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'The Sabres were supposed to be preparing to play the Tampa Bay Lightning in Rochester, but managing partner Larry Quinn called an 11 a.m. meeting in HSBC Arena to inform employees of the decision to terminate around 25 people.' … [Read more...] about Sabres plan to lay off 25 workers

'Everybody will work through November and all will receive severance packages if the NHL lockout is still not solved.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lay off 25

'HF: What has Buffalo told you that you want you to work on? PG: Just kind of the overall game, my skating. Improve every aspect of my game as much as possible. Definitely my foot speed needs to get better. I think I’m improving on that the last three years.' … [Read more...] about Q&A with Paul Gaustad

"As soon as Leary said that, the hat was up in flames. Holding true to his word, the sponsor wrote Leary a check for $10,000 right on the spot. Everybody in the place went nuts." … [Read more...] about Danny Gare: Leary's Hockey Game Heats Up

'"Get together and get it settled."' … [Read more...] about Sounds of silence surround Sabres

'Sabres employees could be facing layoffs any day. Managing partner Larry Quinn said last month the front office would begin to look at possible cuts today, but Sabres executives have been reticent lately, and for good reason.' … [Read more...] about While Sabres span the globe, Amerks ready to roll

'"Everyone has their opinion, but I think I can do it," shrugs Vanek, whose three goals and two assists helped his team to a 5-0 preseason mark. "The goal of every player in the AHL is to make an impact, because there will be coaches and GMs down here watching every game. It's a chance to show what I can do."' … [Read more...] about Vanek patiently waits for NHL shot

'He'd be very involved with the Sabres again this season, if not for the lockout. But because NHL owners and the players' association are butting heads over a salary cap and other monetary issues, the season is on hold.' … [Read more...] about Roy thrives in spotlight for Amerks

"I always wanted to be a police officer and then I could put my criminal justice background to use," stated Paille. … [Read more...] about Daniel Paille Answers the Quick Quiz

'Daniel Briere is heading back to Switzerland, and he's bringing one of the NHL's best with him. The Buffalo Sabres center agreed to rejoin Bern on Wednesday, and he will renew his partnership with Dany Heatley of the Atlanta Thrashers.' … [Read more...] about Briere heading back to Switzerland

"Our system works, it's proven itself," Buffalo Bills Cornerback Troy Vincent added. "You look at those 32 owners, they're all on the same page. It's a shared revenue stream from top to bottom." … [Read more...] about NFL Players Union Praises Salary Cap

The Amerks have released six players from their 2004 training camp roster: goalie Chris Madden, defensemen Sylvain Dufresne and Jay Leach, and forwards Scott Sheppard, Nicolas Corbeil and Darren VanOene. … [Read more...] about Amerks Release Six Including Sheppard

'Connolly is playing for the Swiss club Langnau. He missed the entire 2003-04 season because of a head injury during an exhibition game a year ago. Connolly, the fifth overall pick in the 1999 entry draft, had 12 goals and 13 assists in 80 games the previous season.' … [Read more...] about Predators' Hall, Sabres' Connolly head to Europe

'According to sources, the deal looked imminent a few weeks ago but has stalled for some unknown reason, perhaps because the NHL lockout has removed any need for urgency.' … [Read more...] about Adelphia deal stalling with MSG

'"We heard through the grapevine that he wanted to play, and it worked out for everybody," Amerks General Manager Jody Gage said. "It's a win-win-win situation. We had one opening on our back end, Jeff wanted to make sure he continued his development and the Sabres will have a more polished player once the NHL resumes."' … [Read more...] about Jillson signs with Amerks