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'The Sabres are enjoying their longest unbeaten streak of the season at six games. They have gone 6-1-2 in January. But they are hurting offensively and still aren't within shouting distance of climbing into the playoff hunt.' … [Read more...] about Help is on the way for Sabres

'The Buffalo Sabres defenseman has been hobbled by three injuries this season, and it seems whenever he is out of the lineup, his teammates excel in his absence.' … [Read more...] about Warrener's a missing man during team's success

'Toronto has not won twice in Buffalo since the 1977-78 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Maple Leafs

'However, Golisano's offer, submitted to National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman on Thursday afternoon, would provide Adelphia Communications, parent owners of the Sabres, with millions less than Hamister's package, or even less than what Golisano proposed in November in a bid that was rejected by the NHL. This could pose problems for Adelphia and the … [Read more...] about Golisano submits new offer for Sabres

'Some observers late Thursday questioned whether Golisano's renewed interest could make it more difficult for Hamister to get the government concessions he insists he needs to close the deal. And if he can't get them, Hamister has said he might walk away from the whole purchase.' … [Read more...] about Golisano offer hits Adelphia, not taxpayers

'They may not be able to pay for a half-order of wings without first returning pop bottles for a refund, but the Sabres are rich in spirit.' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs – Sabres preview

'Okay, so they filed for bankruptcy protection and there's the possibility that three of their players could eventually be declared free agents but, otherwise, it's been a spectacular month for the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Leafs go into black hole

'Goalie Ed Belfour has recovered from back spasms in time to return to the site of his greatest triumph and will be in net tonight when the Maple Leafs visit the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Belfour to play tonight in Buffalo, Kidd says

They are still 12 points away from the nearest playoff spot, but recent developments are enough to spook the Leafs. … [Read more...] about Buffalo roams back into hunt

'But if the Sabres are to have any chance of regaining the faith of their fans, it will have to be accomplished on the ice. Audiences won't spill into the arena to see a waffling team just because a new owner is in place. The local populace has become far too jaded for that.' … [Read more...] about 'It's not about playoffs' for Sabres, who are showing signs of life

'"I wish I would have been a Buffalo fan growing up because I think it's more like Hamilton hockey," Mair said yesterday. More the kind of hockey like the people of Hamilton would like to see and could relate to."' … [Read more...] about Mair boosts Buffalo after having played for Toronto

'This is a lousy team, and it's in an awful pickle in a browbeaten sports town. Yet McKee is in no hurry to leave Buffalo, nor his favorite hobby shop (Elmwood Magic & Novelty) behind. "If I do become a free agent," he says. "I'd hope the Sabres give me an offer no one could match. I like it here."' … [Read more...] about Vanishing act

'''The only things are the colors are a little eccentric,'' Biron said. ''But I don't have to look at it all game, so I don't really care about that,'' he said.' … [Read more...] about Eccentric gloves brings Biron success

'Mansouri said Golisano's bid should be reconsidered because it is not contingent on government funding at a time when Gov. George Pataki says the state faces a $12 billion budget gap.' … [Read more...] about Golisano seeks to re-enter bid to purchase bankrupt Sabres

'"Mistakes are being made out there in front of them, but they've come up big with key saves that have helped us. That is the key to great goaltending."' … [Read more...] about Biron back as No. 1?