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'He played 1,159 games in 14 seasons for Buffalo and never took a night off. He chased Bobby Orr and checked anything that moved. He had eight 20-goal seasons while hounding the awesome likes of Guy Lafleur and Mike Bossy. Ramsay was 175 pounds of pain in the butt, especially at penalty killing. He played 776 consecutive games, the fourth-longest streak in NHL history. It … [Read more...] about Rammer Provides Bolts With Balance – And Stories

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Representing Team USA are forwards Chris Drury and Mike Grier, along with defenseman Jeff Jillson. Drury and Grier have had quite a history together after winning the NCAA Championship in 1994-95 season. … [Read more...] about Ten Sabres take aim at the Worlds

The Buffalo Sabres Hockey School is designed for youth hockey players looking to sharpen their basic on-ice skills, stickhandling, passing and shooting. It also gives each participant the opportunity to learn from their favorite Buffalo Sabres Players! … [Read more...] about 2004 Buffalo Sabres Hockey School

'“James Patrick has a big influence on this team. This is a guy who really leads by example. While he may be the oldest player on the team, he certainly doesn’t act it. He’s probably in better shape than the rest of us. In fact, he’s in tremendous shape. He puts the rest of us to shame."' … [Read more...] about Veteran Patrick Provided Leadership, Positive Influence

'Yet the reality is the team lost $10 million and there is a very real possibility the NHL may have a shortened season in 2004-05 because of prolonged negotiations between the league and the National Hockey League Players' Association over a collective bargaining agreement. The team's losses were about 40 percent more than what Golisano had initially projected … [Read more...] about Sabres brass sees a solid foundation

'Buffalo finished a surprising 10th in the 30-team NHL in scoring this season, but averaged only 2.68 goals per game and failed to make the playoffs. The Sabres obviously need more firepower.' … [Read more...] about Bills, Sabres need good luck picking 13th

'Entercom, which already owns WGR-AM, is expected to kill WNSA's sports format so it can become the only sports talk game in town. That would eventually mean Buffalo Sabres games probably will head back to their old home at WGR.' … [Read more...] about Adelphia has date in court for sale of WNSA

'Forwards Chris Drury, Mike Grier and defenseman Jeff Jillson of the Buffalo Sabres were among 14 National Hockey League players added to the U.S. team for the world hockey championship later this month.' … [Read more...] about Three Sabres picked for U.S. team

'''My gut feeling from what I see on both sides is there's not going to be a season,'' Satan said.' … [Read more...] about NHL labor dispute looms as Sabres head into offseason

'''I think in past years, one night you'd get Marty Biron `A,' one night you got Marty Biron `B,' and then some night there would be Marty Biron `C,''' he said. ''But if you look at all the tapes of my last 25 games, they're all the same. They all show where I was under control, where I was calm, I wasn't fighting … [Read more...] about Biron finally emerging as Sabres top goalie

'“We’re definitely prepared -- if it comes to it -- to be locked out for a year,” Sabres defenseman Jay McKee said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prepare for long offseason

'"It could get very ugly," Sabres winger Mike Grier said. "Both sides are fairly passionate about their stance and what they believe in. If neither side is willing to compromise, it could be a long time."' … [Read more...] about Sabres are ready to sit awhile

'While with the Sabres, he averaged just over 15 minutes of ice time per game. By the end of the season, he was often playing 20 minutes. The Sabres even adjusted their lineup to create a permanent spot for Roy by trading veteran center Curtis Brown. ”They were saying, ‘You can be our third-line center,’” said Roy, who scored 9-10 -- 19 in 49 NHL … [Read more...] about Returnees eager for playoffs

'A lack of knowledge about current players and systems was thought to be a reason Sather did not hire Nolan two summers ago, but Nolan now laughs that off. "Well, I didn't know anybody in Buffalo the first time I got there, either," he said. "But I have to say I'm probably the most aware of who is in this league now than I've ever been. And my … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabres coach hopes presentation impresses Sather