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'“ The guy who comes through this preseason playing the best will probably play the most,” coach Lindy Ruff said Monday after the Sabres’ first of six days of camp at the ESL Sports Centre.' … [Read more...] about Three goalies is just excess

'Buffalo general manager Darcy Regier said the Sabres like Cullen’s talent. “He’s a very good player, he’s got good skills,” Regier said. “The reason we wanted him is because of his skill level. We think at minimum he’ll be a depth player for the organization.”' … [Read more...] about First cut a good break

'“ The responsibility we have undertaken is to make sure the team stays in western New York,” Golisano said. “ The people of Buffalo were very concerned about losing that team. That we were able to step in and save it is satisfying. But this thing has to become a viable enterprise, which it hasn’t been the last couple years. We have to be able to … [Read more...] about Golisano becomes a Sabres fan, too

'Afinogenov reported to camp in wonderful condition and looks very much the same as he did two seasons ago. He spent much of his offseason working out with the Kloten Flyers of the Swiss league and with such Russian countrymen as Alexei Yashin, Darius Kasparaitis, Viktor Kozlov and Dainius Zubrus.' … [Read more...] about Afinogenov is back in Maxim-um condition

'Nothing, absolutely nothing, will remind fans more that the Sabres haven't changed their ways if they get into an extended, bitter battle over money with their best player. People will be quick to look upstairs and see managing partner Larry Quinn and Regier, decide things are the same and return to a world of bitterness or indifference.' … [Read more...] about A Satan contract quagmire will cost Sabres in goodwill

'First the NFL’s Buffalo Bills made Rochester their training camp home. Now come the NHL’s Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres skate into area for preseason

'Adam Mair got tied up in Doug Janik's stick and went head first into the back boards. He has a sore neck and headache, but Lindy Ruff says he did not suffer a concussion. Derek Roy took a stick in the mouth and lost some teeth, but was back in time to make a real slick pass for Daniel Briere to tip in and tie the game with about :45 seconds left in their … [Read more...] about Three Injured In Day One Of Training Camp. Biron Posts Shutout

'The No. 1 goaltending position is open to whomever wants it most. But if Biron maintains his newfound dedication into the regular season, training camp might not produce as much furious competition in the crease as expected.' … [Read more...] about Biron off and running in goalie race

'Boulton, the Sabres' full-time beat cop since Rob Ray was traded in March, will have surgery on Monday and will be out of action for several weeks and could miss the opener on Oct. 9 against Philadelphia.' … [Read more...] about Boulton injured in opening day fight

'“ His preparation last summer led to his opportunity,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “ He came to camp and made a real big statement with the commitment he made to conditioning and skating. His numbers in testing were numbers forwards have. Then he came in and played so well (after his recall). If he had come up and played poorly, he’d be in the … [Read more...] about Fitzpatrick gets fresh look from Sabres

'Yes, the summer was great for the Sabres. But as summer melts into the start of training camp, that old familiar feeling is back in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Introducing the new old Sabres

'''I think up front we have a lot of skilled guys,'' said Drury. ''With guys like that, we should be able to make a push for the playoffs.''' … [Read more...] about Sabres open training camp with no issues

'Not having Satan and McKee in camp, however, could curtail much of Buffalo's offseason momentum. "It's always tough when key individuals are sitting out," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said, "but we'd dearly love to get both in for the first part of camp. It's something we're working very hard on."' … [Read more...] about Hungry Sabres happy to finally be campers

'''There might be somebody that just rises right to the top where you say, 'Man, the way he's playing, you've just got to keep playing him,''' said Ruff, who's team opens camp in St. Catharines, Ontario, on Friday. ''I think the competition throughout camp and preseason is going to be fierce at that position. And if … [Read more...] about Ruff favors rotating Sabres goalies, captains

'He said he will play for HC Slovan Slovnaft Bratislava of the Slovak Republic Extraleague.' … [Read more...] about Satan set to wait out Sabres while playing in Slovakia