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'"He felt we weren't going to make the playoffs," said Sabres winger Dave Andreychuk, who was traded with Bourque. "He made his decision not to play anymore until he got traded. From that point on, everybody had to swallow it."' … [Read more...] about BRUINS STUCK IN REVERSE

'The Buffalo Sabres goaltender aced the 170-yard 12th hole at Glen Oak in Amherst on Wednesday then aced the Washington Capitals at the Norfolk Scope Arena in leading the Sabres to a 2-0 victory before 6,677 here Thursday. It was the Sabres third win in four preseason starts. The other game ended in a tie.' … [Read more...] about BARRASSO LIFTS SABRES PAST CAPS

'Mike Ramsey, who grew up in Minnesota, and Mark Napier, who made a name for himself there, each scored timely goals to twice pull the Sabres back from discouraging deficits en route to a 5-5 tie.' … [Read more...] about SABRES RALLY FOR TIE WITH DETROIT

'A willingness to tackle hockey's physical side is what made Kevin Maguire so appealing to Buffalo in last year's waiver draft.' … [Read more...] about NEW FACES PUSHING FOR JOB WITH SABRES

'"He (Hogue) has shown speed and intensity," agreed Sator. "But let's not forget Jeff Parker. That was a big short-handed goal. It makes for a pleasant dilemma."' … [Read more...] about HOGUE SKATES FRONT AND CENTER AS SABRES WIN

'Parker, a highly touted collegian who seemed to fall into the "what ever happened to" category on the Buffalo Sabres depth charts of late, re-emerged in dramatic fashion Sunday with a goal 54 seconds into overtime that pushed a mixed bag of Sabre players to a 4-3 triumph over a similar collection of Washington Capitals.' … [Read more...] about PARKER PENS A QUESTION FOR SABRES

'"For me, it's a big game, because I want to prove I'm the player they drafted for," says Savage, Buffalo's first pick in the 1988 entry draft. "I want to show my game, go into the corners, do some hitting, maybe help out by making some offensive plays. I want to do the kinds of things that have got me this far."' … [Read more...] about TOP PICK SAVAGE WORKS HARD FOR HIS MOMENT

'Buffalo Sabres defenseman Joe Reekie Saturday said there was no change in his status (unable to perform). Reekie said he was still weighing his options and would likely know more regarding his situation Monday. Reekie has been refused permission to practice because of a physical problem (he underwent knee surgery last season) but has not been suspended.' … [Read more...] about REEKIE REMAINS OUT; CREIGHTON HURT