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'A host of penalties were called. All of the Sabres’ goals came on the power play. It was a special teams bonanza. "It was a disappointment," MacLean said. "It looked like it was going to be a real good game, but it wound up just a chance to look at our penalty killing."' … [Read more...] about Knutsen&#8217s spot with Jackets in question

'"But I tell you - and this is nothing against the organization in Buffalo because they are very classy and treated me with respect - when I signed the contract I was sick to my stomach. I wanted always to be in New York. That's where my heart is."' … [Read more...] about Bouchard thrilled to be back

'About 100 reserved seats and 200 standing room tickets remain for Sunday’s game, which begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale at the city’s recreation and community services department on Geneva Street. Call 905-932-2044 for more information.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Senators square off here Sunday

'Gaustad and three others -- right winger Norm Milley, left winger Milan Bartovic and defenseman Doug Janik -- were recalled by the Sabres on Saturday night after the Rochester Americans’ 5-4 preseason loss to the Cleveland Barons.' … [Read more...] about Sabres call up 4 Amerks

'Miller, who is battling Martin Biron and Mika Noronen for the No. 1 goaltending spot, only allowed a late power-play goal to Rick Nash.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Columbus 1

'Hecht broke his left arm in the Sabres' final National Hockey League preseason game, a 4-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets, and could be sidelined up to two months.' … [Read more...] about Sabres center Hecht breaks left arm in final preseason game

'Satan had a goal and an assist in his first preseason appearance as the Buffalo Sabres rolled to a 4-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets in a game that saw all of the scoring come on the power play.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Columbus 1

'Hecht was checked from behind by Andrej Nedorost, who received a major penalty and game misconduct 70 seconds into the second period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres C Hecht breaks left arm in final preseason game

'"Technically, it could have been worse," Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier said. "You can lose three guys. We only lost two."' … [Read more...] about Sabres waive goodbye to Begin, Bouchard

'On Feb. 10, the Rangers sent Bouchard to Pittsburgh as part of the eight-player deal that brought Aleksei Kovalev back to New York. Bouchard, 29, played well for the Rangers last season after Brian Leetch had an ankle injury.' … [Read more...] about Rangers Add 3 and Lose 3

'Bouchard, 29, turned down the Rangers' offer and signed with the Sabres during the summer, but a young Buffalo team left the veteran of 311 NHL games unprotected. After the Rangers lost two players they claimed on waivers Tuesday - Shawn Heins was reclaimed by the Thrashers and Jeff Heerema went to the Blues - Glen Sather decided to scoop up Bouchard, who should … [Read more...] about Rangers Get Bouchard in Draft

'Forward Steve Begin was selected by Montreal, while defenseman Joel Bouchard was claimed by the New York Rangers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose two in waiver draft

'Buffalo successfully converted only one of eight power plays on the night.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Loses in Overtime

'"It was a case in point where their power play won them a game and we had our opportunity late in the game to win it and didn't get the job done," said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff.' … [Read more...] about No luck for Sabres again in preseason

'Martin Biron played the entire game for Buffalo and made 26 saves. The Sabres decided to hold forward Miroslav Satan out of the game. Satan, who led the Sabres with 75 points last season, signed a two-year deal and didn't get into Buffalo until Wednesday night.' … [Read more...] about Daze's Winner Downs Sabres