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'"Varada came in and hit me hard in the mouth," Brodeur said. "I took off my mask and was biting my glove. It hurt. When I signed up for goalie, it was a non-contact sport."' … [Read more...] about Varada brings out Brodeur's feisty side

'"When you've got to pull rabbits out of your butt all the time," Burns said, "that's not the way to play the game."' … [Read more...] about Devils rally in third, win in OT

'The Sabres' winless streak hit 12 (0-9-2-1), equaling the club record set Nov. 23-Dec. 20, 1991.' … [Read more...] about Devils 4, Sabres 3, OT

'Two solid periods were not enough to end four miserable weeks for the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about New Jersey 4, Buffalo 3 (ot)

'The source said both groups are offering "in the range of $60 million" for the Sabres, although that price tag becomes inflated when adding things such as the Empire Sports Network to the mix.' … [Read more...] about Hamister's Sabres goal near

'The league must approve any sale, a process that takes at least several weeks.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sale of Sabres expected by end of week

'Rochester billionaire B. Thomas Golisano ended months of discussions with the league by submitting a written offer to the NHL, Larry Quinn told The Associated Press on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Golisano submits bid, pushing Sabres sale nearer

'Hamister, who also owns the Buffalo Destroyers Arena Football League team, has submitted the only known bid to purchase the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sale of Sabres reported near

'And the winner of the Buffalo Sabres ownership derby is: Drum roll please ... Mark Hamister. Maybe.' (Submitted by: May-Day) … [Read more...] about Sabres ownership issues nearing a close

'Which of the two groups is successful remains to be seen, but sources said a final decision - which needs to satisfy Adelphia and the bankruptcy court overseeing the Adelphia reorganization - is imminent.' (Submitted by: Todd) … [Read more...] about Sabres sale to be completed soon

'The rumor mill has the Sabres shipping centre Chris Gratton to the Phoenix Coyotes. It is a good bet that Gratton would be put on a line with winger Tony Amonte. Buffalo is looking at moving Gratton. Who the Sabres would get in return remains to be seen.' … [Read more...] about Miller recalled

'"I don't think you can agree when it's something that comes in and affects what your job is," Biron said. "My job is to go out there and be the leader and play the games and get the team out of a winless streak. Get the team on a winning streak. Be the guy that you go back to. This is what I've got to do. This is what I want to do. . . . I … [Read more...] about Stopping the bleeding

'The Devils have the third-worst power play in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Devils

'"I am so ready for this, the timing couldn't be better," said Woolley, 33, who was acquired from the Sabres for a conditional sixth-round draft pick. "Things were not so good in Buffalo. The team's not doing well, ownership is having its problems. It's not pretty there right now and it's very frustrating as a player."' … [Read more...] about Woolley excited to go from basement to penthouse with Wings

'"You can just tell these guys are winners," said Woolley, who compared this experience to the one he had playing with Ron Francis, Jaromir Jagr and Mario Lemieux on the 1996-97 Penguins. "It's very exciting. It lifts your game. It gives you a little more energy and spunk, and that's exactly what I needed."' … [Read more...] about Transition easy for excited Woolley