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A quick look at the Sabres' financial position shows that a prolonged lockout would not hurt the team's bottom line much this season - if at all. Last season, the team lost $8.2 million, the difference between $50.9 million in revenues and $59.1 million in expenses, team officials say. If the lockout lasts all season, the Sabres' revenues basically would … [Read more...] about Lockout stalls NHL season

'Bartovic and Milley weren't sent down because, as veterans with more than three seasons of pro experience, they are subject to waivers. Instead, they very likely will sign American Hockey League contracts with the Amerks, making them eligible to play during the lockout. The same is expected to be done with veteran forwards Chris Taylor and Jason Botterill and … [Read more...] about Sabres send Miller, 11 others to Amerks

'The lockout will not affect the newly formed Sabres Center Ice Club, made up of a group of local businesses to help the franchise rebuild its corporate base. ''We didn't want to sit around and wait for the lockout to end and the teams to return to the ice to start this process,'' co-chairman Bill Collins said. ''Our goal and mission is … [Read more...] about Sabres fans disheartened by NHL lockout

'A two-year veteran, Miller was a restricted free agent who had rejected the team's qualifying offer last July.' … [Read more...] about Miller among four players re-signed by Sabres

'Selected in the fifth round of the 1999 draft, Miller posted an 0-3-0 record and 5.08 goals-against average in three appearances with Buffalo last season. The 24-year-old Michigan native went 27-25-7 with five shutouts and a 2.21 GAA in 60 games with Rochester. Touted as the Sabres' goalie of the future, the 2001 Hobey Baker Award winner is 6-11-1 with one shutout … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to terms with four players

'Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier announced today the team has agreed to one-year contracts with goaltender Ryan Miller, defenseman Doug Janik, and forwards Milan Bartovic and Norm Milley. As is club policy, terms of the deals are not disclosed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Sign Four Remaining Restricted Free Agents

'Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier announced today the team has assigned the following 12 players to the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League...'. … [Read more...] about Sabres Assign 12 to Rochester

'The Buffalo Sabres organization apologizes for the inconvenience this necessary action will cause its loyal fans and business partners. We hope our team will be back in action soon.' … [Read more...] about Letter from Sabres' Managing Partner Lawrence Quinn

'Buffalo's player payroll is projecting to be in the neighborhood of $41 million, about 20 percent higher than the start of last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres put optimism on ice

'He scored two goals in 42 games in his first season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign tough-guy Peters

'Buffalo's second-round pick in the 1998 draft, Peters made $350,000 last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Peters

'Peters, 24, appeared in 42 games and compiled 151 penalty minutes, the most by a Sabres' rookie since Brad May had 309 in 1991-92. He also had two goals and 17 assists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign LW Peters

'“Andrew has developed through our system and really took a significant step forward with his career last season,” said Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier. “He is a physical presence on the ice and has become a valuable member of our organization and this community off the ice.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Sign Peters

'If there is a season this year, Gilbert said the Sabres would like to visit St. Catharines for an open practice or other event. “We’re trying to find a date on the schedule that would allow us to come up in the evening or late afternoon for a practice with some type of team function, an autograph signing or some charity stuff around it, that would enable us to … [Read more...] about Sabres contest with Wild in jeopardy

;"It's been bothering me that Tom Golisano stepped to the plate to save the Buffalo Sabres, but didn't have community support," said Jordan Levy, managing partner of Seed Capital Partners. "He stepped up when no one else was able to do it. But this is more than just his team. The Sabres are a community asset."' … [Read more...] about Ticket campaign aims to boost Sabres' fan base