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'Meanwhile, the defense is down to seven players (plus the injured Henrik Tallinder), leaving 22-year-old Campbell as the odd man out. Campbell played eight games with the parent club last season and 12 games the season before, and had generated plenty of enthusiasm in coach Lindy Ruff during training camp. But Campbell fizzled during the exhibition season and, with last … [Read more...] about Sabres cut roster; Rasmussen signs

'With seven veterans returning on defense, the Sabres chose the status quo and sent Campbell to the Rochester Americans yesterday along with defenseman Rory Fitzpatrick of Irondequoit and center Chris Taylor. "I feel I'm ready for the opportunity but it's not coming right now," the third-year veteran said last night. "I can't sulk about it. I … [Read more...] about Three key players sent to Amerks

'Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Rasmussen was expected to get a large raise from the $481,250 base salary he earned last season. The first two years of the contract are guaranteed, with the Sabres holding an option on the third year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Rasmussen to three-year deal

'Three nights before their season opener, the Buffalo Sabres on Monday re-signed restricted free agent center Erik Rasmussen to a multi-year contract. Terms were not disclosed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign free agent C-LW Rasmussen

'It appears as though some tough decisions will have to made this week by the Buffalo Sabres coaching staff. Two players that head coach Lindy Ruff and his staff will have to make decisions on will be forwards Norm Milley and Taylor Pyatt. Ironically, Milley and Pyatt have been on a line together during the exhibition season with Curtis Brown centring the duo. Both … [Read more...] about Tough decisions

At the risk of reviving a "dead horse,” Dom has to get a Sinner. No, not because he wanted out of Buffalo, good luck to him, but for interfering with the deal. Some think that he has the right, but this fan doesn't. I have a feeling that Slava isn't going to forget the veiled insult too soon either. … [Read more...] about Saints & Sinners for the offseason and preseason

'They are a team whose young goalie has the poise to twice make point-blank saves on fabled scorer Alexander Mogilny. They are a defense that protects a lead by allowing the opposition just six shots on goal in the third period. They are an offense by committee, its talent distributed over four lines rather than concentrated in two. And they are players willing to go to … [Read more...] about Sabres showed some spunk in preseason

'"We've played well offensively, but we just didn't have any production," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "This is a young team, and we're going to grow together. Tonight showed what we can accomplish when we are clicking."' … [Read more...] about Sabres back Biron with goals

'Stu Barnes scored twice for the Sabres, while Maxim Afinogenov, Vaclav Varada, Miroslav Satan and Chris Gratton had one each.' … [Read more...] about Leafs keep floundering

'Now that Mikael Tellqvist has had a bad taste of the NHL, it is rather clear to the young goaltender he had better get a piece of the action in the AHL. The Maple Leafs rookie allowed six goals on 28 shots in a 6-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres in an exhibition game at Copps Coliseum last night and acknowledged afterward he needs to apprentice with St. John's.' … [Read more...] about Skating on thin ice

'Stu Barnes scored two goals as the Buffalo Sabres completed their exhibition schedule Saturday night with a 6-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Maxim Afinogenov, Vaclav Varada, Miroslav Satan and Chris Gratton scored Buffalo's other goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 6, Maple Leafs 3

'Stu Barnes scored twice in a fight-filled third period to lift the Buffalo Sabres to a 6-3 exhibition triumph over the Toronto Maple Leafs in an offensive showdown between Northeast Division rivals.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 6, Toronto 3

'The Toronto Maple Leafs and Buffalo Sabres are like the guys who purchase all those dating-tips books. They'll try anything to score.' … [Read more...] about Battle lines drawn

'The power-play problems continued for the Sabres, who went 0 for 6 in Thursday's 3-1 loss against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Among Buffalo's missed power plays Friday night was a failed five-on-three advantage.' … [Read more...] about Senators stop Sabres, 2-1

'"I never got the feeling that they might give me a real chance," Noronen, 22, said yesterday after the Sabres reassigned him to the Rochester Americans. He was a spectator for last night's 3-0 preseason loss to the Cleveland Barons but he'll start tonight's 7:35 exhibition finale against the Manitoba Moose at the ESL Sports Centre. "They said … [Read more...] about Goalie Noronen sent to Amerks