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'He's not the most talented player from here to make it, he's never won a major award and you won't find him anywhere near the top of the league's scoring list. But that's not how you measure defenceman James Patrick.' … [Read more...] about Patrick best from 'Peg

'"The worst thing you can do in situations like this is overreact," he said. "The second-worst thing you can do is talk to the media about it."' … [Read more...] about Golisano says Sabres won't panic

'But the issue is bigger than one player, or three goaltenders. Satan makes for a convenient scapegoat, but the real problem with the Sabres goes to the very top of the organization - to Golisano and to managing partner Larry Quinn.' … [Read more...] about Front office keeps Sabres on the skids

'We have learned that Golisano has met many times with his General Manager, but has never told him he wants Satan gone. The matter is going to be straightened out with the five million dollar winger and the owner face to face.' … [Read more...] about Report That Satan Is On The Block Is False

'''The reality is that the players that are here are capable of doing a lot more than what we have been doing,'' Regier said. ''If we can find a way to improve the hockey club, we will do that. But the emphasis is on getting this team back to where it can be.''' … [Read more...] about Struggling Sabres not ready to make a deal

'Paille, who already was captain of the Storm, was named captain of Canada's entry at the World Junior Hockey Championships.' … [Read more...] about Correction: Paille story

'Although the Storm has a history of its players making the Canadian junior team, Paille, a first-round draft pick of the Buffalo Sabres in 2002, is just the second to wear the captain's C.' … [Read more...] about Storm star to lead Team Canada

'"We got one goal and thought it would be an easy game after that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres go first, end up behind

'"There is no doubt (Golisano is) not happy with the guy," said one source who asked that his name not be used. "He feels almost misled about him."' … [Read more...] about Sources say Golisano ready to deal Satan

'“It’s been that way since the Stanley Cup was first up for grabs, since they skated on lakes and ponds,” Miller said. “My dad explained it completely when I was 8 years old. No matter how well you play, when you lose the game, you’re going to get the blame. It’s not always right, it’s not always proper, but I accepted it, being … [Read more...] about Miller shakes off NHL blowout

'It was a solid win for the Penguins, who dominated play despite the narrow margin of victory.' … [Read more...] about 'One great shot' gives Pens win

'Asked if he thought the Sabres had scored, Caron couldn't hide a slight smile. "I didn't really know because it hit my glove," he said. "I didn't know if my glove was in the goal. I was just hoping it wasn't in."' … [Read more...] about Late save by Caron preserves 2-1 home victory over Buffalo

'The Sabres have been through bankruptcy courts and two years of losing. Likewise, the Penguins' precarious financial plight has forced them to give away most of their high-priced players and have not been a playoff contender since.' … [Read more...] about Sabres and Pens had epic series only three short season ago

'The victory was the Penguins' second in two games against Buffalo this season and raised their record to 8-16-4-2. It also stretched the Sabres' losing streak to six.' … [Read more...] about Penguins win two in a row, down Sabres 2-1

'Buffalo is attempting to trade LW Miroslav Satan, its leading scorer the past six seasons and highest-paid player with a $4.75 million salary. Satan, 29, has only four goals in his past 21 games. GM Darcy Regier, who acknowledged yesterday he is shopping Satan, apparently is operating under orders from new owner Thomas Golisano, who is believed to be unhappy with the … [Read more...] about Penguins Report