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'Three weeks ago, Jochen Hecht felt he was having one of the worst seasons in his hockey career. Then the Buffalo Sabres traded for Daniel Briere.' … [Read more...] about Hecht's turnaround

'Barnes wasn't bothered by the oversight nearly as much as he was troubled by the trade itself. He and his family loved Buffalo. He took the Sabres' on-ice troubles personally and was determined to help turn it around.' … [Read more...] about Barnes makes name for himself

'The Sabres have converted 18 of 81 power-play chances over their past 19 games (22.2 percent).' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Stars

'With Buffalo Sabres defensemen Brian Campbell and Rhett Warrener being placed in virtual quarantine on Saturday for fear that they may have come in contact with the SARS illness, Paul Gaustad and Sean McMorrow did some thinking -- and worrying -- of their own. The Rochester Americans were both with the Sabres recently. Gaustad played last Monday against Colorado, and … [Read more...] about Mystery virus worries team

Former Buffalo captain Stu Barnes, obtained by the Stars on March 10, will play his first game against his former teammates. … [Read more...] about Stars-Sabres preview

'Health officials suggested Saturday that they remain isolated for 10 days, but the team lists the players as day-to-day. Gilbert didn't rule them out of the rest of the season.' … [Read more...] about Two Sabres possibly exposed to SARS virus may return

The Sabres said Campbell and Warrener showed no signs of being infected with the virus yesterday. Sabres officials did not say how long the players would be kept away from the rest of the team. … [Read more...] about Two Sabres Being Observed for Possible Virus Exposure

A female relative of Campbell, a hospital worker in Ontario, visited the players Monday. She was hospitalized Friday after showing symptoms of the disease. … [Read more...] about Two Sabres Players in SARS Illness Scare

'"It was one helluva effort," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "We got the job done with special teams, and that was the game. We took advantage of our (power-play) chances early, and they failed to take advantage of theirs."' … [Read more...] about Lack of players not enough to slow Sabres

'Campbell and Warrener, who are roommates, are being isolated at home and are under observation. As of Saturday, neither player had shown signs of being infected with the virus. Billittier said most infected individuals show symptoms within seven days of exposure, although in some cases it has taken up to 10 days for symptoms to appear.' … [Read more...] about Two Sabres players observed for new illness

'But I also know effort when I see it and for more than a month the Sabres, particularly the young ones, are extending the effort.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' signs of life better late than never

'"It just FEELS more like hockey here," said Briere, who was raised in Hull, Quebec, just outside Ottawa. "All my friends, my wife, everybody has been saying, "You have so much more energy, just in your voice, when we talk to you now. You look more happy.' When I was traded, it was like a new start."' … [Read more...] about Trade saved Briere from a winter of discontent

'None of the three local teams has played the Sabres since Monday. The Devils finish the season in Buffalo April 6.' … [Read more...] about SARS scare for Sabres

'The Canes outshot the Sabres 29-15 through two periods and 10-0 in the third but were undone by three Buffalo power-play goals, including two five-on-threes.' … [Read more...] about Too much power

'``We've made some changes and there's some good chemistry,'' Ruff said. ``There are guys having fun playing with each other. When you get on a little bit of a roll you want to stay on it.''' … [Read more...] about Sabres 3, Hurricanes 1