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'Varada was just excited to join a team on its way to finishing with the NHL's best regular-season record. ''The Sabres could've sent me somewhere else and, maybe, I wouldn't like to play there. But they traded me to the best team in the league,'' Varada said.' … [Read more...] about Senators' lineup spiced with Buffalo flavor

'Without a core of quality veterans, Amerks president Steve Donner said, the team would continue to lose and the Sabres would also suffer because their young prospects would not develop in the proper environment.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres' affiliate in Rochester pledges loyalty

'"What saved it was, quite honestly, our new ownership," Sabres general manager Darcy Regier said. "We had limited resources (the past two years) and it wasn't just in the National Hockey League, it was in the American Hockey League as well."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres' affiliate in Rochester agrees to three-year extension

'"Through the financial commitment by our new owner, Tom Golisano, this agreement allows us to allocate more money to our minor league budget in Rochester and thus enables us to develop our prospects, add veteran players to the team and create more depth for the organization," said Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier. "It's very important that we … [Read more...] about Sabres Re-Up With Amerks

'The Amerks and Sabres will announce at 1 p.m. this afternoon that the longest affiliation in pro hockey will continue for a 25th season.' … [Read more...] about Amerks will stick with Sabres

'Perreault and Gare were among a handful of former Sabres who took part in an online auction of hockey memorabilia that ended early last Wednesday morning on the Web site of Classic Collectibles, based in Montreal. (The site is classicauctions.net.)' … [Read more...] about Going once…

'And if there's a plan in place to cure the ills, then spell it out. Is there money to spend in free agency? Can the payroll expand? Or will the coming season also be written off as part of the youth movement until a new collective bargaining agreement is in place?' … [Read more...] about Sabres need to show fans their 'plan'

'The deal could be announced by the end of the week. "I understand it's close to being done," Roy said by phone from Kitchener.' … [Read more...] about Roy says he's close to signing with Sabres

'“It’s still a 50/50 proposition,” he said. “Buffalo is in the driver’s seat if they want to be. But there’s no way in my mind that Tampa is out.”' … [Read more...] about No decision by Amerks yet

The pint-sized forward of the Buffalo Sabres was second on Team Canada scoring with nine points (4-5) in nine games including a pair of game-winning goals. … [Read more...] about World championship a coming-out party for Daniel Briere

'"I've always wanted to play for Buffalo," Marchant said last week. "I grew up here. I grew up watching these guys play. I have a home here. My family is from here. It would be a great situation, but there are more factors to it. I'm not going to lie; money is a factor. The term of the contract is a factor. You only get an opportunity like this … [Read more...] about Marchant will listen if Sabres come calling

'Lindy Ruff says he wants to be more "comfortable" with his roster before deciding whether to remain the Buffalo Sabres' head coach. He sounds like a man who wants more of a say in personnel matters. You can't blame him. Darcy Regier is on thin ice as general manager. Coaches almost invariably make a play for more power when they sense that the GM is … [Read more...] about Wait-and-see game from Ruff could mean Regier's in trouble

'Wild center Darby Hendrickson this week said, “We didn’t have the word ‘quit’ in us.” No Buffalo player could say that with a straight face the last two seasons.' … [Read more...] about If Wild can do it, so can the Sabres

'If AHL Rochester cannot reach an agreement with long-time partner Buffalo, the Lightning will step in. The Americans, a Sabres affiliate for 24 seasons and with three years remaining on their contract, want a commitment the Sabres will stock the team with more veterans to help it improve. Feaster said he can accommodate that vision. "With the money we have budgeted … [Read more...] about Andreychuk to return for 22nd season

'"His agent feels it would be in his best interest to come back and play for us, but they still have to meet with Buffalo to get (Buffalo's) feelings," Hawks coach Mike Williamson said. "You can see what it meant for us to not have him back. We struggled (to score) and a lot of your offense runs around the creativity of your defensemen."' … [Read more...] about Klepis might return to Hawks