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'City officials held serious talks as recently as 11 days ago to discuss the possibility of a National Hockey League team moving temporarily to Copps Coliseum...While no specific NHL team was identified, Powers believes the group was interested in bringing the financially-troubled Buffalo Sabres to town. "There appeared to be an urgency to the situation. I think it … [Read more...] about NHL team pondered a brief move to Copps

Although terms have not been finalized, Smehlik is expected to get a one-year contract with an option for a second season. He made $1.65 million last season with Buffalo. … [Read more...] about Thrashers close to deal with Smehlik

'In recent seasons, Lever had come under fire from Sabres fans over the team's poor power play.' … [Read more...] about Life after Lever

'Sabres defenseman Jason Woolley and forward Erik Rasmussen made it clear they want out of Buffalo, but they aren't alone. Winger Vaclav Varada told the team he would like to play elsewhere next season.' … [Read more...] about Bright lights of Broadway put Rangers GM Sather on hot seat

'The Dallas Stars and the Buffalo No Stars. That's what the NHL has become minus a salary cap.' … [Read more...] about NHL salaries run away from Sabres

'Ray is the best PR a reeling franchise has right now. He's also a key figure in a locker room that's been staggered by the Adelphia meltdown.' … [Read more...] about Sabres were razor-sharp in signing Ray

'Ray's signing doesn't help the Sabres on the ice. He had five points last year - along with 200 penalty minutes. But it helps the team immensely in the community. At a time when the Sabres are struggling to stay in town, when their credibility is in question, they need a player like Ray on their roster. One that the fans love and identify with. One that cares … [Read more...] about Hasek's gone, but Ray remains

'Now that Ray's new contract has been agreed upon, he can fully concentrate on his other major summer event. Aug. 24, he will marry Juliean Wigdorski from Grand Island.' … [Read more...] about Ray comes back to Sabres for an encore

'"(Bettman) encouraged me to continue along with a possible offer for the Sabres," DuRoss said.' … [Read more...] about P-Bruins' DuRoss stays in running for Sabres

'Ray, 34, has spent his entire 13-year National Hockey League career with the Sabres. He is the franchise leader with 3,097 penalty minutes, the most of any player in league history with a single team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Re-Sign Veteran Right Wing Rob Ray to One-Year Contract

'Despite seeing limited ice time, Ray appeared in 71 games last season, finishing with two goals, five points and 200 penalty minutes.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres sign Rob Ray to one-year deal

'"Rob has been an integral part of this organization both on and off the ice for the last 13 seasons," general manager Darcy Reiger said. "We are happy to see him return for another year and look forward to him contributing this season."' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign RW Rob Ray

'While the goaltending prospect is curious about where he stands within the organization, he has been too busy organizing a golf outing and planning a trip to Chicago to worry about the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Miller in no hurry to decide Sabres future

'DuRoss told News Four Sports Director Dennis Williams that he is now even more confident that he can put together the financial resources to purchase the team.' … [Read more...] about Utica Businessman Given Approval to Bid for the Sabres

'Even if anyone from Houston -- or Portland's Paul Allen, always mentioned in the same breath with Houston -- wanted to buy the Sabres, they would face a roadblock in NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, who is determined to keep the team in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Locals won't try to draw Sabres