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'"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

'"It's just bad luck the whole year. Hopefully it'll get better next year."' … [Read more...] about Hecht's wrist still a shooting pain

'Tonight will be the Sabres' fourth game in a five-game, seven-night stretch.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Stars

'Individuals close to the negotiations cautioned that the agreement was only verbal and that a written contract is still being worked on. If there are no delays or glitches, a final, written deal could come as early as next week.' … [Read more...] about NHL gives verbal OK to Golisano Sabres deal

'RW J.P. Dumont has one goal in his last 10 games. He has 12 goals this season after consecutive 23-goal seasons.' … [Read more...] about Stars-Sabres preview

'Golisano and his advisers have been working with the NHL trade deadline of March 11 in mind. “He (Golisano) has clearly indicated that any owner would like to be in control of the team before then,” Pigeon said.' … [Read more...] about Golisano makes bid for Sabres

'NHL spokesman Frank Brown declined to comment on the TSN report. Laura Saxby Lynch, Golisano's spokeswoman at Paychex, said he was out of town and unavailable to comment.' … [Read more...] about Golisano Submitted Second Bid for Sabres, Canada's TSN Reports

'Billionaire B. Thomas Golisano is seeking the best terms to reconfigure a $22.4 million loan as his bid to buy the bankrupt Buffalo Sabres nears completion.' … [Read more...] about Golisano bid to buy bankrupt Sabres nearing completion

'Golisano provided no details of what he submitted to the NHL, calling it a “letter bid” that is subject to due diligence work before a formal contract is submitted.' … [Read more...] about Golisano offer for Sabres reported

WGR Sportsradio 55 has learned that Tom Golisano submitted a bid to buy the Buffalo Sabres back on February 14th. The NHL accepted that bid the very next day. … [Read more...] about Golisano, Sabres getting closer

However, no sale has been finalized and the two sides continue to work out the details. … [Read more...] about Sabres deal still pending

'Hecl became expendable after Rhett Warrener returned to action in Wednesday's 3-2 loss at Washington. Warrener had missed seven games because of a concussion.' … [Read more...] about Sabres demote D Hecl to minors