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'“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

'All three will be in the line-up for the Amerks final three regular season games beginning Wednesday at Toronto.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Send Help to Rochester

'The three forwards were made available following the conclusion of the Sabres season on Saturday night.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo sends Taylor, Roy and Bartovic back to Rochester

'Satan said, "We didn't make the playoffs for the third straight season and this is getting old." Satan says he's under contract for next season, but indicated he would not sign another deal in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres Clean Out Their Lockers

'''My agent will keep talking to the Sabres, but I think I'm going to test (free agency) and see what's going on,'' Zhitnik said on Tuesday as Sabres players cleaned out their lockers after the team failed to qualify for the playoffs. ''I don't want to say I've played my last game here. I'm just taking it one day at a … [Read more...] about Sabres D Zhitnik intends to test free agency

'William Thomas, who represents the Sabres in bankruptcy court proceedings, said Tuesday that, barring any appeals, the payments out of a $1.6 million account could be made by the end of the month following a recent ruling by Judge Michael Kaplan.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' unsecured creditors closer to getting paid

'The biggest disappointments were left wing Taylor Pyatt and defensemen Brian Campbell and Andy Delmore. Pyatt and Campbell were two youngsters who failed to take the next step. Delmore, a $1 million offseason acquisition, didn't come close to living up to his billing as a premier scoring defenseman and was traded away last month.' … [Read more...] about Catchword for Sabres is progress

'"The collective bargaining agreement doesn't expire until Sept. 15, so things like qualifying offers have to go out June 30, the arbitration process starts July 15 and continues on through the 15th of August, so really operations will continue like they have in the past," General Manager Darcy Regier said Monday at management's farewell-to-the-season … [Read more...] about Sabres plan busy summer

'Even Don Cherry, who rarely passes out compliments towards anything with a Buffalo before it, says the Sabres are “the team to watch” next season. If there only IS a next season. But even that has a bright side for Tom Golisano. He says he’ll actually lose LESS money if there’s a work stoppage, and when the two sides finally agree to agree, the … [Read more...] about Sabres fans have a billion reasons for optimism

'The restricted free agents are Daniel Briere, J.P. Dumont, Jochen Hecht, Maxim Afinogenov, Mike Grier, Dmitri Kalinin, Taylor Pyatt, Jeff Jillson, Rory Fitzpatrick, Brian Campbell, Henrik Tallinder, Milan Bartovic, Brad Brown, Andrew Peters, Martin Biron and Mika Noronen. All are eligible for arbitration except Noronen, Peters, Bartovic, Pyatt, Tallinder, Campbell, … [Read more...] about Golisano, Quinn, Regier And Ruff Meet The Media

'The Sabres need to be more demanding of their young players. They can’t keep waiting on Maxim Afinogenov and Tim Connolly’s potential. Either they produce or they’re gone. Make the decision and live with it.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ready to take the next step

'”The team worked so hard and was very intense and they tried their hearts out, you had to admire that. It would’ve been wonderful to make the playoffs this first year, but we didn’t make it. But lack of success, just like success, only lasts for a moment. So now, we’re already onto next year, and we have a lot of things to be concerned … [Read more...] about Sabres' progress excites Golisano