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The attendance of 16,406 was once again boosted by the minor hockey tournament in town (did the Senators request visits from Atlanta and Buffalo the past week?), but a lack of fans at the Corel Centre has not really been the problem some believe it is. After 19 home games, they have attracted an average of 16,370 per game, or just less than 200 shy of the 16,559 who had turned … [Read more...] about Long night for Redden

Three stars...1. Kotalik, Sabres...2. Hossa, Senators...3. Miller, Sabres. … [Read more...] about Game Story

'"There's concern around the league," Ruff said. "It's not just focused on one city. But I think it says a whole lot of the game and the amount the players make now. The game isn't in as good a shape as it was years ago. You hope it gets back to where it was."' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Senators plights should send up red flag

'Neither team can blame excessive spending for its financial straits.' … [Read more...] about Ottawa, Buffalo walking financial tightrope

'``I think they're a better team than the record shows,'' Senators defenseman Zdeno Chara said. ``We didn't take them easy. We're not too happy about it but at least we got one point.''' … [Read more...] about Sabres 2, Senators 1, OT

'"Ryan played very well," Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. "We've been undefeated in the five games he's been between the pipes, and getting eight out of 10 points is more than we expected."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Ottawa 1 (ot)

That said, we will take a stand on the issues affecting both the Ottawa Senators and the Buffalo Sabres, both of whom are rumored to be heading into bankruptcy. … [Read more...] about Taking a stand amid financial fiascoes

It could be worse for the Buffalo Sabres. At least they are getting paid for their services on the ice. The Ottawa Senators, who the Sabres play Saturday night in Canada's Capital, haven't gotten their pay checks this year. The Sens, who are leading the NHL with 53 points and sporting a 24-9-5 record, host the Sabres in what has been billed the "Bankrupt … [Read more...] about Sabres start off New Year with a bang

'Five of the Sabres' next six games are on the road.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Senators

The Sabres went into last nights game against Carolina tied with the Nashville Predators for the fewest goals scored in the league. … [Read more...] about Game Day

'"Hopefully this snowballs into our next game," Sabres defenseman Brian Campbell said. "We've got to go out and keep getting points."' … [Read more...] about Barnes line sets pace as Sabres top 'Canes

'Friday night was the first time Stu Barnes, Ales Kotalik and J.P. Dumont played on the same line. There's no way it will be the last.' … [Read more...] about Newly formed line brings big results

'Most of Hamister's estimated $33 million request is for help with refinancing an arena loan and for improving the facility. The lawmakers stressed that the assistance would go for the arena, and that no state money would go to subsidize player salaries or any other team operating costs.' … [Read more...] about State legislators back aid for Sabres

'"You can't expect to win playing a third period like that. It's just not going to happen."' … [Read more...] about Hurricanes fade in third period

'The Canes spent the night in Buffalo instead of flying to Boston for tonight's game because of bad weather in the Northeast.' … [Read more...] about Winds of change for Canes