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'"I understand how it works," McKee said. "The team is trying to fit everybody into a certain salary structure. But I feel where our proposals are at is where my value is in the league. We're going to stick by that. We're not asking for anything ridiculous."' … [Read more...] about McKee's willing to hold out

'''The emphasis is just trying to get him signed as soon as possible,'' said Regier. ''Everything after that is just a day or two away.''' … [Read more...] about Sabres prepare for training camp without unsigned Satan

'"It's been a whole different atmosphere," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said Monday. "We've made some deals to help the club, and it's pretty exciting."' … [Read more...] about Sabres back in business

'The Sabres have made goaltending coach Jim Corsi a full-time employee with the intent to instill National Hockey League-caliber consistency in the crease. A majority of NHL teams employ a part-time assistant or consultant to handle the position. Corsi had been a part-timer with Buffalo for the past five seasons.' … [Read more...] about Corsi promoted to develop 'new' goalies

'Blessing, whose full-time job is director of public relations and TV for the Fort Erie Race Track, naturally is disappointed. "I think it's a shame," he said. "The feedback from fans always amazed me. One of the best things about it is how much fun we had. The fans picked up on that."' … [Read more...] about Hockey Hotline's Blessing gets left out in the cold

'The Sabres Alumni Hockey game will pit a group of Jamestown Lakers coaches against some of the retired Sabres players.' … [Read more...] about Sabres alumni will play charity game

'If you’re a hockey fan, you’ll be paying a steep price to watch the NHL’s best when the defending Stanley Cup champion New Jersey Devils play the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial. Tickets for Rochester’s first regulation game in one of the four major team sports in 32 years will cost $75 (4,600 seats) … [Read more...] about Local NHL game expensive for fans

'Making the playoffs would be a big step forward, but with a new vibe around the entire organization the Sabres are ready for a fresh start, and anything is possible in the wide-open East.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres Preview

'"What we're trying to do is get people re-introduced and excited.," said Mike Gilbert, Sabres' vice president/communications. "We also know it was a tough season last year but we want people to remember this is a 34-year old franchise. What better way to do that than to see the Aud again."' … [Read more...] about Sabres 'shoot' at the Aud once more

'Seats for the 7 p.m. game are priced at $12 (100 and 200 levels) and $8 (300).' … [Read more...] about Sabres putting tickets for Blue Jackets on sale

The Buffalo Sabres announced today that tickets will go on sale Tuesday (Sept. 2) at 9 a.m. for the Sabres' exhibition game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Oct. 4 at HSBC Arena. The 2003 Buffalo Sabres' Training Camp begins in two weeks, so now is the time to purchase your seats to catch the first glimpse of the 2003-04 team. … [Read more...] about Sabres Announce Sale Date for Exhibition Tickets

For the third consecutive season, the Buffalo Sabres are proud to announce their involvement with the Icebreakers, a program designed to introduce the sport of ice hockey to young girls between 6- and 12-years-old. Each Icebreaker will enjoy a comprehensive, free five-week hockey experience that will teach, enlighten and encourage the participants in all phases of hockey. … [Read more...] about Breaking the Ice

'Gilbert Perreault and Rene Robert were among a host of former and current players who shot short segments for the planned 30-minute film that mines the glory years once again. Their hair is grayer, but squint a little and you could envision the electric atmosphere on many nights as the flashy youngsters streaked down the ice with Rick Martin as the famed French … [Read more...] about Memories to market

'"We're just trying to introduce our fans to the season that's coming up. Also to remind them that there is a 34 year history of the franchise. You know we had a bad year last year but Mr. Golisano bought the team in the spring and we've had some positive things happen in the summer and we wanted to bridge that," Mike Gilbert, Vice President of … [Read more...] about The Aud Re-Opens

Today, the Buffalo Sabres began shooting scenes for their new hockey documentary, Hockeymentary. The documentary, which will complete shooting tomorrow, focuses on the glory years of the organization and features both current and legendary Sabres. Curtis Brown, Eric Boulton, Rene Robert and Gil Perreault all make appearances sharing their most memorable experiences about … [Read more...] about Lighting the Aud