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'Defenseman Rory Fitzpatrick, who spent most of last season in the minors, signed Tuesday with the Buffalo Sabres. Fitzpatrick had two assists in 22 games with the IHL's Milwaukee Admirals before being traded at midseason to the Hamilton Bulldogs. There, he had three goals and 17 assists.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres sign defenseman Fitzpatrick

'The first stop on the time warp tour is Amherst, where the Pepsi Center ice has been swarming with Sabres past, present and, quite possibly, future. It has become an August tradition for Western New York's hockey elite to gather at the Sabres' practice rink every weekday morning for some informal conditioning (otherwise known as pick-up games).' … [Read more...] about The past meets the present at Sabres practice facility

'The renewal numbers as of Aug. 7, according to the Sabres' Executive Vice President/Administration Ron Bertovich, indicated that 75 percent, or nearly 8,000 of the club's 10,600 season ticket holders, have re-upped.' … [Read more...] about Sabres say ticket sales match last year's pace

'Although Satan will make about the same average salary the Sabres refused to pay ex-captain Michael Peca last season, General Manager Darcy Regier seemed satisfied with the outcome of Satan's arbitration hearing.' … [Read more...] about Arbitrator gives Satan a nice raise

'Becoming the team's highest-paid player, Satan will earn $3.25 million this season -- a hefty raise over the $2.5 million he made last season -- and $3.55 million in 2002-03, according to figures released by the NHL Players Association.' … [Read more...] about Satan given two-year, $6.8M deal

'Becoming the team's highest-paid player, Satan will earn $3.25 million this season -- a hefty raise over the $2.5 million he made last season -- and $3.55 million in 2002-03, according to figures released by the NHL Players Association.' … [Read more...] about Arbitrator awards Satan two-year, $6.8 million contract

'Miroslav Satan, the Buffalo Sabres' leading scorer last season, on Wednesday was awarded a two-year contract by an arbitrator. Satan, a Group II free agent, became the club's higest paid player and will earn $6.8 million over the next two seasons, ESPN is reporting.' … [Read more...] about Arbitrator awards Sabres RW Satan two-year contract

'"He was the absolute wrong person in the hockey business," Trefilov said. "He doesn't know how to take care of the guys. The bad thing is that he does not even realize what he is doing. He kind of tried to go around the general manager, tried to do his own thing. He was Coach of the Year (in 1997), and nobody wants him because he got this reputation. … [Read more...] about Trefilov still blames Nolan for NHL bust

'The Buffalo Sabres have released the schedule for their 2001-02 preseason training camp, which includes sessions in Ontario and South Carolina.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce plans for training camp

'Goaltender Tom Askey, 26, was re-signed to backup Mika Noronen again after he finished with a 15-8-4 record and a 2.55 goals against average last season for the Amerks. Defenseman Mario Larocque, 23, has come over from the Tampa Bay Lightning organization.' … [Read more...] about Two players for Amerks

'It would not be surprising if the Sabres' season-ticket sales fell well below 8,000, which would be the lowest since HSBC Arena was built. The low is 8,773 in 1997, the year after former coach Ted Nolan left the organization. They sold 10,667 season tickets last year.' … [Read more...] about Lack of drawing card will have Sabres fans shuffling off

'Bob Essensa knows that he's joining the Buffalo Sabres wearing a scarlet "B" for backup, and he's OK with that.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Essensa as backup

'Entering his 12th NHL season, Essensa, 36, went 18-12-3 with a 2.68 goals-against average and .892 save percentage in 39 games for Vancouver last season. He was released by the Canucks on June 26.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to terms with free agent G Essensa

'Essensa most likely will back up Marty Biron, who has taken over as starter following last month's trade of Hasek.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign goalie

'Bargain Bob Essensa has found a home in Buffalo. The former Canuck goalie, who was jettisoned June 26 when Vancouver declined to pick up his option, agreed Thursday to a one-year contract with the Sabres for $600,000 US.' … [Read more...] about Canucks Insider