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'"Guys are taking a pretty big pay cut, so I'm just waiting," MacArthur said from his home in Lloydminster, Alberta. "There's just no leverage for players anymore unless you're willing to go back to the draft, and that's an option for a lot of players right now." Is MacArthur willing to take that avenue? "Yeah, for sure," … [Read more...] about MacArthur faces signing deadline day

'Among the possible dates are Wednesday, Oct. 26, against the Washington Capitals; Wednesday, Nov. 2, against the Ottawa Senators; Wednesday, Nov. 9, against the Carolina Hurricanes; and Thursday, Nov. 17, against the Capitals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres plan to return NHL to area

'Which leaves the fan base for both sports to ponder -- does the revamped NHL think it can take on the NFL for revenue?' … [Read more...] about Dec. 17 is a stalemate with area fans

'In all, the Sabres will play eight games (four home, four away) against Northeast Division foes Boston, Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto, as well as four games (two home, two away) against the rest of the Eastern Conference. They will play home games against teams in the Pacific Division (Anaheim, Dallas, Los Angeles, Phoenix and San Jose) and travel to play teams in the … [Read more...] about Home opener against Islanders highlights Sabres schedule

The Buffalo Sabres and the National Hockey League today announced the club's 2005-06 regular season schedule. The Sabres will drop the puck on the new season at HSBC Arena on Wednesday, October 5 at 7:00 PM vs. the New York Islanders. … [Read more...] about Sabres Announce 2005-06 Schedule

To prepare for the NHL Draft on July 30, Sabres.com will be previewing the Top-16 players in this draft according to the NHL's Central Scouting System. … [Read more...] about 16 Players in 4 Days, Part 1

'A notable conflict occurs on Saturday, Dec. 17 when the Sabres are to host the Pittsburgh Penguins at 7:30. Also on that night, the Buffalo Bills are home to the Denver Broncos at Ralph Wilson Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 8:30 p.m. A Sabres' official said an attempt was made to re-schedule the game to Pittsburgh, where the Sabres play a night earlier. Due to a … [Read more...] about Sabres will open new season at home

Saturday, December 17th: Penguins @ Sabres 7:30 p.m. Broncos @ Bills 8:30 p.m. … [Read more...] about 2005-2006 Schedule Released

'WGR has learned that the Buffalo Sabres will open the 2005-06 season on Wednesday, October 5th at HSBC Arena against the New York Islanders.' … [Read more...] about Sabres To Open Season At Home

"We are a little bit on the inexperienced side this year with only three guys returning (from last year's gold medal team)," stated head coach, Derek Gilham, who also coaches Williamsville East and the Buffalo Saints Midget Major team. "But in a five game series, inexperience shouldn't play a huge role." … [Read more...] about A Winning Tradition for Western

'The Buffalo News has learned Satan's tenure in Buffalo - sometimes prolific, sometimes tumultuous - will end either with a discharge or a trade, maybe within a few days.' … [Read more...] about Satan's days numbered

'"It makes a big statement," McKee said. "If that's the route they choose to go, I'll just sign my (qualifying offer) for one year and be into my unrestricted free agency. But it's called a club option for a reason. So if that's what they want to do, that's their choice."' … [Read more...] about McKee could take a big salary hit

'"There's no secret that my first full year as owner (2003-04) we lost $10 million," Golisano said. "You can't do that many more years after one. Before this new agreement, 19 of 30 teams were losing money and there was the chance of two or three teams dropping off every year. But we have a financial system now that makes every team … [Read more...] about Sabres: NHL deal lets us compete

'Managing partner Larry Quinn has been in discussions with arena officials concerning available dates in October and November. He said the Sabres have identified one or two potential opponents, but still must be granted permission from the team before the game can be moved from HSBC Arena in Buffalo. "You'll have a good opponent," Quinn said, though he … [Read more...] about Sabres play again at Blue Cross Arena

'MSG will carry the Sabres in the Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse markets. Rick Jeanneret will again do play-by-play and Jim Lorenz will be the analyst. Larry Quinn, managing partner for the Sabres, said pregame and postgame shows also are planned. Don't worry about conflicts with New York Rangers games, or New York Mets baseball for that matter. Rangers games are … [Read more...] about Cunneyworth, Houda don't yet have contracts