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'"Last year I missed half the season. If you wait another two weeks and miss training camp, I don't think I'm going to be ready for the season," Hamel said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Hamel for two years

'Steve Katzman, the Buffalo Sabres' director of Canadian sales and marketing, is unapologetic about the new policy, which he refers to as "leveraging" rather than scalping. "The demand is so great for [Leafs] games that we prioritize with the people who make the largest commitment to us -- in other words, season ticket holders," he says. "The … [Read more...] about Leafs fans lost in the shuffle of Buffalo's ticket priorities

'With the signing of Hamel, the Sabres have two unsigned restricted free agents: Alexei Zhitnik, who led Sabres' defenseman in scoring last season, and forward Erik Rasmussen.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo agrees to two-year deal with forward Denis Hamel

'The Buffalo Sabres on Friday re-signed right wing Denis Hamel to a two-year contract. Financial terms were not disclosed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign RW Hamel to two-year contract

'According to Dumont's agent, Yves Archambault, the contract is worth $3.5 million, paying $1 million next season, $1.1 million in 2002-03 and $1.4 million in 2003-04.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lock up Dumont

'Financial terms of the contract were not immediately available, but Dumont called it a significant raise over the $475,000 base salary he made last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Dumont to three-year deal

'The Buffalo Sabres on Thursday agreed to terms on a three-year contract with right wing J.P. Dumont. Terms were not disclosed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to terms on three-year deal with RW J.P. Dumont

'Zhitnik's agent, Serge Levin, has lopped a few dollars off his original request of $4 million a year for the defenseman, but the agent remains frustrated with Buffalo's evaluation of Zhitnik's worth. "We discuss only the offensive situation about Alex Zhitnik," Levin said Tuesday. "If he would play with an offensive team - a real offensive … [Read more...] about Zhitnik confident about contract

'Defenseman Jay McKee of the Buffalo Sabres and forward Brendan Shanahan of the Detroit Red Wings were added to the Canadian Olympic hockey camp roster. The additions, caused by injuries to other players, brought the roster to 36 for the camp that opens today in Calgary, Alberta.' … [Read more...] about McKee gets invite to Olympic camp

'Alexei Zhitnik's agent isn't interested in making his client the highest-paid Buffalo Sabre - he just wants Zhitnik to earn more than the Sabres happen to be paying anyone else. "We're looking for $4 million. It's very simple and very logical," agent Serge Levin said.' … [Read more...] about Zhitnik's wish would make him richest Sabre

'If there is one player worth watching this season it will be Connolly. This youngster has the potential to score goals and add up points. This playmaking center now is surrounded with a supporting cast, unlike his days with the Islanders. With the NHL experience he already has, Connolly is on the verge of a breakout year. This could be that year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres training camp preview

'Tickets for individual Sabres home games go on sale Sept. 17 at 9 a.m. They range in price from $23 to $108.' … [Read more...] about Amherst to Easy Street

'Archambault represents Buffalo's J.P. Dumont, a restricted free agent. Last week, Archambault accused the Sabres of insulting Dumont by offering him the standard 10 percent qualifying offer over his 2000-01 salary of $875,000. He called it "ridiculous." He suggested the team had "laughed at" Dumont. He demanded "respect" and said Dumont … [Read more...] about Dumont agent has big bark but no bite

'This fall, the organization will launch the Buffalo Sabres-Oxygen Icebreakers Program to encourage the growth of girls hockey in Western New York. "This is the first organized program that any NHL team has done with girls hockey," said John Cimperman, Sabres executive vice president for integrated marketing. "What we want to do is basically throw gasoline … [Read more...] about Sabres breathe extra life into girls hockey program

'"Eric provided us great depth and toughness last season. He improved tremendously and we look forward to his developing further this season," said General Manager Darcy Regier.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce signing of winger Boulton