'The only junior player in the Buffalo Sabres' lineup for Wednesday's preseason game with the Maple Leafs, the 19-year-old center felt the weight of his first NHL start, even if the contest didn't count.' … [Read more...] about Nervous Roy impresses again
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State takes a shift for the Sabres
'New York State's creative effort to boost the sales of Buffalo Sabres season tickets, a vital part of efforts to sell the team and keep it in Buffalo, should go neither unnoticed nor unthanked.' … [Read more...] about State takes a shift for the Sabres
Luxury of two-goal lead proves too rich for Leafs
'Buffalo may not be stocked with high-priced talent, but the players they do have functioned well enough against the Maple Leafs.' … [Read more...] about Luxury of two-goal lead proves too rich for Leafs
Backup goalie doing all that Sabres ask
'Only a total flameout by Biron or Noronen would prompt a change in the pecking order. Or a sensational camp by Askey, which is what he has had so far.' … [Read more...] about Backup goalie doing all that Sabres ask
Tellqvist to rescue
The Sabres outshot the Leafs 31-10 after the first period en route to a 39-26 margin for the game. … [Read more...] about Tellqvist to rescue
Toronto blows late lead
'Happiness is an elusive thing down at the Air Canada Centre these days, and this has nothing to do with the Toronto Maple Leafs blowing a two-goal lead in the final two minutes of last night's preseason game against the Buffalo Sabres and settling for a 3-3 overtime tie.' … [Read more...] about Toronto blows late lead
Mair shines with Sabres
'"We needed a fourth-line centre," said Sabre GM Darcy Regier during the Sabres' preseason 3-3 tie with Toronto Maple Leafs last night. "Will he make the team? I would think so if he keeps going like he's been going."' … [Read more...] about Mair shines with Sabres
Sabres 3, Maple Leafs 3
'Miroslav Satan scored with 36 seconds left in regulation to cap a four-goal flurry in the final five minutes of the third period and lift the Buffalo Sabres into a 3-3 exhibition tie with the Toronto Maple Leafs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 3, Maple Leafs 3
Buffalo 3, Toronto 3 (ot)
'With goaltender Mika Noronen pulled for an extra attacker 48 seconds after Tim Connolly got Buffalo within 3-2, Satan beat Sebastien Centomo for his third goal of the preseason.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Toronto 3 (ot)
New rules put pressure on Sabres' power play
'The Sabres have a miserable reputation when it comes to skating with the man advantage. They have finished in the top half of the NHL power-play rankings only four times in the last 12 years, dating to before Ted Nolan's coaching days, when John Muckler was at the helm.' … [Read more...] about New rules put pressure on Sabres' power play
New Advertising Blitz to Boost Sabres Ticket Sales
'The Sabres report 7,300 season tickets have been sold. However, the goal for this year is 12,000. So, as the general manager said some work still needs to be done. The team sold 9,300 season tickets last year. The NHL average is 10,600. Estimates put the economic impact of the Sabres for the region in the next year at more than 84 million dollars.' … [Read more...] about New Advertising Blitz to Boost Sabres Ticket Sales
State not playing favorites in Sabres ownership
'''We're not supporting any bid in particular. We haven't had any discussions recently because Mark has been busy talking to the league about his interest in buying the Sabres,'' said Charles Gargano, president of the Empire State Development Corp. ''I'm not even familiar with the details of his bid.''' … [Read more...] about State not playing favorites in Sabres ownership
'I Love New York' ad blitz aims to boost Sabres ticket sales
'In the ad, which will feature the "I Love New York" music, some people will be heard saying, "I Love New York," while others will proclaim, "I love the Buffalo Sabres."' … [Read more...] about 'I Love New York' ad blitz aims to boost Sabres ticket sales
McMorrow hopes to punch ticket to big leagues
'"He's made a great showing in training camp," Buffalo captain Stu Barnes said. "He's gone out and worked hard every practice, every scrimmage and every game. The two guys he fought were tough guys, and he did very well. It was good to see him go out and battle."' … [Read more...] about McMorrow hopes to punch ticket to big leagues
Centre of attention
'Gratton was teamed with Taylor Pyatt on his left and Miroslav Satan on his right for the Sabres second game of the pre-season against the Ottawa Senators. The line responded by scoring four goals and adding and two assists. Gratton was pleased to say the least.' … [Read more...] about Centre of attention