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'"It's frustrating, and you want to see it get solved for the fans," Biron said yesterday. "Hamister wants to buy the team and expand on the entertainment part of the game. In Ottawa, they have that extra band of lighting (and advertising) at the top of the arena. That makes so much of a difference. But that's a lot of money to put that in. … [Read more...] about Déjà vu for Sabres' Biron

In erasing an early 2-0 deficit, the Senators also improved their record to 16-2-4 in their last 22 games. … [Read more...] about Sens enjoy a one-liner

The Bills season ends (in January), and after that what would people do (if the Sabres were gone), make snowballs and throw them at each other? … [Read more...] about Sabres could be shuffling out of Buffalo

Rob Ray was back in the Buffalo lineup after sitting the previous two games as a healthy scratch. He replaced W Eric Boulton. … [Read more...] about Game Story

'So the squeeze continues off and on the ice for the Sabres. Last night, it wasn't Adelphia Communications' filing under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code that mattered as much as the work of the Ottawa Senators' No. 11, Daniel Alfredsson, who had a goal and two assists in a workmanlike 3-2 Senators victory.' … [Read more...] about Alfredsson leads Ottawa

Despite having no power plays to Buffalos four in the first period, the Senators still outshot the Sabres 9-8. … [Read more...] about Senators 3, Sabres 2

'Buffalo has dropped four straight and is 1-6-1 in its last eight games following a season-high three-game winning streak.' … [Read more...] about Ottawa 3, Buffalo 2

'"I'm not asking for one penny of government assistance with regard to purchase of the team, but there are things that need to be addressed. There needs to be an improved sound system and ways to make such a large venue adaptable for smaller shows. There's a need for more parking near the arena and we would like to see some effort to create relief on the … [Read more...] about OPEN MIC: Prospective Sabres owner Mark Hamister

'If the Sabres maintain their current level of consistency, they will go 20-47-12-3 for 55 points. That would mark the second-worst record in their 33-year existence...'. … [Read more...] about Numbers look bleak for Sabres

'Among all the imponderables about the Sabres situation is what would happen if the governments couldn't provide any aid and Hamister then withdrew his bid. That could leave the team open for purchase from an outsider, who then could move the team. That would be even more likely if the team has to go through bankruptcy, threatening the nonrelocation clause in the … [Read more...] about Effort under way to aid Sabres deal

'The Sens have won their last four road games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Senators

It has been a bad taste in the mouth for a long time, coach Lindy Ruff told media members following the collapse in Pittsburgh. I do not know if it can get any worse. … [Read more...] about Sabres rattled

'"I just think we need to know the facts," she said. "I don't think any citizen likes to hear about something after the fact, and I think that before commitments are made and promises are made, it's my responsibility to inform the Legislature and the public what it's actually going to cost (the public), and what does this really … [Read more...] about Hamister straining patience of lawmakers

'The fifth annual annual gift-giving program is a partnership with the Buffalo Police Department and Rob Ray of the Buffalo Sabres to distribute gifts and food to needy families across the city before Christmas. Tuesday morning, 11 police officers and nine Buffalo Sabres volunteered to go to the homes of 30 families and handed out about $6,000 worth of food and $3,000 in … [Read more...] about Sabres, police spread holiday cheer

'In her letter to lawmakers Naples said, "The devil is always in the details, and as the county's fiscal watchdog, I must know the details and I must make sure the taxpayers know the details."' … [Read more...] about County comptroller wants input on Sabres, arena talks