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'Desjardins suffered a serious eye injury late in that 1976-77 season. The injury eventually forced Desjardins to retire prematurely. He would play in just 3 games in the 1977-78 season before he hung up his blocker and catching glove.' … [Read more...] about Sabre Legends: Gerry Desjardins

'"Nothing has changed," Buffalo Sabres union representative Jay McKee said. "It's really been, as far as the NHLPA is concerned, a big waste of time. Time is of the essence, and it's been laid out there full and clear for a long time a salary cap is not acceptable."' … [Read more...] about New offer from NHL dismissed by players

Vanek, who is owned by the NHL Buffalo Sabres, but currently on duty with Rochester due to the NHL lockout, will stay in Austria an entire week and miss the AHL All-Star-Game as well as four league matches. I am sure it was the right decision. We will play France, the Ukraine and Kazakhstan. It will be tough, but I am sure we can beat them all, said Vanek. … [Read more...] about Vanek skips AHL all-star game

'"The Sabres alumni are so down-to-earth and a great bunch of guys -- they treat you like one of the guys," said Trooper Berlinski. "They will talk to you, they will sign anything, they will take pictures. You would never think professional athletes are this approachable but they are."' … [Read more...] about NHL hockey returns to the Southern Tier for one night

'The common phrases used by hockey people to describe Regier are character, loyalty and intelligence.' … [Read more...] about Regier weathered 'perfect storm'

'The proposed changes were both slight (smaller goalie equipment) and radical (no offsides once a team brings the puck over its own blue line). The coaches discussed the need to enforce existing obstruction rules. They also brought up ways to increase media access as avenues to make fans feel more a part of the game.' … [Read more...] about NHL has on-ice woes, too

'They've lost only three games in regulation time in their last 30. It's been a team achievement because Rochester has no skater among the top 20 in league scoring.' … [Read more...] about Rochester Americans grab share of overall lead in AHL standings

'The American Hockey League announced today that Rochester Americans goaltender Ryan Miller has been named the CCM Vector/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending January 30, 2005. Miller helped Rochester continue its conference-leading play by stopping 111 of 114 shots in three victories last week.' … [Read more...] about Amerks' Miller wins weekly award

'The best news for Regier in a nonseason that hasn't produced much good news is the play of goalie Ryan Miller in Rochester. The young guy who experienced a meltdown after getting shelled in an early season game with the Sabres in 2003 is a different player physically and emotionally. He's the big reason the Amerks have become dominant after their slow … [Read more...] about Football talk takes timeout for hockey

'During his four seasons with the Sabres, he was a plus-87 in the regular season. That means 87 more goals were scored for the Sabres while he was on the ice than against. “I was a consistent defenseman,” he said. “I did nothing exceptionally well, except work hard at trying to be consistent playing defense, contributing a little offense and being a good … [Read more...] about Former Sabre Darryl Shannon to play in benefit hockey game

'The 36-year-old Sitler has become one of the few people to benefit from the 135-day NHL lockout, which has created hardships for some business owners, laid-off team employees and game-night workers. Sitler, a local marketing professional and a Sabres fan, misses his NHL hockey.' … [Read more...] about Thriving on hockey's magnetism

'''Some people believe we can still start the season in the middle of February and make it work. I don't see it happening,'' Patrick said.' … [Read more...] about Patrick fears he's played his last NHL game

'Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff will be part of a six-coach think tank that will meet today at the NHL offices in Toronto to discuss rule changes and ideas on improving the game.' … [Read more...] about Ruff will take part in rules discussion

'"Nothing's coming from this side," McKee said. "The ball's in their court. Hearing Bill Daly's comments that he's trying to put something together that would be workable for both sides is where the small amount of optimism lies. Things certainly don't look good, and after Trevor's meetings they look terrible, possibly the worst … [Read more...] about Remaining optimism about NHL season dying

'Whatever the case, Stafford’s performance should have the Sabres hockey department feeling good about their most recent first round selection. They may even be feeling some pride in the play of two more of their WJC participants, Clarke MacArthur and Denis Ezhov. The pair turned in solid performances of their own, with MacArthur taking home a gold medal playing for … [Read more...] about Stafford heads quintet of Sabres prospects at WJC