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'When the Sabres play any regular-season NHL game in Rochester, it is a significant sports happening and the thing to do on that particular night. But I wouldn't count on annual capacity crowds with such steep ticket prices ($35 to $77) to watch Wednesday night games against bottom-shelf opponents such as the Capitals.' … [Read more...] about Capitals-Sabres will be tough sell here

Join the Amerks fun team (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'The writing is on the wall, as plain as a dasherboard ad.' … [Read more...] about McKee could be next to leave Sabres

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'The Sabres will make three appearances in Rochester during their month of preseason training. They hold an open practice at Thomas Creek Arena in Fairport between 6:00PM and 9:00PM on Friday, September 23, and another the following day at the ESL Centre from 10:00AM until 1:00PM. Buffalo hosts the Minnesota Wild in an exhibition game September 30th at Blue Cross Arena at … [Read more...] about Sabres Training Camp Set

'Highlights of camp include a night practice open to the public on Thursday, September 15th at HSBC Arena and a pair of open practices in Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Training Camp Dates

'Dennis was not drafted when he came to London but he came to a high-profile team carrying a reputation of being able to steal games on his own. The Buffalo Sabres surprised many by taking Dennis as a late-round pick. What the plans are for Dennis aren't clear but moves within the Sabres organization have left room for goaltenders. If he plays well, he'll … [Read more...] about Knights facing net loss

'"We have a CBA now that will go a long way in dictating how things are done. There's no waiver draft anymore; that used to be a way to sneak guys down, so to speak. It will be more difficult to get a player to the minors. We can take a year, and Rochester can do the same, to evaluate what it means to us."' … [Read more...] about One crest will unite Panthers, Sabres prospects

'Defenseman Jay McKee and the Buffalo Sabres agreed Thursday to extend talks for another week to see whether they can negotiate a long-term contract. If a deal isn't reached by then, McKee is prepared to accept a one-year $1.6 million qualifying offer to play with the Sabres. The eight-year NHL veteran would like to play in Buffalo and hopes to secure a longer-term … [Read more...] about Sabres and McKee extend talks for another week

'Other teams can now pluck off waivers players who make more than $75,000 and are being sent down to the minors or recalled. That led many bubble players to eschew the AHL for higher-paying European deals. That, plus the reduction of allowable veteran players a team can have on its roster from six to five, left Rochester with limited options in filling out its … [Read more...] about Panthers will share Amerks

Donner says dual affiliation will provide Amerks talent (Rochester D&C) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'High-scoring winger Mark Mancari, still unsigned by the Buffalo Sabres, showed up for training camp, which opens this morning at the Civic Centre. With his status with the Sabres up in the air, Mancari joins forwards Chris Hulit and Julian Talbot, defenceman Nick Van Herpt and goalie Danny Battochio as potential overagers for this season.' … [Read more...] about Mancari to make surprise return

Twice as Nice (RNews.com) Panthers to provide players under Sabres affiliation agreement with Amerks (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'The Buffalo Sabres and Florida Panthers have entered into an agreement whereby Florida will supply 8 to 10 top prospects to the Rochester American of the American Hockey League for the 2005-2006 season.' … [Read more...] about Panthers to supply prospects to Rochester

'"Behind the Bench" was a three-hour coaching seminar, geared towards helping the volunteer hockey coach improve his/her program.' … [Read more...] about Behind the Bench