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'Also, restricted free agents Tim Connolly, Taylor Pyatt, and Dmitri Kalinin have accepted their one-year qualifying offers from the club and forward Steve Begin has settled his arbitration case and will receive a one-year contract.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign five players

Forward Adam Mair signed with the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday, a three-year contract worth $1.6 million. … [Read more...] about Mair signs with Sabres

'The club also could announce several other signings because today is the deadline for restricted free agents to accept their qualifying offers. The Sabres' unsigned restricted free agents are forwards Curtis Brown, Tim Connolly, Ales Kotalik, Jaroslav Kristek, Norm Milley, Andrew Peters, Taylor Pyatt and Miroslav Satan, and defensemen Dmitri Kalinin, Jay McKee and … [Read more...] about Mair says he's agreed to new Sabres contract

'Vanek could command a signing bonus of $1.1 million, reports say, if he signs with the Sabres. However, Vanek still has not been in contact with Buffalo officials to even discuss the Austrian natives future.' … [Read more...] about Decision day approaching for Vanek, Martin

'Gophers scoring star Thomas Vanek left for his native Europe on Monday for three weeks, and it's a cinch he will return for his sophomore season rather than accept a $1 million signing bonus from the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Mauer looking like a major leaguer

'This was the weekend for NHL players to wed. Former Boston University standout Chris Drury also got hitched, marrying his sweetheart, Rory Manning, in Osterville. Manning's dad, Mark, owns the Stockyard restaurant in Brighton. (Drury, who won the Stanley Cup in Colorado, plays now for the Buffalo Sabres.)' … [Read more...] about A Cellucci weds in Ottawa; ex-Terrier Drury ties the knot on the Cape

'The Sabres are just starting to capitalize on a strategy that has helped make the Buffalo Bills an extraordinarily successful franchise. For the past five years, the Bills have strengthened their efforts to reach out to fans in Southern Ontario, Pennsylvania and, particularly, Rochester.' … [Read more...] about A winning move

The Sabres had neither health nor wealth in 2002-03 but there may be some hope next season. Coach Lindy Ruff believes this is the best offensive team he's had since taking over behind the bench in 1997-98. … [Read more...] about Sabres’ future can’t be worse than past

'The Rochester Sabres Devils game is an addition to the regular schedule and not included in Sabres Season Tickets. Buffalo Sabres and Amerks season ticket holders and other preferred customers will receive a special notice in the mail on the Rochester 4-pack in a few days offering 4-pack buyers preferred seating and a commemorative hockey puck.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres and Stanley Cup Champs Face Off in Rochester November 12th

'But we all know what it ultimately is that will bring fans back to HSBC Arena, whether it be from the immediate area, across the Peace Bridge or down the Thruway. And that single defining, marketing element is a winning team. Nothing less will suffice.' … [Read more...] about Expectations rise for Bills, Sabres

'This season, all NHL teams will play each division opponent a total of six times with three home games and three road games. Each conference opponent will be a four-game series and each out of conference team will be played at least once, but not more than twice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Release 2003-04 Schedule

'“The response has been fantastic,” Sabres spokesman Mike Gilbert said on Thursday afternoon. “We staffed our phones until 10 p.m. (on Wednesday), and the phones never stopped ringing. {hellip} This just shows how excited Rochester is.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres tickets selling rapidly

'When the Buffalo Sabres first said they were interested in playing a regular-season game in Rochester, it was natural to assume the opponent wouldn't be an impressive one. The Florida Panthers? The Nashville Predators? The Atlanta Thrashers? Try the defending Stanley Cup champions.' … [Read more...] about Rochester gets Sabres vs. Devils

'“I’ve watched how the Buffalo Bills have done a tremendous job becoming part of the marketplace here,” Golisano said. “When they moved their training camp to the St. John Fisher College campus, it really heightened awareness and interest in the Buffalo Bills.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres use Bills model to draw Rochester fans

'One notable shift for the coming season is that Friday night home games will begin at 8 p.m. while other evening games will face off at 7 p.m. The Sabres said the Friday night change was done to allow "fans time to patronize local restaurants and establishments before enjoying the game at the HSBC Arena."' … [Read more...] about Sabres to open season Oct. 9