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'"Maybe you have to be an American to appreciate this or work with them on a daily basis, but talking with them all morning they literally believed their country has been under attack similar to a wartime situation," he said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres decide to put camp on hold

'"There were compromises from both sides. I'm pretty happy. My goal was a three-year deal, but I think Buffalo Sabres give me a fair offer."' … [Read more...] about Sabres head to camp with Zhitnik in fold

'A decision on whether any trips will be made to St. Catharines -- sessions are scheduled for tomorrow, Friday and Saturday -- hasn't been made. The team still plans to travel to Charleston, S.C., on Sunday for their bonding week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres move training camp to Amherst

'"We've always tried to create an identity as a team that can win without Dominik. And for a long time people have said, 'They'll go as far as Dominik can take them,'" defenseman Jay McKee said on Tuesday. "I think we've had something to prove for a long time."' … [Read more...] about Sabres prepare to open post-Hasek era

'The Buffalo Sabres postponed plans to open training camp at St. Catharines, Ontario, fearing delays at the Canadian border following Tuesday's terrorist attacks. Instead, the Sabres will open camp at their suburban-Buffalo practice facility Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Terrorist attacks force Sabres to change plans

'He will make about $6.5 million in the first two years, which are guaranteed. The Sabres hold the option for the final year of the contract, worth about $4 million.' … [Read more...] about Zhitnik signs with Sabres

'With that kind of commitment to extracurricular activities, Katzman said it's crucial to have the co-operation of the players and management. "They (hockey department) know it's part of the business side of hockey and have always been very receptive to it," Katzman said. As far as the players go, Katzman said he's been very happy with their … [Read more...] about Sabres arrive Tuesday

'Rick Martin said the goal is simple. "Our idea," he said, "and this is something we thought about three or four years ago, is to make our business a one-stop operation."' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabre makes point in high-tech markets

'"I think we do have some unknowns this year. I think that's going to be the fun part about the season, that we're going to find out some things about different players and really see where we're at," Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Ruff will find much to learn about Sabres

'"Last year I missed half the season. If you wait another two weeks and miss training camp, I don't think I'm going to be ready for the season," Hamel said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Hamel for two years

'Steve Katzman, the Buffalo Sabres' director of Canadian sales and marketing, is unapologetic about the new policy, which he refers to as "leveraging" rather than scalping. "The demand is so great for [Leafs] games that we prioritize with the people who make the largest commitment to us -- in other words, season ticket holders," he says. "The … [Read more...] about Leafs fans lost in the shuffle of Buffalo's ticket priorities

'With the signing of Hamel, the Sabres have two unsigned restricted free agents: Alexei Zhitnik, who led Sabres' defenseman in scoring last season, and forward Erik Rasmussen.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo agrees to two-year deal with forward Denis Hamel

'The Buffalo Sabres on Friday re-signed right wing Denis Hamel to a two-year contract. Financial terms were not disclosed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign RW Hamel to two-year contract

'According to Dumont's agent, Yves Archambault, the contract is worth $3.5 million, paying $1 million next season, $1.1 million in 2002-03 and $1.4 million in 2003-04.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lock up Dumont

'Financial terms of the contract were not immediately available, but Dumont called it a significant raise over the $475,000 base salary he made last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Dumont to three-year deal