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'A quick check of the numbers for Ruff's five seasons behind the Sabres' bench make it nothing short of mystifying to me how his job can be so lightly tossed about by critics who blame Ruff for the club's failure to make the playoffs last season.' … [Read more...] about Ruffing it out

'He has 51 goals and 110 points in three seasons with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Afinogenov agrees to multiyear deal with Sabres

'Financial terms of the deal were undisclosed. Afinogenov, celebrating his 23rd birthday, collected $800,000 last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to terms with RW Afinogenov

'"Max has established himself as one of the most exciting, young players in the league," Sabres General Manger Darcy Regier said in a press release. "His development over the past three seasons has been a tremendous asset to our organization as he has improved each season."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Re-Sign Right Wing Afinogenov to Multiyear Contract

'The Buffalo Sabres and Oxygen Sports will team up to offer the Icebreakers Program, for girls between 7 and 12 years old, which provides hockey instruction from some of the area's best coaches.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Oxygen Sports to help young players

'Coming into this season, the Sabres have at least eight defensemen, including Woolley, that could make the team. Besides Woolley they include Alexei Zhitnik, James Patrick, Dmitri Kalinin, Jay McKee, Rhett Warrener, Brian Campbell and Henrik Tallinder. It is no hidden secret that Ruff will keep seven defensemen. That could make somebody expendable.' … [Read more...] about Woolley not sure why he's in the doghouse

'"He deserves credit for exerting a calming influence on a volatile situation," said Gary Bettman, National Hockey League commissioner.' … [Read more...] about Crisis thrusts Sabres' Regier into leadership role

'Imagine that: Cities such as Nashville, Atlanta and Columbus can sell more season tickets than a hockey hotbed like Buffalo, a league member for 32 years. Given the economic state of this area, however, that's reality. So, too, is the fact that the Rigas downfall has, at least partially, stripped away the trust many fans had in the organization.' … [Read more...] about Sabres need partners to buy into ticket goals

'But Ruff's saga hasn't reached a conclusion yet. The Sabres remain in limbo as the NHL looks for prospective buyers. No one has placed a bid. It's a tenuous situation for Ruff, who is entering the final season of his contract. He has no idea who his future boss will be, or whether he will be wanted.' … [Read more...] about After surreal offseason, Ruff is ready for anything

'Once a legitimate offer has been presented, it will go through a two-stage evaluation. The criteria for successful ownership include having the proper funds in the bank and no skeletons in the closet.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' sale boat still at dock

'Katzman's legacy with the Sabres includes increasing the team's Canadian percentage of its ticket sales to 18 per cent from 10; the increased involvement of the Sabres in the community; the advent of the six-person Canadian sales office in St. Catharines; and the innovative affiliation agreement between the Sabres and the St. Catharines Minor Hockey … [Read more...] about Katzman joining Bulldogs

'In addressing delving, wide-ranging questions from young fans and long-time season ticket holders, Donner and Gage said patience is essential during the Buffalo Sabres' pending ownership transfer. With the NHL controlling operations in Buffalo, the Sabres couldn't sign a player with the stature of 1998-99 AHL scoring champion Domenic Pittis to play primarily for … [Read more...] about Amerks ask for patience

'The director of Canadian sales and marketing for the Buffalo Sabres is the new president of the Hamilton Bulldogs.' … [Read more...] about Bulldogs go Sabre hunting

'"This is a stepping stone to his dream of playing in the NHL. He was ready to go after his sophomore year. He has to face better shots and better players."' … [Read more...] about Miller says timing was right

'The Sabres and Miller talked about signing a contract most of the summer. They struck a deal just before fall classes started at Michigan State. "They had to get their (financial) affairs in order and I had to make sure this was the right thing to do," said Miller, who decided Friday to leave school.' … [Read more...] about All-American goaltender Miller leaving Michigan State