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'"We definitely had our chances," the Wild's Cliff Ronning said, "but not as many as we should have had."' … [Read more...] about Wild call in sick

'"That's how games go," Miller said. "We had some good looks, and Roloson came up big on a few. We had some close ones that skidded by the post and they hit the crossbar twice. That's just the way it goes."' … [Read more...] about Miller unfazed by first shutout

'It was a victory for the financially oppressed everywhere. It was like throwing rocks at the rich kids!' … [Read more...] about Sabres enjoy night in the black

'Lately, the Buffalo Sabres' only troubles have been on their balance sheets. On the ice, the team looks pretty good.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 1, Wild 0

'"I was surprised when the shot went in," Hamel said. "But when you shoot on net, you never know what can happen."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 1, Minnesota 0

'The judge approved the request despite an objection from Adelphia's Official Committee of Equity Security Holders, which said it was given inadequate notice about the arrangement.' … [Read more...] about Judge OKs Condition for Buffalo Sabres Funding

'U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Robert Gerber agreed to a request by the cable company to subordinate $174 million in claims against the National Hockey League team and move Adelphia behind Cerberus Capital Management LP in the creditor line. Cerberus has agreed to lend the Sabres about $23 million to cover the team's debts.' … [Read more...] about Adelphia Bankruptcy Judge Clears Cash Hurdle for NHL's Sabres

'Judge Michael J. Kaplan approved the credit, which acts as a revolving line, meaning the Sabres will have revenue coming in and money to expend, said Dan Brown, an attorney for Erie County.' … [Read more...] about Sabres receive $10 million line of credits

'On the day the Buffalo Sabres became the second NHL franchise in a week to declare bankruptcy, the league signed a $1 million sponsorship deal with the Kellogg Company.' … [Read more...] about NHL bankruptcies don't stop sponsors

'The scary thing is, it could get worse.' … [Read more...] about So filing for bankruptcy is good news?

In light of Monday's Chapter 11 filing and the possibility that Mark Hamister's bid for ownership will be withdrawn due to New York State's refusal to grant up to $30 million in funding for HSBC Arena improvements, the distinct possibility exists that the Sabres may not remain in Buffalo next year. One of the cities mentioned, as a future home of the Sabres, is … [Read more...] about Sabres' future as cloudy as a Seattle winter day

'The Sabres' next two road games - Thursday against the San Jose Sharks and Saturday against the Phoenix Coyotes - will not be shown on local television.' … [Read more...] about Rash of happiness breaks out on team

'C Chris Gratton has one goal in his last 24 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Wild

'"The Sabres signed a non-relocation agreement in 1995, and if the Sabres tried to breach that, the county would file a claim for all the damages flowing from that move," Savino said. "We would become a creditor in the Bankruptcy Court case, and our claim would be sizable."' … [Read more...] about Sabres talks still on track

'And there's a chance they might not receive a cent of what's coming to them.' … [Read more...] about Three Sabres waiting for deferred payments