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'Tim Connolly of the Buffalo Sabres was suspended Thursday by the NHL for four games for high-sticking Atlanta Thrashers defenseman Garnet Exelby.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo forward suspended

'Connolly, who will forfeit $25,056, high-sticked Atlanta Thrashers defenseman Garnet Exelby early in the second period of Wednesday's 4-3 victory and received a minor penalty.' … [Read more...] about Sabres C Connolly suspended four games

'First, the blue-liner tore off part of a teammate's ear with a slapshot. Then, at one point it appeared the cash-strapped Sabres were too poor to pay him $30,000 in owed bonus money. But in the latest, scariest instalment of the saga, the former Ottawa 67 has been shacked up at home and unable to play because of possible exposure to SARS, which has much of southern … [Read more...] about Scare part of weird year for Sabre

'The Sabres scored as many goals in Wednesday's third period as they scored in their previous 12 third periods combined.' … [Read more...] about Sabres cap Ruff's special day with win

'"To come here with the stability of this team and the organization all focused on one thing -- to chase the Cup -- is great," Barnes said. "It was hard leaving Buffalo, but to be a part of something like this again is a lot of fun."' … [Read more...] about Barnes hopes roles lead to Stanley Cup

'But the Thrashers were forced to play four rookie defensemen and their inexperience was apparent late in the game.' … [Read more...] about Thrashers collapse in third

'The Sabres won for the first time after being down by three goals since Oct. 17, 1998, at Montreal. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, the last time Buffalo came back after trailing by three in the final period was Jan. 23, 1992, at Pittsburgh.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 4, Thrashers 3

'"We had some unbelieveable chances in the third period that Noronen found a way to make some big saves," Atlanta coach Bob Hartley said. "One goal would have broke their back, but we couldn't get that big goal, and that's how it goes."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Atlanta 3

'Assigned to the AHL Rochester Americans were forwards Jason Botterill, who had a goal and five points in 17 games with the Sabres, Norm Milley and defenseman Radoslav Hecl.' … [Read more...] about Sabres call up Bartovic, assign three to minors

'Now that Warrener's worries have passed, Ruff was able to joke with him. The coach approached Warrener with a towel over his nose and mouth, pretending to avoid any contaminating germs.' … [Read more...] about Warrener gets back to business with Sabres

'Season Series: Thrashers lead, 3-0, winning once in OT.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Thrashers

'"He's clearly a businessman who steps up to the plate," said LoTempio. "You don't see that very often. Hopefully, (Golisano's) involvement in our community will prompt more people to do the same."' … [Read more...] about Deal keeps the Sabres in region until 2025

Life is pretty much paradise found right now for Fitzpatrick. His family -- wife Tracey, daughter Hannah (4 1/2) and sons Brady (2) and Conner (4 months) -- is healthy and oh so happy living on the quiet streets of Irondequoit. His game -- the one many figured had stalled -- has never been better. … [Read more...] about No place like home for Fitzpatrick

'"There is very little concern, but we're trying to be as cautious as we can," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "We're erring on the side of 'Let's make sure everything is OK.' "' … [Read more...] about Warrener OK to play against Thrashers

'The Thrashers (29-38-7-4) have won all three previous meetings with the Sabres this season, one in overtime.' … [Read more...] about Scouting report: Thrashers at Buffalo Sabres