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'While the Senators struggled to get through the Sabres' tight-checking style, Lalime stood strong by kicking aside 30 shots -- including 14 in the second period -- as Ottawa skated to a 1-0 shutout win over Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Lalime shows playoff form

'Sabres spokesman Michael Gilbert said the team has handed out close to 10,000 free tickets for its two preseason home games to area firefighters, police officers and emergency medical workers. Midway through the first period, the crowd - prompted by a tribute on the scoreboard - gave a two-minute standing ovation in honor of all emergency workers.' … [Read more...] about Senators 1, Sabres 0

'Patrick Lalime was in midseason form, recording 30 saves as the Ottawa Senators spoiled the Buffalo Sabres' preseason opener with a 1-0 blanking.' … [Read more...] about Ottawa 1, Buffalo 0

'The Buffalo Sabres' stalwart defenseman will return to the ice tonight for his first game since his wicked head-to-head crash five months ago with Pittsburgh Penguins star Mario Lemieux during last season's playoffs. McKee, who sustained a Grade III concussion, claimed he will approach the 7 p.m. preseason opener against the Ottawa Senators in HSBC Arena … [Read more...] about McKee's mind-set

\\\'The Sabres want to set a tone in their six exhibition games that will carry over into the regular season. They will host the Columbus Blue Jackets at 6 p.m. Saturday, then play four road games next week.\\\' … [Read more...] about Intense play on agenda as team looks to roll

'"Nothing's different," Biron said. "I get out there and play but I don't try to do too much. I don't try to do anything over my head. "What I'm doing on the ice is not because everyone says, 'You're the No. 1 guy, you're the No. 1 guy.' I'm doing the things I've always done."' … [Read more...] about Future arrives for Biron

'Kozlov was not excited about coming to Buffalo. But he has since softened that stance. "It's a new team, a new organization," stated Kozlov. "I'm going to play the last year of my contract and then decide what I'm going to do."' … [Read more...] about Kozlov controls anger

'Coach Lindy Ruff this week started implementing the power play during workouts in North Charleston, S.C. Although he said it's too soon to judge how effective the unit can be, he admitted there's reason for excitement, particularly with new players Tim Connolly and Slava Kozlov.' … [Read more...] about Sabres seek improved power play

'Biron and the Sabres will spend the next several days in the Lowcountry working out at the Carolina Ice Palace. The team will hold an intra-squad scrimmage tonight at the Carolina Ice Palace beginning at 7 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' scrimmage tonight

'"I was very bitter," Nolan said. "I was very angry. But you've got to stop and realize, life's too short to be bitter and angry. Obviously I'm very disappointed, but look at what happened in New York the other day. Hockey is a good game, but it's not life. "But when you're good enough to do something and you're not able to … [Read more...] about Nolan surprise visitor to Devs

'If there was one thing that Tim Connolly wanted to do in training camp, it was to make a good first impression. According to all reports through the Buffalo Sabres first five days of training camp, Connolly succeeded.' … [Read more...] about Quick start for Connolly

'Ray expects his role with the team to be pretty much unchanged in providing leadership to the up-and-coming Sabres stars. "It's something older guys, we take pride in," said Ray, who has seen the club part with veteran players like Dave Andreychuk and Doug Gilmour over the summer months. "It's not just on the ice, it's off the ice and away … [Read more...] about The Razor's edge

'"It's a big step for me," he said. "I'm just going to go down there and work hard and go up and down the wing, bump and grind and hopefully put the puck in a few times. My goal is just to go out there, feel 100 percent and have no regrets out there."' … [Read more...] about Milley's goal is to make playing in the big leagues the norm

'"It is one of the greatest honors that I could have ever accepted," he said. "I was a little nervous at first. But after a while, I felt as though I really fit in. Hopefully, come December, I'll be on the roster."' … [Read more...] about Sabres' McKee elated by call from Canadian Olympic team

'He recognized that look of trepidation on prospects' faces this week at his 14th Sabres camp. Some of these young players, many still just teenagers, were nearly paralyzed by the thought of blowing their one big chance at realizing the dream of playing in the National Hockey League. Ray's position on the team is secure, but he can easily recall a time when it … [Read more...] about Ray tries to keep teammates loose