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'"Max is not doing well at all," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff divulged on Monday. "Max, again, has headaches. It definitely looks like he won't be ready for the start of the season. We're very concerned with Max, the fact he can't exercise again and he's back to Square One."' … [Read more...] about Afinogenov still has headaches

'A good portion of the Rochester Americans heart and soul joined the team on Monday when center Chris Taylor, defenseman Rory Fitzpatrick and left winger Jason Botterill were reassigned by the parent Buffalo Sabres. Also sent down were goalie Tom Askey, first-year defenseman Radoslav Hecl and rookie tough-guy winger Sean McMorrow.' … [Read more...] about Taylor, Fitzpatrick returned to Amerks

'No team had a more fractious offseason than Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres 2002-03 capsule preview

'Askey is expected to spend this season playing behind former Michigan State sensation Ryan Miller, who signed a two-year contract with Buffalo in August. Fitzpatrick, 27, also played in Rochester last season. The Rochester native had 12 points and 83 penalty minutes in 60 games with the Americans. Also sent to Rochester were forwards Jason Botterill, Sean McMorrow and … [Read more...] about Sabres slash roster by seven

'ONE TO WATCH: Taylor Pyatt, gained a lot of confidence in the second half of last season and could have a big year this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' season preview

'"I could see Mark carrying on in the Knox tradition," Masiello said of the Sabres' founding family. "He seems to have all the right stuff."' … [Read more...] about Other bidders ready to follow Hamister's lead

'"It was a lot of fun," said Boulton, who before the game received a citizenship award from Mayor Peter Kelly. "There were a lot of family and friends here."' … [Read more...] about Sabres' goalies shine

'The victory was the second is as many nights for the Sabres (3-1-1), who beat Toronto at HSBC Arena Friday night. Buffalo is unbeaten since dropping its exhibition opener to Columbus.' … [Read more...] about Woolley's goal lifts Sabres past Senators

'No longer will the team paper the house with thousands of free tickets to fill the arena, as it did under the control of Adelphia Communications Corp. and the Rigas family.' … [Read more...] about Partnership lends a hand to the Sabres

Maybe the National Hockey League should operate more teams. It is having pretty good luck with the Buffalo Sabres. … [Read more...] about Sabres sting Senators for second time

'Sabres rookie Ryan Miller had a stellar outing in goal. The Michigan State graduate, named the game’s first star, played two periods and stopped 21 of 22 shots.' … [Read more...] about Locals enliven game, fans

However, with big decisions to make at all positions, and the veterans still trying to find their legs, the Senators had a tough time scoring on Buffalo rookie goalie Ryan Miller before he left after stopping 21-of-22 shots. … [Read more...] about Send out Coast Guard

THREE STARS...Miller - Sabres...Volchenkov - Senators...Woolley - Sabres … [Read more...] about Game Story

Ales Kotalik and Curtis Brown added first-period goals for the Sabres (3-1-1). Ryan Miller made 21 saves in the first two period, and Mika Noronen stopped six shots in the third. … [Read more...] about Sabres 3, Senators 2

'Rookie Ales Kotalik and Curtis Brown scored in a 1:48 span of the second period as the Buffalo Sabres held on for a 3-2 preseason victory over the Ottawa Senators.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Ottawa 2