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'"Entertaining Sabres Playoff Notions," read the sign at Buffalo's ESPN2 contest Monday night against the Nashville Predators. Fittingly, there wasn't a single person within 50 feet or several rows of the sign. No one in their right mind would want to claim it based on the Sabres' 5-1 defeat in front of 10,799 surly fans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' point streak fizzles out

'The delay centers around a list of roughly three dozen conditions that Adelphia's creditors faxed to Hamister late Wednesday. The list came less than 48 hours before Hamister expected to sign his deal to buy the Sabres, several sources revealed Monday.' … [Read more...] about Adelphia creditors delayed Hamister deal

'Hamister first claimed a new $5 million sound system would attract more concerts. After realizing how stupid that claim was, he changed his story. The $5 million sound system was really to “enhance the customer experience in the 100 level seats at Sabres games.”' … [Read more...] about iPinocchioi Hamister

'The Sabres (15-24-7-3) weren't in anywhere near as pleasant a mood afterward, as Coach Lindy Ruff ripped his squad for a lackluster effort. Buffalo had posted shutouts in three of its previous four games and had gone 5-0-2-1 in its past eight outings.' … [Read more...] about Preds rattle Sabres

' The Predators came within 16 minutes of getting a shutout last night, but remained the only NHL team not to record one this season when the Sabres' Chris Gratton scored.' … [Read more...] about Johnson shows no fear in return to Predators

'7: The number of points the Predators (3-0-1) have picked up in their four trips to Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Game Capsule: Predators 5, Sabres 1

'The league granted another extension last week to Mark Hamister, who leads a group trying to assume control of the Sabres. Hamister is offering $33 million in cash and assumption of $7 million in debt to buy a team that was recently valued by Forbes magazine at $92 million. If McKee and two teammates are not paid money due them, they can file a grievance and seek free … [Read more...] about Bankruptcy in Ottawa and Buffalo Resonates Through League

'While rookie goalie Ryan Miller was beaten on three of the first eight shots he faced, he got little help from his defense, which was guilty of both turnovers and standing around in its own zone.' … [Read more...] about Predators 5, Sabres 1

'"This was our first real bonehead game," coach Lindy Ruff said. "I don't know how long I have to go back. There was no energy. I think this is a real good wakeup call. It's a step back. It was unacceptable and ugly. They didn't hit anybody, they did not get involved or enganged. I think for two periods we didn't win an offensive zone … [Read more...] about Nashville 5, Buffalo 1

'But Biron also realizes that he has to stay sharp with Miller behind him. Miller himself could be one hot streak away from taking the starting goalie title away from Biron.' … [Read more...] about If the glove fits…

'Gratton has four goals and three assists with a plus-6 rating over his last seven games.' … [Read more...] about Gratton's career on upswing again

'TV: ESPN2' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Predators

'Goalie Martin Biron recently broke Dominik Hasek's franchise shutout streak by not allowing a goal for 221 minutes, 58 seconds, but rookie Ryan Miller is expected to get the start tonight.' … [Read more...] about Game Preview: Predators at Sabres

'The Ottawa Senators not only found a way to get a puck past resurgent Buffalo Sabres goalie Martin Biron, they also solved the Sabres' penalty-killing unit.' … [Read more...] about Senators have the power, beat Sabres in overtime

'Monday's game has been picked up by ESPN2.' … [Read more...] about YoungStars game plan for Miller: duck