Ruff rotated the captaincy on a monthly basis.' … [Read more...] about Briere And Drury Named Co-captains

'"There's still the hockey mentality that if you want to go after our skill guys, we will take an extra two minutes and you will pay a price for it," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said Tuesday in HSBC Arena following the first scrimmage of training camp. "That's just the law of the land, and I don't see that changing."' … [Read more...] about Fighters still prized

'What matters for now is that the Sabres are back, that we won't have to endure another hockeyless winter. Training camp is under way, the sights and sounds more comforting than I'd ever imagined.' … [Read more...] about Nice to hear sights, sounds of hockey

'Sabres players are trekking through the dressing rooms and corridors in gray T-shirts with slogans invented by the coaching staff. The back of the shirts are emblazoned with either "Heart and Desire" or "Demand and Deliver." "It's an example for how we have to play and the attitude that we have to have," Ruff said. " "Heart and … [Read more...] about It's business as usual on the ice

Amerks Town Hall Meeting ushers in 50th anniversary (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'In fading from the playoff picture in recent years, the Sabres have taken on what is perhaps an unfair image. They're regarded as all defense and no offense, yet they were 10th in the 30-team league in scoring in 2003-04, the last season the NHL played.' … [Read more...] about Skating off the rust

'If you get to the Marina this week you'll see the teams scrimmage with the new rules. There was a steady parade to the penalty box.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Are Finally On The Ice

'It's the same old song and dance at the Sabres training camp this season...'. … [Read more...] about Battling for position

'As for Biron? "It's my job," he said. "That's the way I want it."' … [Read more...] about Three-way goalie competition marks start of Sabres camp

'"We drafted him because he is a smart hockey player," said Jim Benning, Buffalo's director of amateur scouting. Benning played for the Winter Hawks from 1979-81 and spent nine years as an NHL defenseman for Toronto and Vancouver. "Hockey sense is something that can't be taught," Benning said. "You can get stronger or develop a harder … [Read more...] about Hawks' Funk gets taste of life in NHL

'The Sabres enter camp with 13 established NHL forwards and a few prospects who might be ready to make their marks. Right now, the numbers add up to a surplus of skaters deserving of a big-league roster spot.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' roster looks crowded up front

'Satan's style rubbed many of his former teammates the wrong way, and he often clashed with coach Lindy Ruff. "His (player-coach) relationship ran into some stale points," said Sabres center Chris Drury, "and I think it was best for everybody that he got a fresh start."' … [Read more...] about Players seem happy Satan's moved on