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'Brown is making $1.6 million this season and will become a restricted free agent this summer. It's plainly evident the Sabres could pay someone else substantially less money to skate on the fourth line and kill penalties.' … [Read more...] about Brown stays up despite down times

'General manager Mike Milbury has inquired about high-scoring Sabres forward Miroslav Satan and Capitals defenseman Brendan Witt, but the possibility of landing either remains tenuous, at best, because the organization is hesitant to give up prospects. It is believed the Islanders are among three teams talking about Satan with the Sabres, who want second- year forward … [Read more...] about Satan's price isn't cheap

'Ruff says if Jay McKee's knee keeps progressing, he'll be able to start full practice next week.' … [Read more...] about Three Rest As The Sabres Prepare For The Leafs

'Things looked pretty bleak for the Sabres playoff chances, as the Isles and Sens had stuck a fork in them. p>The very Senators who humiliated the Sabres in Ottawa Sunday, came to Buffalo full of confidence that they could easily handle them on foreign ice. However, it was the Sabres who played with passion as they beat the Senators 4-3.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hanging on by a thread

'Sources close to the situation claim that Satan has wanted out of Buffalo for more than a year.' … [Read more...] about A winner going away?

'The Sabres used the alternating captaincy as a way to find leaders. They've found them, which is why it would be a surprise to see them change again.' … [Read more...] about Drury awarded the 'C' again, Briere, Zhitnik wear the 'A'

'The Senators can thank their lucky stars the Sabres likely won't be around in the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Sabre-toothed

'``Whatever happens, happens,'' said Satan, the Sabres' leading scorer during his seven-plus year tenure in Buffalo. ``There might be a chance that it could be my last game.''' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Ottawa 3

'"We knew we had to put in a good effort tonight," said Sabres center Chris Drury, who scored twice. "It was pretty embarrassing up there last week. We're desperate right now and every game, we have to play like it's our last one. That's what it comes down to."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Ottawa 3

'Buffalo will have the opportunity to take advantage of scheduling in the next two weeks as both the Islanders and the Montreal Canadians take to the road for a west coast swing.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Battle For Key Win Over Ottawa

'With the win the Sabres (29-30-61) improve to 65 points to move to within eight points of the New York Islanders who sit in eighth and hold the final playoff berth in the Eastern Conference.' … [Read more...] about Satan lifts Sabres over the Sens

'Drury becomes the first player in Sabres history to be named captain twice in one season and follows Miroslav Satan (October 2003), himself (November 2003), James Patrick (December 2003), J.P. Dumont (January 2004) and Daniel Briere (February 2004) this season. Drury’s reign will be contingent on the team and his own performance during the month of March.' … [Read more...] about Drury Named Captain Again

'Center Daniel Briere once again will be flanked by right wing J.P. Dumont and left wing Jochen Hecht tonight when the Sabres host the Ottawa Senators in HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reunite top trio

'Sens have not allowed more than three goals to Buffalo since start of 2000-01 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Senators

'Captain November is now Captain March. Chris Drury gets his second stint with the "C."' … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff Decides To Go Back For A Captain