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'OK, so Miller isn't Superman. He's not supposed to be. Instead, he's the next in the seemingly never-ending line of exceptional young goaltenders who will learn the pro game with the Rochester Americans before advancing to the NHL. Daren Puppa did it starting in 1985. Darcy Wakaluk started in 1987. Then came Olaf Kolzig in 1993. Followed by Martin Biron in … [Read more...] about Miller follows a tradition in goal

'Forward Jiri Novotny, the Buffalo Sabres first-round pick in last year's draft signed a multiyear contract with the club Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Novotny to multiyear contract

'Novotny, 19, was the 22nd overall pick in last year's draft, when he was rated 11th among European players available. The 6-4, 194-pounder from the Czech Republic finished second on his team in scoring at the 2001 Under-18 World Championships.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign 2001 first-round pick Novotny

'"I've been pretty patient and I'll continue to be, but at the same time I want to move forward in my career. I've got to look at the situation and put my best foot forward and see what happens."' … [Read more...] about Askey refuses to fold after latest roster shuffle

'The Sabres and Adelphia Communications reached agreement on a five-year broadcast contract Tuesday, keeping the team on the Empire Sports Network and WNSA-FM. Financial details were not disclosed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres back on Empire

'Sabres personnel director Don Luce said Gaustad will be better off spending a year or two in Rochester, the Sabres' American Hockey League affiliate. "It's always possible for someone (like Gaustad) to make it, but is it the best thing for the player? Probably not," Luce said Monday from Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Focus on hockey

'Tonight at 6 p.m. at HSBC Arena, the Sabres will host their first "Tuesday With The Team," featuring a scrimmage, equipment sales and "Select-A-Seat" season ticket sales.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send six back to juniors

'The outlook for the Buffalo Sabres, both short- and long-term is not as gloomy as some would have you believe. They have excellent goaltending, a promising crop of young defensemen, good chemistry and a skilled coaching staff.' … [Read more...] about Sabres look to shake off 2001-02 slump

'"In this market, the Sabres never try to make Buffalo Sabres fans of Leafs' fans," said Katzman, a 37-year-old St. Catharines native. "We first and foremost promote NHL hockey. We're accessible and we're affordable."' … [Read more...] about Sabres wrap up camp

'OK, so the Buffalo Sabres training camp is only three days old. It was only a scrimmage. But even Sabres head coach was impressed with the line which produced three goals in one scrimmage.' … [Read more...] about Hecht a nice surprise at Sabres' training camp

'During a wide-ranging interview this week inside HSBC Arena, Regier provided new details about how the NHL is overseeing the team's operations, how the Sabres' administrative operation has changed and how team employees have reacted to the summer of uncertainty.' … [Read more...] about On thin ice

'McKee said he finished last season at 193 pounds and weighed in at Thursday's physical at 212. McKenney said McKee gained 9 pounds of completely fat-free mass.' … [Read more...] about McKee's 'summer job' produces size, strength

'"I was expecting (the pace) to be faster, but it's definitely faster than I expected it to be," said Paille, who wore No. 25 on the Sabres' white team. "I was a little nervous early on, but after the first period I settled down and I think I held my own after that."' … [Read more...] about A taste of the NHL

'"I've gone through Rochester and gone through being a backup," said Biron, a 25-year-old native of St. Charles, Que. "Hard work got me to where I am now, so I have to keep doing it the same way."' … [Read more...] about Nothing is for certain

'"No question there's going to be a learning process," McKee said Friday morning after practice at Jack Gatecliff Arena where the Sabres held their first workout of training camp. "Guys play 25 years of hockey and to change up something they've been doing their whole lives, there's going to be a period of adjustment."' … [Read more...] about Recent rule change has McKee re-thinking his plan of defence