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'''I want to make this team. I just don't want to get sent down to Rochester,'' he said, referring to the Sabres' AHL affiliate. ''They believe in me and, hopefully, I can come into training camp in good shape and be ready to go.''' … [Read more...] about Wait was worth it for Sabres' Roy

'The Sabres desperately need goal scorers and some locker room leadership. They're still a long way from making the playoffs ... much less contending for the Cup. But by the same token ... it was only four years ago that they were in the Cup finals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres selling hopes, but is anyone buying?

'"It's a good organization, I know them and I've been through two training camps with them,'' Roy said. "That was really important for me. It's always important when you know the people you work with and I didn't want to chance being drafted by a team I didn't know.''' … [Read more...] about Rangers captain Derek Roy scores deal with Sabres

'“I didn’t want to go back in the draft so this is a big day. I figured if I went back in, who knows, maybe I’d get lost in the shuffle because there are many good young players out there.”' … [Read more...] about Thorburn has early birthday gift, an offer from Sabres

'One of the most intriguing would be a trade for Biron. Mired in their own post-great-goalie-era after the retirement of Dominik Hasek last summer, the Sabres are loaded with highly regarded young prospects, namely Mikka Norenen and Ryan Miller. This would be the time to go with the kids.' … [Read more...] about Biron, Chechmanek among Avs’ Possible Options

'"Everyone here recognized this is a challenge," Regier said. "Lindy does as well. No one's backing away from it. No one's running. Everybody knows the criticism. Everybody knows about status quo. We're not going to run away, and we're not walking away. We're going to find a way to get it done. In seven months, come back and … [Read more...] about Sabres raise their sights

'"I thought I was done here," Ruff admitted. "I thought it would be time to go elsewhere."' … [Read more...] about Ruff exudes a new sense of purpose

'Making the playoffs isn't a very ambitious goal, but at least he's giving us something to hold them to. If they miss the playoffs for a third straight year, there'll be hell to pay. The first one held to account will be the coach.' … [Read more...] about Accountability needs to reach the GM's office

'The Sabres will make qualifying offers before June 30 to their other 12 restricted free agents: forwards Eric Boulton, Curtis Brown, Tim Connolly, Ales Kotalik, Adam Mair, Taylor Pyatt and Miroslav Satan and defensemen Rory Fitzpatrick, Dmitri Kalinin, Jay McKee, Henrik Tallinder and Rhett Warrener. Boulton, Brown, Satan, Fitzpatrick, McKee and Warrener have arbitration … [Read more...] about Sabres sign 2 draftees, won't keep Hamel

'Regier acknowledged that this team got too young too fast and is looking for veteran leadership to come on board. Quinn and Ruff both described last year's performance as an "embarrassment."' … [Read more...] about Regier And Ruff Told Win, Or Else

'“I’m convinced we can make this a winner. I see what Tom has done in the business world (as the founder and CEO of Paychex Inc.). I’m also convinced this team lacked direction and Tom brings that.”' … [Read more...] about Ruff takes pay cut, stays with Sabres

'It is much too early to tell if Roy is destined to replace departed Michael Peca as the heart and soul of the Sabres, but he appears to have some of the right ingredients.' … [Read more...] about Roy gives Sabres talent infusion

'Thorburn is a rugged center who finished with 30 goals, 71 points and 124 penalty minutes in 64 games with Plymouth of the OHL last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Roy, Thorburn

'"We need to come to a balance," Golisano said. "We want to win. We have an obligation to the fans to do the best we can, we have an obligation to the players and staff and we have to blend everything together to make something that is viable. The moves to keep Darcy and Lindy take us in that direction. I think these guys have the talent and … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Ruff, GM Regier to remain with team

'Calling last year an "embarrassment," Sabres' managing partner Larry Quinn said after an "objective analysis" that both Regier and Ruff stack up well as talent evaluators compared to their peers across the National Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about Sabres retain Regier as GM, Ruff as coach