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'Lindy Ruff says he wants to be more "comfortable" with his roster before deciding whether to remain the Buffalo Sabres' head coach. He sounds like a man who wants more of a say in personnel matters. You can't blame him. Darcy Regier is on thin ice as general manager. Coaches almost invariably make a play for more power when they sense that the GM is … [Read more...] about Wait-and-see game from Ruff could mean Regier's in trouble

'Wild center Darby Hendrickson this week said, “We didn’t have the word ‘quit’ in us.” No Buffalo player could say that with a straight face the last two seasons.' … [Read more...] about If Wild can do it, so can the Sabres

'If AHL Rochester cannot reach an agreement with long-time partner Buffalo, the Lightning will step in. The Americans, a Sabres affiliate for 24 seasons and with three years remaining on their contract, want a commitment the Sabres will stock the team with more veterans to help it improve. Feaster said he can accommodate that vision. "With the money we have budgeted … [Read more...] about Andreychuk to return for 22nd season

'"His agent feels it would be in his best interest to come back and play for us, but they still have to meet with Buffalo to get (Buffalo's) feelings," Hawks coach Mike Williamson said. "You can see what it meant for us to not have him back. We struggled (to score) and a lot of your offense runs around the creativity of your defensemen."' … [Read more...] about Klepis might return to Hawks

'Though Ruff's current contact runs out at the end of June, he has attended all the Sabres' personnel meetings as they prepare for next month's NHL Entry Draft. The Sabres have the fifth overall selection. ''He's been involved in all of our discussions,'' said Regier about his current coach. ''He has been included in … [Read more...] about Amidst uncertainty, Regier says Sabres evaluating draft

'Under the deal, the Sabres have provided minor hockey with $100,000 spread over three years as well as home and away jerseys and socks. In exchange, minor hockey teams are required to sell tickets to Buffalo Sabres home games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres deal with minor hockey still solid

'As an active member of the Sabres alumni, Atkinson suited up to play in games to raise money for local charities.' … [Read more...] about Falls Flyers&#8217 great Atkinson dead at 54

'Steve Atkinson, a right wing for the Buffalo Sabres in the 1970s, died Tuesday of a heart attack. He was 54.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabre Steve Atkinson dies of heart attack

'“I’ve told the Sabres if they just want to develop players, then they should look elsewhere,” Donner said Tuesday. “If they want Rochester to be competitive and if they want to join forces in a marketing partnership, then we should stay together forever.”' … [Read more...] about Amerks' toughest decision

'Bidding ends at 9 tonight for memorabilia items being auctioned online by former Buffalo Sabres Gilbert Perreault and Danny Gare. The auction takes place at the Classic Collections Web site: classicauctions.at.edeal.com.' … [Read more...] about Bulletin Board

'Ruff did not single out players or specify changes he deemed necessary. He suggested the Sabres should acquire a few veterans either through free agency or trades. He was satisfied with his defensemen but hinted he had doubts about his forwards.' … [Read more...] about Ruff wants improvements if he's to stay

'Lindy Ruff met with managing partner Larry Quinn and GM Darcy Regier for several hours last week in hopes they can determine whether Ruff will sign another contract to remain behind Buffalo's bench.' … [Read more...] about With end of era near, it's time to declare Roy the best ever

'"The bottom line is that we have a guy that's playing in our third goaltender role that would be the No. 1 goaltender on most teams in this tournament," said Canadian head coach Andy Murray. "He's a tremendous young goalie and he's had a great attitude. He keeps everybody loose. I've never seen the guy when he isn't talking.' … [Read more...] about Biron keeps quiet

'The Sabres are gearing up for a major season ticket push, beginning in the middle of May. Collateral material is being printed and the blitz will start almost as soon as the packages arrive from the printers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ticket price cut generating sales

'Quinn will do whatever it takes to consolidate his power and have a big say in how the team is run. Maybe that's why he hasn't gotten rid of the general manager. He hired Regier in the first place, so if he keeps him, Regier will be doubly indebted to him. Quinn can make him his puppet, the way the Rigas family did for so long.' … [Read more...] about Quinn's back, and he's taking charge