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'Rather than risk losing defenseman Rory Fitzpatrick on waivers to an NHL playoff team seeking depth on the blue line, the Buffalo Sabres had him agree to come to the Rochester Americans on a conditioning assignment. In doing so, the Sabres make it possible for the Amerks to put Fitzpatrick and Radoslav Hecl on their American Hockey League playoff eligibility list.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bolster Amerks roster

'It started with Radim Vrbata, dancing along the ice and pumping his fist after tying the score in the waning moments of regulation. And when it ended less than four minutes later, Patrick DesRochers went leaping out of his net, jumping toward center ice in celebration of his victory. The Carolina Hurricanes had their two newest teammates to thank Wednesday for a 3-2 … [Read more...] about Dynamic debuts

If you look at the first two periods, we traded chances with them, Ruff said. In the third period, we played a solid period. … [Read more...] about Hurricanes 3, Sabres 2

We had three real good chances on our power play and just could not put it away, Ruff said. A couple of goalposts and Miroslav Satan missed a couple of good opportunities. … [Read more...] about Carolina 3, Buffalo 2

Regier is really under the gun these days, taking shots from all sides as the NHL trade deadline zipped by with only four Sabres traded, with Vaclav Varada going to Ottawa several days ago. … [Read more...] about Setting the Stage

'"We didn't get offers that we felt would address our needs or make our hockey club better," Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier said.' … [Read more...] about Stay-at-home defenseman

'The Sabres were willing to trade the 6-foot-4, 220-pound Gratton, wonderfully skilled and dominant when willing, for a 5-10, 178-pound Daniel Briere in a swap of centers and draft picks. Briere plays bigger than Gratton around the net. He's stronger mentally. He's also more consistent and cheaper and, at 25, two years younger.' … [Read more...] about Regier's moves a sign of the times

'"I'm not looking at is as a bad thing or a downgrade by leaving Phoenix and going to Buffalo," Briere said Tuesday afternoon before leaving Arizona. "I look at it as something fun."' … [Read more...] about Briere sees the sunny side of moving up north

Carolina has won three straight. … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Hurricanes

'"I've been through a lot of things, but I've never been this nervous," Ray said. "I really am, just getting here and not knowing how I'm going to be accepted. So let's just get the first one out of the way and keep going."' … [Read more...] about Ray nervous in his new environment

'Botterill rejoined the Sabres late Tuesday afternoon and will give them the NHL standard 18 skaters for tonight’s home game with the Carolina Hurricanes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres call Botterill back from Amerks

'"I think they're dumbfounded," Ray said of his former Sabres teammates. "They couldn't believe it when I told them I had been traded. But Stu? That's nuts, and then (Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier) said he wasn't done."' … [Read more...] about The hammer falls

'Earlier this season he was approached by Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier about playing elsewhere.' … [Read more...] about Deal leaves Ray feeling snowed under

'Allowing Regier to oversee the self-necessitated restructuring of the Sabres is like letting John Rigas do the patchwork at Adelphia. Or Robert Wickenheiser steer the course at St. Bonaventure. It's Regier's mess. He created it. And only his departure will wash away the stigma.' … [Read more...] about Regier's deals come too late for Sabres

'"(The Sabres) said it's there, but you don't have to take it if you don't want to," he said. "But it didn't take me very long to decide. I said, 'Yes, I'm going.' The reason you play is to win."' … [Read more...] about Arms buildup continues