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'The Sabres have won three straight games, including two in a row on the road. They are 5-1 in 2003.' … [Read more...] about Miller keeps Sabres on winning road

'While NHL player contracts are guaranteed and backed by the NHL, deferred monies are not.' … [Read more...] about Players must wait for money

'A source close to negotiations said that, despite "very productive" talks, there's still a 30 percent chance the deal - including $10 million in arena fix-ups and refinancing a $23 million loan - won't get done.' … [Read more...] about Sabres worry outlasts the happy talk

'"As far as we've been able to ascertain, this relates back to a $250,000 US payment that's owed Alexander Mogilny by Buffalo," Burke said Tuesday before the Canucks/Predators game. "Why it was recorded as a liability to us, I don't know. I've reviewed the trade memo and it's clear to me it's not money owed to us. From our … [Read more...] about 'Missing' money mystery solved

'So far, the Wild has lost to Calgary, injury-riddled Los Angeles and now Buffalo, a team in disarray on and off the ice. Those teams have a combined record of 49-61-14-8, but went 3-0 against the Wild in the past week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie shuts out Wild 1-0

'"They're a much better team these days," Lemaire said. "Earlier this season, they were finding ways to lose. Now they're finding ways to win."' … [Read more...] about Sabres don't use problems as a crutch

'"We definitely had our chances," the Wild's Cliff Ronning said, "but not as many as we should have had."' … [Read more...] about Wild call in sick

'"That's how games go," Miller said. "We had some good looks, and Roloson came up big on a few. We had some close ones that skidded by the post and they hit the crossbar twice. That's just the way it goes."' … [Read more...] about Miller unfazed by first shutout

'It was a victory for the financially oppressed everywhere. It was like throwing rocks at the rich kids!' … [Read more...] about Sabres enjoy night in the black

'Lately, the Buffalo Sabres' only troubles have been on their balance sheets. On the ice, the team looks pretty good.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 1, Wild 0

'"I was surprised when the shot went in," Hamel said. "But when you shoot on net, you never know what can happen."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 1, Minnesota 0

'The judge approved the request despite an objection from Adelphia's Official Committee of Equity Security Holders, which said it was given inadequate notice about the arrangement.' … [Read more...] about Judge OKs Condition for Buffalo Sabres Funding

'U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Robert Gerber agreed to a request by the cable company to subordinate $174 million in claims against the National Hockey League team and move Adelphia behind Cerberus Capital Management LP in the creditor line. Cerberus has agreed to lend the Sabres about $23 million to cover the team's debts.' … [Read more...] about Adelphia Bankruptcy Judge Clears Cash Hurdle for NHL's Sabres

'Judge Michael J. Kaplan approved the credit, which acts as a revolving line, meaning the Sabres will have revenue coming in and money to expend, said Dan Brown, an attorney for Erie County.' … [Read more...] about Sabres receive $10 million line of credits

'On the day the Buffalo Sabres became the second NHL franchise in a week to declare bankruptcy, the league signed a $1 million sponsorship deal with the Kellogg Company.' … [Read more...] about NHL bankruptcies don't stop sponsors