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'“We’re not taking Empire away; those people who want it can buy it,” said Brian Wirth, vice president of public affairs for Time Warner in Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans will pay more for TV

'He is a talented two-way player, an unrestricted free agent, a Buffalo native and he wants to play for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Marchant would be perfect fit for Sabres

'The 6-foot-1, 200-pound Delmore struggled on the defensive end, which might have led to his departure after just two seasons with the Predators. Delmore had a minus-17 rating, third-worst on the team behind Denis Arkhipov and Karlis Skrastins.' … [Read more...] about Delmore traded to Sabres for '04 draft choice

In two full seasons with the Predators, Delmore posted 34 goals and 38 assists for 72 points in 144 games. … [Read more...] about Predators send Delmore to Buffalo

'Buffalo Sabres General Manger Darcy Regier today announced the organization has acquired defenseman Andy Delmore from the Nashville Predators in exchange for a third round pick in the 2004 NHL Draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Acquire Delmore From Nashville

'Delmore scored 18 goals and had 16 assists in 71 games last season. His 14 power-play goals led all NHL defensemen.' … [Read more...] about Nashville deals defenseman Andy Delmore to Buffalo

'"Andy is an offensive defenseman who has been one of the most productive blue-liners in the NHL the past couple of seasons," Sabres general manager Darcy Regier said. "We feel that he will be a great addition to our power play and significantly enhance our offensive production from the back end."' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire D Delmore from Predators for third-round pick

'If there is one area MacArthur might want to focus on, it’s defence. His plus-minus rating of -27 is the only sore spot on his current WHL resumé, but he points out it’s not exactly telling of his entire season. “First half I was -25, second half I was minus two, so we turned it around in the second half,” he said. “I want to round off … [Read more...] about MacArthur taken 74th by Sabres

'Coach Lindy Ruff was pleased with the pick, considering Vanek could be ready to make the jump to the NHL. "He's more mature than some other players, so he's a year closer," Ruff said. "He's playing against older players, and that puts him a step ahead of a lot of other players."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres Team Report

'Whatever direction, Regier already won. We're in the fourth week of June, the kids are out of school, and we're talking hockey. The picture certainly is prettier than it was a year ago. This might even be the setting for a playoff team.' … [Read more...] about Regier put future on line with Vanek

'Morrow, who stands 6 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 210 pounds, will play hockey at Boston University in the fall. "The first 10 guys drafted have legit chances of playing right away," Morrow said. "The rest are prospects drafted on where they are going to be."' … [Read more...] about Three Buccaneers picked on final day

'"Clarke is a real good pick for Buffalo," Carriere said. "He's got a real good offensive instinct to him and he hates to give anything away, defensively. He takes a lot of pride in that."' … [Read more...] about Meyer, C-Mac go on Day 1

'"I think overall we would say we did a very good job," said Don Luce, Sabres director of player personnel. "We got the things we were looking for. We accomplished what we wanted to do."' … [Read more...] about Sabres' draft features 10 picks and not much else

University of Minnesota forward Thomas Vanek, a three-year veteran of the United States Hockey League with Sioux Falls, was selected fifth overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the opening round of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft this afternoon. … [Read more...] about Sabres select Vanek fifth overall

'He will meet with the Sabres' front office in the coming weeks to determine when he will turn professional, although the allure of more playing time and a shot at an NCAA three-peat with Minnesota is strong.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get Vanek with fifth pick