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'From Oct. 26 to Nov. 7, the Sabres will play six consecutive games on the road, including the usual deadly Western swing in Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton. That will be reality.' … [Read more...] about First impressions show Sabres keeping the customers satisfied

'Ruff isn't upset with the way Kalinin has performed. The young defenseman just hasn't done as well as his teammates. He lost an edge somewhere.' … [Read more...] about With passion in fashion, Kalinin can't crack lineup

'Thomas Golisano - would-be governor, would-be Sabres owner - would be in a fine mess if he ever got both those wishes. And Buffalo might find itself in the penalty box.' … [Read more...] about Golisano and the Sabres

'The smallest crowd by far, and the only one smaller than the Penguins', was the 12,224 Thursday for the Sabres' 5-1 rout of the Islanders. It was 6,466 below HSBC Arena capacity and, most alarming, it actually topped the expectations of team officials, who had feared it could be four figures.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, other teams home alone

'The NHL can only hope there won't be more situations like Buffalo. But with the Dallas Stars and Mighty Ducks of Anaheim for sale, with the Adelphia mess and other business scandals in the news, and especially with a new labor negotiation looming in two years, you have to wonder how many other NHL teams will soon see cracks.' … [Read more...] about On thin ice in Buffalo

'The Sabres, who went 2-for-5 on the power play, are in Chicago on Sunday for their third game in four nights. Buffalo has scored four power-play goals in 12 opportunities overall.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 6, Canadiens 1

'"As soon as they dropped the puck, I thought it would be our game," Theodore said. "Unfortunately, I thought differently in the second period. We were lost out there. Once we fell behind, 2-1, we gave up. A loss like this is pretty upsetting for me."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 6, Montreal 1

'Tim Connolly had a goal and an assist and Gratton and J.P. Dumont each added two assists for the Sabres, who have not lost in Montreal since Oct. 17, 2000.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 6, Montreal 1

Lindy Ruff had his work cut out for him. The turbulent off season for the Sabres had its effect on the Sabres coach and the direction he had to set for the team's upcoming season. … [Read more...] about Sabres fighting for their lives

'"It's time for me to step up and contribute a whole lot more than I have been," Connolly said. "I've been putting a lot of time into my offense, and that's what I want to do: get out there and create and play as hard as I can for this team."' … [Read more...] about Connolly undergoes a makeover

'He feels the most pain when he walks, but once his foot is placed in the tight confines of his skate, there's enough support to help him endure.' … [Read more...] about Gratton putting his best foot forward, but it's a painful experience

'G Jose Theodore had a .926 save percentage in five games against the Sabres last season but went 0-4.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Canadiens

'Ruff's fate rests heavily on what the new owners, once they're in place, will decide. (submitted by: Eric) … [Read more...] about Ruff the latest caller on the hot seat hotline

'Atkinson said ice-level and dasher board advertising related to Adelphia vendors accounted for about 35 percent of inventory, while nearly 50 percent of in-arena signage, which came attached to deals helped along by the cable company, has dissolved. Atkinson feels that ad space can be recouped, though it will take a portion of the season to sign up clients.' … [Read more...] about Sabres seeking corporate sponsors

'"That's the way we have to play all year."' … [Read more...] about Sabres are a smash hit on opening night