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'"If you start thinking about retirement, then it's time to retire," Patrick said. "I had never let those thoughts creep in before. But this time they were there, and since my mind was starting to lean that way I figured it was time."' … [Read more...] about Patrick retires after 21 seasons

'Is Rangers' all-time, third-leading scoring defenseman, behind Brian Leetch and Ron Greschner.' … [Read more...] about The Patrick Portrait

'Patrick spent his final six seasons in Buffalo. "When I first came, I thought I was here for one year," Patrick said. "It's been a great ride the whole time."' … [Read more...] about Player to coach

'"If the Sabres are not interested in doing a 3- or 4-year term deal, I am more than prepared for camp," McKee said. "And if a deal is out of reach, I have no problems signing my (qualifying offer) and hitting the unrestricted free agent market next summer."' … [Read more...] about McKee's future uncertain with Sabres

'Originally selected by the New York Rangers ninth overall in the 1981 NHL Entry Draft, Patrick recorded 149 goals and 490 assists in 1,280 career games. He also notched six goals and 32 assists in 117 career playoff games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Patrick retires

'In 2003-04, Patrick still averaged nearly 19 minutes a game of ice time at age 40, but missed 27 games due to injuries. He had a plus-minus rating of plus-11 with four goals and seven assists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres D Patrick retires, accepts assistant coaching position

'As Buffalo's development instructor, Patrick will work with all players in the Sabres organization, including the Rochester Americans and all drafted amateur players, focusing on defensive play.' … [Read more...] about Patrick Retires, Becomes Coach

'The Buffalo Sabres in conjunction with WGR-550 would like to offer the ability to purchase $5.50 tickets for any preseason game at HSBC Arena to any fan that registers to become a Sabres Insider prior to September 28.' … [Read more...] about $5.50 Preseason Tickets

'He will stay with the Sabres as a skill development coach.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Patrick Announces Retirement

'Veteran Sabres defenseman James Patrick, who spent 21 years in the NHL, retired Thursday and accepted an assistant coaching position with the team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Patrick retires after 21 years in NHL

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'"I don't want to say what Buffalo offered, but I took the best deal. . . . I got four years, the deal that I wanted."' … [Read more...] about Satan, Zhitnik look to opener vs. Sabres

'"We have a lot of offensive talent," Connolly said. "Briere is an exceptional player and J.P. Dumont can score. Hecht and Afinogenov are very creative. We have a lot of guys capable of putting the puck in the net."' … [Read more...] about Connolly key to Sabres' revival

'In 2003-04, the Sabres were six points in back of the Islanders for the last playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. They could close that gap even more this season. But it will take a committed, consistent effort on the part of everyone. Buffalo is relying on the team approach instead of putting all its hopes in the hands of a couple of star players.' … [Read more...] about Sabres aim for a postseason run

'As Levy explained later, the Sabres are a community asset, not just a toy for a wealthy businessman, owner B. Thomas Golisano.' … [Read more...] about Club forms to help Sabres with ticket sales