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'But the number of season-ticket packages has dipped 1.5 percent since last year, despite a rollback in prices. In 2002-2003, the team had 8,054 season-ticket or season-ticket equivalent packages. This year, the team has sold 7,933 season-tickets or equivalents.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ticket sales edge up as interest in team rekindles

'The Sabres have now lost three of four games, including two in a row at home. Not the best way to start December, a month that will see Buffalo play its most home games over a 30-day stretch for the entire season. It is relatively early in the season and rough stretches can be expected, but I get the feeling there will be a lot of Sabres fans smiling through gritted teeth … [Read more...] about Buffalo letting important points slip through its hands early in season

'Satan was held pointless for the 14th time in 15 games and was frustrated after the game. "I've got no comment for all your questions," he said. "What do you want me to say? I don't want to get into this. I don't want to create a mess."' … [Read more...] about Sabres' near-perfect start struck down by Lightning

'"As of late I've been really happy with the ice time," Boulton said. "I've got no complaints. It's fun to be in the lineup every night. Everyone wants to play, and I'm getting a chance right now so I'm happy."' … [Read more...] about Boulton and Peters find their happy place

'Tampa Bay's offense had been stagnant the past three weeks and was plagued by the lack of timely goals. But Afanasenkov scored one of the most timely goals of the season to rescue the Lightning in the first period.' … [Read more...] about Bolts Offense Shows Signs Of Life

'In what should have been a desperate situation, the Lightning played a horrible first period and were fortunate to escape tied.' … [Read more...] about Injury List Growing

'Andreychuk did more on pure adrenaline Saturday night. Playing in front of 70 family and friends in the city in which he began his career and still has a home, the Lightning captain scored the winner in Tampa Bay's 3-1 victory at the HSBC Center.' … [Read more...] about Captain and team on track

'The Lightning stayed overnight in Buffalo because of the snow storm in New York, where Tampa Bay faces the Rangers at 5 p.m. today. The team planned a 10 a.m. flight.' … [Read more...] about Obscenities don't faze Sunshine

'Buffalo played strongly and created several chances, especially early in the game, but the All-Star goaltender kept Tampa in the game.' … [Read more...] about Tampa Sets Up eBoulin Wall In Buffalo

'``We generated a lot of chances but (Khabibulin) made some big saves,'' Buffalo's Curtis Brown said. ``That was the difference.''' … [Read more...] about Tampa Bay 3, Buffalo 1

'"We had breakaways, I think we had nine chances overall," Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. "When Khabibulin is on, he's one of the best in the league, if not the best. And he was on tonight."' … [Read more...] about Tampa Bay 3, Buffalo 1

'"We've got it spread out," center Curtis Brown said Friday. "When this thing really gets going good - and it will for us - it's because of that depth. I think if you look throughout the lineup, we've got guys on every unit that can chip in and contribute."' … [Read more...] about Sabres' line play solid

'The team will show Joe Mesi's fight on the Jumbotron.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Lightning

He sets an example for some of these guys, said Cunneyworth, a former Winnipeg Jets winger. He is so self-driven. He knows what he wants and he goes out there and does it. That comes from a good up-brining and he has obviously had some good coaches along the way. … [Read more...] about Botterill feels at home in Sabres organization

'Acquired from Nashville to provide offense from the blue line, Delmore has been a major disappointment for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Tonight's Lightning Game