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'The Sabres made it respectable over the final four minutes on a pair of goals by Chris Gratton but fell to 0-7-2 in their last nine games.' … [Read more...] about Boston 4, Buffalo 3

'"I know the league believes in the Buffalo market for NHL hockey, we believe in the Buffalo Sabres," Bettman said. "We're not doing anything other than making 100 percent of our efforts to make sure this franchise has a bright future here."' … [Read more...] about Bettman continues support for Sabres

Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff seems to be running out of things to say. … [Read more...] about Bruins 4, Sabres 3

Potential buyers of the Buffalo Sabres cannot like what they are seeing. … [Read more...] about Boston 4, Buffalo 3

'"I'm optimistic we're closer to the end than we are the beginning, so you can do the math," Bettman said.' … [Read more...] about Bettman closer to finding buyer for Sabres

'"I know the league believes in the Buffalo market for NHL hockey, we believe in the Buffalo Sabres," Bettman said. "We're not doing anything other than making 100 percent of our efforts to make sure this franchise has a bright future here."' … [Read more...] about Bettman: Talks accelerating on sale of Sabres

'People close to Golisano tell me those issues are close to being resolved, and we could know within a couple weeks if Golisano or Hamister will get the green light from Gary Bettman and the NHL. Based on a combination of what’s been reported, sources in both groups and just plain common sense, it appears the Golisano bid is by far the stronger of the two.' … [Read more...] about Sea of red

You know what they say: the first step to conquering your problems is admitting you have them. The Sabres appear to be a long way off from putting their issues to bed, and in the interim, the fans have found a whole new level of apathy for their team. … [Read more...] about If they care, Sabres still control their own destiny

'Erstwhile backup Mika Noronen, meanwhile, has been superb. He has a 1.99 goals-against average and a .927 save percentage. He is 0-3-1 because the Sabres have scored three goals in his three starts.' … [Read more...] about Ruff hints at new wrinkle in Sabres' crease

'Season-ticket sales are worse than flat for the Sabres. In fact, the season-ticket count actually is lower than it was three weeks ago.' … [Read more...] about Golisano bid for Sabres is no illusion

'He personifies what Buffalo fans despise in a hockey player. He's a soft finesse player with the charisma of a doorknob. He's the antithesis of Michael Peca...'. … [Read more...] about Connolly playing like a 'touchable'

'About 12,500 tickets for tonight's game had been sold by late Monday afternoon.' … [Read more...] about Regier tries to fan trade winds

'Regier has alrady said that if he wants to make a trade, he is free to do so. Even though the team is being operated by the NHL, Regier can still make deals and just has to let NHL officials know what he is doing. Regier has a budget to work within. As long as he doesn't exceed that budget, he can work out a deal.' … [Read more...] about Trades coming?

'Bettman will be meeting with the media late Tuesday afternoon prior to attending Tuesday night's Sabres-Boston Bruins game.' … [Read more...] about Bettman back in Buffalo

Everyone take a deep breath... Relax... Find your happy place.. … [Read more...] about Jiri Sejba and other oddities provide a break