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It could be worse for the Buffalo Sabres. At least they are getting paid for their services on the ice. The Ottawa Senators, who the Sabres play Saturday night in Canada's Capital, haven't gotten their pay checks this year. The Sens, who are leading the NHL with 53 points and sporting a 24-9-5 record, host the Sabres in what has been billed the "Bankrupt … [Read more...] about Sabres start off New Year with a bang

'Five of the Sabres' next six games are on the road.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Senators

The Sabres went into last nights game against Carolina tied with the Nashville Predators for the fewest goals scored in the league. … [Read more...] about Game Day

'"Hopefully this snowballs into our next game," Sabres defenseman Brian Campbell said. "We've got to go out and keep getting points."' … [Read more...] about Barnes line sets pace as Sabres top 'Canes

'Friday night was the first time Stu Barnes, Ales Kotalik and J.P. Dumont played on the same line. There's no way it will be the last.' … [Read more...] about Newly formed line brings big results

'Most of Hamister's estimated $33 million request is for help with refinancing an arena loan and for improving the facility. The lawmakers stressed that the assistance would go for the arena, and that no state money would go to subsidize player salaries or any other team operating costs.' … [Read more...] about State legislators back aid for Sabres

'"You can't expect to win playing a third period like that. It's just not going to happen."' … [Read more...] about Hurricanes fade in third period

'The Canes spent the night in Buffalo instead of flying to Boston for tonight's game because of bad weather in the Northeast.' … [Read more...] about Winds of change for Canes

Dumont, paired with Barnes and Ales Kotalik for the first time, finished with two goals and an assist. Barnes added a goal and an assist and Kotalik had two assists. … [Read more...] about Sabres 6, Hurricanes 3

They registered at least five goals in a game for the first time since November 22, when they snapped their winless streak at a team record-tying 12 games (0-9-2-1) against Columbus. … [Read more...] about Buffalo 6, Carolina 3

'Assemblyman Robin Schimminger (D) 140th District: “When a business is endangered in New York State, a business which brings benefit to the economy of the state -- it is entirely appropriate for government to come forward. It is almost expected." What is Hamister's big ask? Thirty million dollars in state loans -- and loan extensions -- to pay for … [Read more...] about Hamister gets one week

'Bill Daly, the league's chief legal officer, said the NHL granted Hamister more time because progress was being made in talks with state, county and city officials. The bid is contingent on support from New York state, Erie County and the city of Buffalo to cover debts related to six-year-old HSBC Arena. Without help, Hamister said he would withdraw his bid.' … [Read more...] about NHL Gives Hamister One-Week Extension to Buy Buffalo Sabres

'Critical in getting the politicians on board was Hamister's explanation that he is not seeking public money to help purchase the team. Instead, Hamister asked for the state to refinance a $22.9 million loan on the construction of HSBC Arena, the Sabres' home, and $10 million in capital improvements to the six-year-old facility. He also stressed that no public … [Read more...] about Hamister gets one more week, political support to buy Sabres

'The labor federation, consisting of five AFL-CIO councils representing more than 150,000 workers, said they jointly favor public aid to the arena in order to retain some 1,100 jobs related to the arena and hockey team. Labor officials place the economic impact of those jobs at $65 million annually.' … [Read more...] about Labor groups call on state to support arena, Sabres

'Ruff insisted Thursday that Martin Biron is still the team's No. 1 goalie despite recent shaky moments. But the coach added Miller will start as long as he continues to impress. Miller nearly earned his first NHL shutout in a 1-0 overtime loss to the New York Islanders on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Miller next up on goalie carousel