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'"This is a stepping stone to his dream of playing in the NHL. He was ready to go after his sophomore year. He has to face better shots and better players."' … [Read more...] about Miller says timing was right

'The Sabres and Miller talked about signing a contract most of the summer. They struck a deal just before fall classes started at Michigan State. "They had to get their (financial) affairs in order and I had to make sure this was the right thing to do," said Miller, who decided Friday to leave school.' … [Read more...] about All-American goaltender Miller leaving Michigan State

'Miller held a farewell news conference Tuesday at Munn Arena, a day after he finalized a hard decision to relinquish his senior season by signing a two-year contract. "They were both very appealing," Miller said of his options. "Another year with the boys and make a run for the title, that would have been great. I waited it out, but it came to a point where … [Read more...] about Goalie Miller says bye to MSU, hello to Buffalo

It is always this way in Buffalo, always a fresh start from scratch. Always dire straits. Always a plea for more support. … [Read more...] about The Last Word

'That means that Tallinder will battle the other six for a spot on the team. Of the six, the two that seem to be on the bubble would be Woolley and Campbell. There will be several other rookie defensemen getting their shot as well.' … [Read more...] about Tallinder's time?

'The Mighty Ducks are talking with the Buffalo Sabres about acquiring center Chris Gratton.' … [Read more...] about Latest Trade Talks Center on Gratton

Will the new owner, the league and the fans drive new life into the team? It is a bet worth taking; the real gamble is whether the product on the ice will warrant the 11th-hour efforts on this one-time Cinderella. … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres preview

'"I believe that Ryan is the best goaltender to ever play college hockey."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres Sign Michigan State Goaltender Ryan Miller

'Will Michigan State goaltender Ryan Miller someday make Buffalo Sabres fans forget about Dominik Hasek?' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign MSU goalie, ending college career

'"I totally expected from the time I took the job that he wouldn't be back," Comley said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beckon MSU's Miller

'"I think very much it was a dollar-and-cents issue," Comley said. "But it was a no-brainer. They had to sign him."' … [Read more...] about As Comley anticipated, MSU goalie Miller signs with Sabres

'"You look at his achievements and it tells us as an organization he's ready to turn pro," Regier said.' … [Read more...] about Miller giving pros the old college try

'Alan Maislin, one of the chief financial backers of the Bassin group, said Monday they were in the final stages of funneling the capital into one account. That account information will then be presented to the NHL as part of the bidding process.' … [Read more...] about Bassin group sorting out financial details

'"Ted Nolan is a winner, and the people of Buffalo know he won there,'' Bassin said. "We went to three straight (Memorial Cups) together, and when you consider our players graduate, that's incredible. Who else to come in here and speak, and let the people in Erie get to know him.''' … [Read more...] about Ringers

'Ryan Miller's days as a college student are over. Now the real education process begins.' … [Read more...] about Goalie Miller graduates to Amerks