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NHL, Players to Talk Money at Monday Meeting
September 23rd, 2012 at 7:21 PM
The NHL has been locked out more than a week without any movement, but that's finally about to change. ***PHOTO1*** The league and its players association are set to meet Monday for the first time since Sept. 12. Rather than discuss a new CBA, though, the two sides are set to discuss...

NHL Officially Cancels Preseason Games Through Sept 30th
September 20th, 2012 at 9:00 AM
As a part of the fallout from this weeks player lockout, the National Hockey League has officially canceled any preseason games through September 30th.  In addition to the cancelations, the NHL has also postponed the Kraft Hockeyville preseason game that is scheduled to be played in Belleville, Ontario. With no new talks...

NHL Lockout Officially Impacts Players, Season
September 19th, 2012 at 9:00 AM
When the NHL locked its players out due to a lack of a collective bargaining agreement Saturday, there was a surreal feeling that hockey will not begin on time. That feeling has turned into a reality today. ***PHOTO1*** The NHL was scheduled to begin its preseason schedule today, which has been halted due...

Buffalo Sabres Re-Sign Tyler Ennis to Two-Year Deal
September 15th, 2012 at 5:13 PM
The Buffalo Sabres have come to terms with Tyler Ennis, re-signing the center for the next two seasons.  ***PHOTO1*** Ennis became an intricate part of Buffalo's late-season run last year when he was put on a line with Drew Stafford and Marcus Foligno. His late-season production has left Sabres general manager Darcy...

Several Buffalo Sabres Loaned to Rochester Americans with Lockout Looming
September 15th, 2012 at 9:00 AM
With the Buffalo Sabres and the rest of the NHL's players less than 24 hours from being locked out, Sabres GM Darcy Regier loaned 20 players Friday to the AHL's Rochester Americans. Several players who will likely shuffle off to Buffalo once the lockout ends are on the list, including Marcus...

NHL, NHLPA Continue to Work Toward an Agreement as CBA Expiration Looms
September 14th, 2012 at 9:00 AM
As the current CBA's expiration gets closer, the NHL and NHLPA will continue to keep the lines of communication open to avoid a work stoppage.   "We'll meet, as I've said, any time and any place," NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman told NHL.com. "If they choose not to have any reason to get together with us,...

NHL Owners Make CBA Proposal in Hopes of Avoiding Lockout
September 13th, 2012 at 9:00 AM
After meeting for three hours Wednesday, the NHL owners made a proposal to the NHLPA in hopes of making a CBA deal and avoiding a work stoppage. The current CBA is set to expire Saturday.  ***PHOTO1*** The player's association originally introduced a proposal at the beginning of the meeting, but the owners decided to...

NHL Labor Watch: Sides to Meet, Hope to Reach a Deal
September 12th, 2012 at 9:00 AM
As the Sept. 15 deadline inches closer, an NHL lockout looks to become more and more likely. That is, unless the two sides reach a deal during today's meeting. ***PHOTO1*** The NHL and NHLPA will meet today and an offer is expected to come from the NHLPA. The largest hurdle that remains is how...

Buffalo Sabres Owner Terry Pegula Mum on Lockout
September 10th, 2012 at 8:22 PM
Buffalo Sabres owner made a rare public appearance Monday, but he wasn't in the mood to talk about the pending NHL lockout. ***PHOTO1*** With the threatened lockout less than a week from happening, Terry Pegula was quickly peppered with questions about the work stoppage while speaking Monday. about the entertainment complex he's...

Six Buffalo Sabres Among Top 175 in NHL Fantasy Hockey Ratings
September 9th, 2012 at 11:00 AM
A recent NHL fantasy hockey ranking analysis by NHL.com put seven members of the Buffalo Sabres among the league's top 175 players. ***PHOTO1*** Topping the list for the Sabres was goalie Ryan Miller, whom the report thinks is due for better things in 2012-13: "Disappointing first half (12-15-2, 3.07 GAA, .899 SV%, 1...

Buffalo Sabres Mini Packs Now on Sale
September 7th, 2012 at 9:00 AM
Despite a looming lockout for the upcoming season, the Buffalo Sabres have announced that their mini packs are now available. ***PHOTO1*** Fans can choose anywhere from 5-40 games and can receive several benefits for purchasing a mini pack. Those benefits include: 10% discount off box office prices No ticket service charges The ability to purchase playoff...

Buffalo Sabres All-Time Best by Jersey Number: 41-99
September 6th, 2012 at 9:00 AM
Following is part five of Sabres 101's series of the best Buffalo Sabres ever by jersey number. Click here to read part one of the series, click here for part two, click here for part three and click here for part four. ***PHOTO1*** 41: From here on out, most of the numbers...

Buffalo Sabres Near Bottom in Pro Sports Spending Efficiency
September 5th, 2012 at 2:00 PM
The Buffalo Sabres are among professional sports' least efficient franchises, according to a recent analysis. Business Week released its annual profile of how well the 122 teams in the four major sports spend their money. ***PHOTO1*** The Sabres came in 94th overall. The rankings take into account four categories: payroll, regular season wins,...

Buffalo Sabres All-Time Best by Jersey Number: 31-40
September 5th, 2012 at 9:00 AM
Following is part four of Sabres 101's series of the best Buffalo Sabres ever by jersey number. Click here to read part one of the series, click here for part two and click here for part three. ***PHOTO1*** 31: Grant Fuhr wore 31, but his best years came in Edmonton and he...

Buffalo Sabres All-Time Best by Jersey Number: 21-30
September 4th, 2012 at 9:00 AM
Following is part three of Sabres 101's series of the best Buffalo Sabres ever by jersey number. Click here to read part one of the series, and click here for part two. ***PHOTO1*** 21: Of the 20 players to war No. 20, two stand out about equally, in a relative sense. Christian...

Buffalo Sabres All-Time Best by Jersey Number: 11-20
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:00 AM
Following is part two of Sabres 101's series of the best Buffalo Sabres ever by jersey number. Click here to read part one of the series. ***PHOTO1*** 11: Gilbert Perreault. The original Sabre is the only Sabre ever to wear the number, as it's retired in his honor. The Hall of Famer...

Buffalo Sabres All-Time Best by Jersey Number: 0-10
September 2nd, 2012 at 9:00 AM
The Buffalo Sabres have had more than 400 players slip on the franchise's blue and gold jersey (and, for a few unfortunate years, the black and red goat head). In that time, the Sabres' colors have been worn by an MVP, three rookies of the year, five goalies of the year...

Buffalo Sabres Scheduled for 15 National TV Games
August 31st, 2012 at 9:00 AM
The NHL announced their national TV schedule Thursday, and on it, lists the Buffalo Sabres 15 times.  ***PHOTO1*** The Sabres will be on NBC twice this season, including their Feb. 17 matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins for Hockey Day in America. The Sabres will have 13 of their games aired on the...

Buffalo Sabres’ Group to Develop Webster Block Downtown
August 30th, 2012 at 9:00 AM
Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown announced Wednesday that the city has chosen a development plan presented by the Buffalo Sabres' development group to erect their project at the Webster block downtown. ***PHOTO1*** The $123 million project is expected to include retail shops, restaurants, parking, two ice rinks and a 200 room hotel. “This is...

Buffalo Sabres Alumni Fall Wine Festival to Return to First Niagara Center
August 29th, 2012 at 9:00 AM
The Buffalo Sabres Fall Wine Festival, hosted by the Buffalo Sabres Alumni Association and the Buffalo Sabres Foundation, returns to the First Niagara Center Nov. 14 from 6 pm to 9:30 pm. ***PHOTO1*** The festival is presented by CoBank and co-sponsored by First Niagara, Labatt, BlueCross BlueShield of WNY and J.W. Danforth. featured wineries...