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'"But I said to someone the other day, "You know, I'm just looking forward to staying in Buffalo.' It was something I wanted to get done."' … [Read more...] about New Barnes contract keeps captain aboard

'The Ducks have had winless streaks of nine and eight games this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Mighty Ducks

'"He just battles," Regier said. "He's not a big player, but he's a very good two-way center. He really fits well on our hockey club."' … [Read more...] about Barnes signs on for three more years with Sabres

'Barnes is Buffalo's second-leading scorer this season with 31 points, three behind Miroslav Satan, and ranks fourth with 13 goals. The center is also second on the Sabres with five power- play goals and three game-winning scores.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Sign Captain Stu Barnes to Three-Year Contract Extension

'The $8.4 million deal makes Barnes the third-highest paid player on the team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Barnes to three-year extension

'He would have been eligible for unrestricted free agency at the end of the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign C Barnes to three-year extension

'Sources tell FOXSports.com that Barnes' new deal is worth near $8.5 million over the next three seasons. He will earn $1.6 million this year and was scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Barnes agree on three-year extension

'"He hasn't been given a chance to show what he can do," said one Sabre who didn't want to be identified. "How can we see what he can do on three starts? Yes, his stats are bad. But he had a great season last year, and I find it hard to believe his game just dropped off the table."' … [Read more...] about Essensa's hibernation almost at an end

'Privately, half a dozen players have complained that he hasn't gotten a fair shake.' … [Read more...] about Ruff deserves grief over use of goalies

'Ruff said Biron will get a game off, most likely against the Kings on Thursday. That means backup Bob Essensa gets his first appearance since Dec. 19, and just his sixth of the season.' … [Read more...] about Western trip crucial to Sabre hopes

'"We won two out of our last three and three out of four and it's a great way to head out on a road trip," said Sabres head coach, Lindy Ruff. "You go on the road feeling good about your team."' … [Read more...] about Satan ends slump

'"He's been just unbelievable support for me since my second year in Rochester," said Biron, the cover boy of "The Hockey Goalie's Handbook." "He played the game everywhere. He knows what it takes, and he's been able to adapt what he knew from what the game was back then to what the game is now. That's a big step up that a lot … [Read more...] about Sabres' goalie coach took long way to job

It was Redemption Night in Buffalo. Three of the Sabres who have had a gorilla on their backs shed it with vengeance Saturday night against the New Jersey Devils. The Sabres held on to beat the Devils 2-1. Miroslav Satan, Chris Gratton and Martin Biron all had stand out games and kicked the 200-pound gorillas right into the stands. … [Read more...] about The shedding of the Gorilla

'"Lindy's really stuck through me through this tough time here," Gratton said.' … [Read more...] about Satan, Gratton end dry spells

'"We got a great game out of our goaltender," said Ruff. "If you want to look at the reason we won, our goaltender made key saves for us."' … [Read more...] about All's well for now for goaltender Biron