'"The goal I'm setting for next year is I want the Sabres to make the playoffs," Briere said last week while driving with his father from Phoenix to his hometown of Gatineau, Quebec. "I'm already thinking about it. I'm really excited. I don't know if it's just me, but I was just really impressed with the team in Buffalo."' … [Read more...] about Chance to defend world title an honor Briere would rather not have