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'"I hear some things, but there is nothing I can do about it," Satan said. "If the team feels that's the right direction to go, then let it be like that. I can't control those things. I'm not even going to think about it or speculate. Whatever happens."' … [Read more...] about Satan declines to talk trade

It took a while but now two coaches have been whacked in the NHL in almost as many days. So who's next? Well, logic would dictate that it's Buffalo's Lindy Ruff, given that the team has won just one game in its last 17 outings. But the person really feeling the pressure there is general manager Darcy Regier.' … [Read more...] about Playoff Success Leads to Job Security

'Ask him how he's holding up, and Ruff will issue a wisecrack about his shoulder hurting while adding: ''I'm doing OK. I still have my sense of humor.'' And yet, that doesn't stop him from also saying: ''I'm embarrassed over the whole situation.''' … [Read more...] about Ruff not hiding from Sabres terrible start

'Considered the Sabres' most dependable defenseman, Warrener has missed the team's last two practices, and has been playing with the injury for a number of games. Coach Lindy Ruff said Warrener could return in time for Friday's game at the New York Rangers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' Warrener out with abdominal strain

'Can some one explain why there is all this happiness about Hamister and investor Todd Berman taking over the Sabres?' … [Read more...] about Kopp, Sabres and the Buffalo News

'Hamister’s résumé reads like the coursework for “NHL Ownership 101.”' … [Read more...] about Puckvoice

'"I see tremendous untapped potential. This team is sitting in the middle of a huge hockey market," Berman said of the red ink-stained and debt-laden Sabres franchise. "I think debt is an excuse."' … [Read more...] about Major player

'The Buffalo Sabres Alumni Association have made a donation of $25,000 to St. Joseph Hospital in Cheektowaga.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' alumni pitches in for St. Joseph Hospital expansion

'With a new ownership group almost in place, one name is already being circulated for the Sabres new president: Ken Lehner, vice president of communications with the Carolina Hurricanes.' … [Read more...] about Defense depleted

'Hamister said he intends on being very visible at Sabres' home games. He will be walking around the arena looking for fan input.' … [Read more...] about Challenges will test Hamister, Berman

'If this pace continues, the Sabres will finish with only 14 wins, two fewer than what is now the worst season in team history, a 16-43-19 finish in their second NHL campaign in 1971-72.' … [Read more...] about No end to pain as Buffalo hits rock bottom

'It was the second time in two meetings with the Sabres this season that Mogilny was the undeniable first star.' … [Read more...] about Leafs' Mogilny sticks it to Sabres

'"Rory's a very fit defenseman. He's strong. He's got good mobility. I think that's why you look at him and you see the way he plays and you think, "Boy, he doesn't hurt your club at all.' And he doesn't hurt your club."' … [Read more...] about Rochester call-up Fitzpatrick impresses Ruff

'Connections and money - they can go a long way in this town.' … [Read more...] about Bassin admits his team fanned on its one shot at owning Sabres

If his personality matches that of his dad, Sabres fans will be the beneficiaries of a Hamister-Berman tandem that will engender a great deal of good will and, one hopes, produce a fine product on the ice. … [Read more...] about Bills, Sabres are both in good hands