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'Noronen didn't sound averse to the idea of leaving if it meant he'd get to break a sweat once in a while. "I really like this organization, but I want to play at this level," he said. "If (a trade) happens, it happens. It's not up to me."' … [Read more...] about Recall puts Noronen on bench

'"If there were 10 shareholders in the organization, and each had 10 percent, that would be a good situation," Golisano told reporters in the Harbour Club. A few minutes later, though, a key adviser said he still thought it likely that Golisano would retain majority ownership of the team.' … [Read more...] about A real team player

'Those who have airily dismissed the consequences of losing the team should take a hard look at a report by New York State Comptroller Alan Hevesi on just what the cost of that eventuality would be.' … [Read more...] about The value of the Sabres

'He has even been seen in the stands talking to Dominik Hasek, a direct connection which, in Sabresland, makes Golisano into a sort of pope.' … [Read more...] about The gift of Golisano

'Botterill can play eight more games with the Sabres without the waiver rule coming into affect. Once he plays a 10th NHL game -- or stays in Buffalo for 30 days -- he must be exposed to waivers before he could return to the Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Botterill finally gets his chance

'"All of a sudden, they got video review in the building," Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo finally gets 'no goal' ruling in 5-3 win

'Forward Bill Guerin and Rob DiMaio missed Friday's 5-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres with injuries sustained the day before against the Ottawa Senators.' … [Read more...] about Guerin, DiMaio sidelined

'1 Miroslav Satan, Buffalo - An elite player few know about.' … [Read more...] about Three stars of the game

'In the city where they won their only Stanley Cup, they turned in a performance that can be tactfully classified as ugly, losing 5-3 Friday to a last-place Buffalo Sabres team that finally got the no-goal they wanted.' … [Read more...] about Stars slog through ugly loss

'The Buffalo Sabres heard ``No goal!'' four years too late.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 5, Stars 3

'Golisano said Adelphia and the bankruptcy judge approving his bid will not be a problem.' … [Read more...] about Golisano hopes to own Sabres in 10 days

'"We made some mistakes," Dallas coach Dave Tippett said. "We only gave out 20 shots, but we gave up five goals. It's pretty hard to win when you are on the road giving up five goals."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Dallas 3

Botterill leads the AHL with 36 goals, and has 56 points in 61 games with Rochester this season. He appeared in one game with the Sabres in December. … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Botterill, Hecl; waive Hamel

'"You lose your stature, you lose your touch, you lose your place on the team. Other guys had to step up and fill the role that maybe you once filled. You come back in and all of a sudden you feel awkward because you haven't been the guy that's been there."' … [Read more...] about Warrener spills frustrations

'But I can't, in good conscience, recommend that you remain as general manager. I think they ought to make you sell season tickets and pay you strictly on commission.' … [Read more...] about Regier's years of work yield nothing