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'The 23-year-old Swede became just the third Sabres defenseman to score this season, joining Dmitri Kalinin (three goals) and James Patrick (one). It was only the second power-play tally by a blue-liner.' … [Read more...] about Tallinder's goal – that's a first

Among other things, Hamister wants a cut in the $500,000 arena rent from the city. Free rent is one thing if you are bringing in 1,500 new jobs, as the Rigases promised with Adelphia. It is another if all we get is the continued presence of Vaclav Varada. … [Read more...] about Sabres deal smells fishy even on ice

Last night, the Ottawa Senators got enough monkeys off their backs to make a Tarzan movie. … [Read more...] about Its all good for Sens

Buffalo has been a burial ground for the Senators on far too many nights in the last four years. But that changed last night, as the Senators buried their ugly past, ending an eight-game winless (0-7-1-1) skid in Buffalo with a 4-2 victory. … [Read more...] about Finally…a win

When we drafted Brian, we talked a lot about the fact he needed to work on the defensive part of his game. He was one-dimensional and he has (improved on that). … [Read more...] about Time in minors bettered Sabres blueliner

That might have been the poorest game we have played, Ruff said. We did not have a chance of generating with the way our defense played. … [Read more...] about Senators 4, Sabres 2

'The attendance of 9,966 was the smallest in HSBC Arena history.' … [Read more...] about Senators 4, Sabres 2

'...gave the Senators their first win in Buffalo since December 30, 1998.' … [Read more...] about Ottawa 4, Buffalo 2

'Asked what would happen if Mark Hamister and partner Todd Berman couldn't finalize their purchase of the team within a 45-day exclusive bargaining period, Bettman said Tuesday he was getting positive feedback. ``From everything I'm hearing from the lawyers, everybody is progressing and doing the things they need to be doing to move this along,'' he … [Read more...] about Commissioner: Sabres sale on track

''"There are a variety of reasons why a person may not be a season-ticket holder, but would love to come to five or six games a year if the package included a bus with a nice meal and a safe return to their community. I think you'll find we're going to custom-plan our marketing to the needs of the fans."'' … [Read more...] about New direction for Sabres

'"I do believe this is going to get turned around. I believe we have a pretty good hockey club here. That doesn't mean there aren't things to improve on. Hopefully, we'll be able to get some things done in the way of trades that are going to help us in some areas."' … [Read more...] about Regier sees better times ahead for Sabres

'County Executive Joel A. Giambra said he has asked to see both Hamister's and Golisano's proposals "to compare apples to apples" before he makes any decision regarding a commitment of county dollars to the team. "I just put in a call to Tom Golisano to ask him to share with me a copy of his proposal," Giambra said. "I am not prepared to … [Read more...] about Hamister calls government aid 'integral'

'"A piece from about here down had to be sewn back on," said Ruff, pointing to the outside edge of his ear, about two-thirds from the bottom. "Then he had a deep laceration on the back of his head. It wasn't like it was a clean tear. It's jagged, and there's a few pieces missing there, too. "They sewed what they could back on. It's … [Read more...] about Hecht gets earful of pain

'RW Marian Hossa has 13 goals and 10 assists in his last 16 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Senators

'Botterill, whose 14 goals are second-most in the AHL, was promoted on Monday while defenseman Rory Fitzpatrick was returned to the Amerks after a two-week recall. Botterill is expected to play tonight against the Ottawa Senators at HSBC Arena in Buffalo. The fifth-year veteran left winger played four NHL games last season with the Calgary Flames, scoring one goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres call up Amerks' Botterill