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Former Buffalo Sabres Forward Scott Nichol Retires, Joins Nashville Predators Front Office
June 9th, 2013 at 9:00 AM
Former Rochester Americans captain and Buffalo Sabres farmhand Scott Nichol retired this past week from the NHL. The 38-year-old Nichol was an 11th-round draft pick of the Sabres in the 1993 draft. He played six seasons in Rochester, helping the team win its last Calder Cup in 1996 and captaining the...

The Future of the Buffalo Sabres: Jochen Hecht, Ron Rolston
April 27th, 2013 at 1:20 PM
The 2012-2013 season is over for the Buffalo Sabres, and many are relieved that the torture has stopped. However, with the season over, fans will begin to wonder what the future holds for the Sabres. ***PHOTO1*** They are starting to get answers. Jochen Hecht, who resigned with Buffalo after the lockout was lifted,...

Rochester Americans to Play Outdoor Game During 10-day Festival
March 22nd, 2013 at 9:00 AM
For the second time in a decade, a portion of Western New York will be host to an outdoor hockey paradise next winter. Rochester's Frontier Field will host a 10-day outdoor hockey festival Dec. 13-22. The centerpiece of the festival will be a regular season AHL game featuring the Rochester Americans,...

Former Buffalo Sabres Defenseman Jay McKee Wants to Retire a Sabre
December 24th, 2012 at 9:00 AM
Former Buffalo Sabres defenseman Jay McKee apparently has his sights set on a return to the Sabres - sort of. ***PHOTO1*** The Twitter neophyte - who also played for Pittsburgh and St. Louis - tweeted recently that he'd like to return to the club for a day: "If I ever 'officially' retire, no...

Buffalo Sabres Alumni to Host Wine Festival Nov. 14
October 31st, 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 from 6 pm to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 14. ***PHOTO1*** The festival is presented by CoBank and co-sponsored by First Niagara, Labatt, BlueCross BlueShield of WNY and J.W. Danforth. featured wineries...

Buffalo Sabres Alum Adam Mair Joins Canisius College Hockey Staff
October 23rd, 2012 at 9:00 AM
Former Buffalo Sabre Adam Mair is the newest member of the hockey staff at Canisius College. ***PHOTO1*** Mair was hired by Golden Griffins coach Dave Smith as the director of player development. He will work with coaches on practice and game evaluation, video review and scouting of opponents. "I look forward to helping...

Buffalo Sabres French Connection Statue Ceremony to Air on MSG
October 17th, 2012 at 2:00 PM
The Buffalo Sabres' ceremony unveiling the new French Connection statue at Alumni Plaza will be rebroadcast on MSG. ***PHOTO1*** The hour-long special will air at 7 p.m. Oct. 22. The ceremony took place Oct. 12 outside First Niagara Center, at which the first look of the new plaza was also offered to...

Buffalo Sabres Alumni Plaza: a Pictoral Essay
October 14th, 2012 at 9:00 AM
Here are some daytime images from the newly completed Alumni Plaza the Buffalo Sabres built next to First Niagara Center. The French Connection statue was unveiled Friday night, and both Saturday afternoon and Saturday evening at least a dozen fans were at the site taking pictures. ***PHOTO1*** ***PHOTO2*** ***PHOTO3***

Former Buffalo Sabres Goalie Dominik Hasek Officially Retires
October 9th, 2012 at 7:45 PM
Citing the inability to get any interest from an NHL team, former Buffalo Sabres goalie Dominik Hasek is now walking away from the game for good. ***PHOTO1*** Hasek had said over the summer he was interested in making an NHL comeback. But the 47-year-old told a Czech newspaper Tuesday he didn't receive...

Former Buffalo Sabre Pat LaFontaine May Buy New York Islanders
October 7th, 2012 at 9:00 AM
Those interested in keeping the New York Islanders on Long Island have reached out to former Buffalo Sabre Pat LaFontaine to join the ownership team. The New York Post reports LaFontaine has been contacted by investors about pooling resources to buy the club from Charles Wang. ***PHOTO1*** The Islanders have been unable to...

Buffalo Sabres Set to Start Work on French Connection Statue, Arena Plaza
October 2nd, 2012 at 2:25 PM
The two surviving members of the French Connection were on hand Tuesday afternoon to speak as the Buffalo Sabres got set to start work on a statue in their honor at the First Niagara Center. ***PHOTO1*** An iconic image of the trio featuring them rushing down the ice together will be the...

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 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...

Former Buffalo Sabre Rob Ray to Open Hot Dog Eatery
August 18th, 2012 at 7:00 PM
Former Buffalo Sabres enforcer Rob Ray is about to enter the hot dog business. Ray told the Springville Journal he and business partner Mark Mohr are set to open a hot dog stand in Springville that will incorporate the Rayzor's nickname. They've acquired a former gas station and are working on renovating...

Former Buffalo Sabres Coach Scotty Bowman to Coach Winter Classic Alumni Game
July 29th, 2012 at 9:00 AM
Former Buffalo Sabres coach Scotty Bowman will coach the Detroit Red Wings alumni in the alumni game preceding the upcoming Winter Classic. ***PHOTO1*** Bowman will be joined on the bench by Barry Smith. The 78-year-old Bowman coached the Wings from 1993-2002, guiding them to 414 wins and three Stanley Cups. "This looks like...

Former Buffalo Sabres Forward Mike Foligno Joins Chicago Wolves Coaching Staff
July 21st, 2012 at 9:00 AM
Former Buffalo Sabres captain Mike Foligno is now an assistant coach with the Chicago Wolves, the AHL affiliate of the Vancouver Canucks. Foligno didn't work in coaching the past two seasons. Prior to that, he spent seven seasons as coach of the Sudbury Wolves of the OHL and five seasons as...

Former Buffalo Sabres Goalie Dominik Hasek Looking for NHL Gig – but It Won’t Be Buffalo
July 14th, 2012 at 1:00 PM
Former Buffalo Sabres goalie Dominik Hasek is looking to once again play in the National Hockey League. At least one of his former teams has already been crossed off his list, though. ***PHOTO1*** Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier said he and coach Lindy Ruff had met with Hasek concerning his comeback plans, but...