http://www.letsgosabres.com/Buffalo Sabres game recaps, previews, news, injuries, player rankings, statistics and much more.en-usLetsGoSabres.com. Copyright 2006-2007. All Rights Reserved.staff@letsgosabres.com (Paul Szeglowski)Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:42:01 EDTSat, 31 Jul 2010 15:42:01 EDThttp://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/rss.phpTwo-Year Contract: The Buffalo Sabres have agreed to terms with winger Patrick Kaleta on a two-year contract. Kaleta had been scheduled for an arbitration hearing later this month. News UpdatesWed, 21 Jul 2010 23:13:12 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=11211http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=11211Back again: The Buffalo Sabres agreed to terms with backup goaltender Patrick Lalime on a one-year deal on Wednesday. Lalime, who has spelled starter Ryan Miller for each of the last two seasons, went 4-8-2 with a 2.81 goals-against average and .907 save percentage in 16 games (13 starts) a year ago.News UpdatesThu, 8 Jul 2010 00:09:33 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=11210http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=11210one-year Contract: The Buffalo Sabres have agreed to terms with free agent center Rob Niedermayer on a one-year contract. The 35-year-old Niedermayer registered 10 goals and 12 assists in 71 games last season with New Jersey. News UpdatesWed, 7 Jul 2010 15:13:55 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=11209http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=11209Inked: The Buffalo Sabres filled one vacancy on defense Thursday, signing free-agent Jordan Leopold to a three-year deal. Leopold split last season between Florida and Pittsburgh, racking up 11 goals and 26 points in 81 contests but was a minus-two.News UpdatesThu, 1 Jul 2010 18:09:56 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=11208http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=11208Calder Winner: Buffalo Sabres defenseman Tyler Myers was chosen as the Calder Trophy winner as the top rookie for the 2009-10 NHL season.News UpdatesWed, 23 Jun 2010 22:58:25 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=11207http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=11207Vezina Trophy: Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller took home the silver for the Vezina Trophy as the NHL's top goaltender in 2009-10.News UpdatesWed, 23 Jun 2010 22:52:04 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=11206http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=11206Shoulder surgery: The Buffalo Sabres announced Thursday that defenseman Craig Rivet will have shoulder surgery in the near future to repair a nagging injury.News UpdatesFri, 21 May 2010 09:28:01 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=11205http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=11205One-Year Contract: The Buffalo Sabres agreed to terms with soon-to-be free-agent forward Mike Grier on a one-year contract Monday.News UpdatesMon, 17 May 2010 23:07:30 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=11204http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=11204Ruff Retained : The Buffalo Sabres have picked up the one- year option on head coach Lindy Ruff's contract, keeping him behind the bench for the 2010-11 season.News UpdatesThu, 29 Apr 2010 18:12:52 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=11203http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=11203Game Over!: David Krejci tallied twice and Miroslav Satan notched the game-winner late in the third period, as the Boston Bruins closed out their series with the Buffalo Sabres with a 4-3 decision in Game 6 of this Eastern Conference quarterfinal set from TD Garden.Game RecapsMon, 26 Apr 2010 21:55:48 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=375http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=375Bruins lead series 3-2: Ryan Miller stopped 34-of-35 shots, and Jason Pominville registered a goal and an assist, as Buffalo stayed alive with a 4-1 decision over Boston in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal set from HSBC Arena.Game RecapsSat, 24 Apr 2010 03:05:13 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=374http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=374Bruins lead series 3-1: Miroslav Satan's power-play tally at 7:41 of the second overtime lifted Boston over Buffalo, 3-2, in Game 4 of this Eastern Conference quarterfinal set from TD Garden.Game RecapsWed, 21 Apr 2010 23:06:37 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=373http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=373Bruins Lead Series 2-1: Patrice Bergeron's tally late in regulation was the difference, as Boston edged Buffalo, 2-1, in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series from TD Garden.Game RecapsMon, 19 Apr 2010 21:39:12 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=372http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=372Vezina finalists: New Jersey's Martin Brodeur, Buffalo's Ryan Miller and Ilya Bryzgalov of the Phoenix Coyotes have been named finalists for the Vezina Trophy as the NHL's top goaltender.News UpdatesMon, 19 Apr 2010 14:33:01 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=11198http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=11198Injury Report: Buffalo Sabres forward Thomas Vanek was not in the lineup for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals against Boston after leaving Saturday's game with a lower body injury.News UpdatesSun, 18 Apr 2010 22:03:07 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=11197http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=11197Bruins even series (1-1) : Michael Ryder and Zdeno Chara scored two minutes apart early in the third period to put Boston ahead, and the Bruins held on to beat the Buffalo Sabres, 5-3, in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series.Game RecapsSat, 17 Apr 2010 16:42:49 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=371http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=371Sabres Lead Series 1- 0: Ryan Miller stopped 38-of-39 shots as Buffalo clipped Boston, 2-1, in Game 1 of an Eastern Conference quarterfinal from HSBC Arena. Thomas Vanek and Craig Rivet lit the lamp for the Sabres, who won their first postseason contest since the 2007 Eastern Conference finals against Ottawa.Game RecapsThu, 15 Apr 2010 21:43:18 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=370http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=370Night at the Oasis: Non-playoff seasons in franchise history have thankfully been few and far between. When the droughts have come, though, they've been tinged with tragedy, sadness, shock and regret. Today we're reminded that a great lesson of Sabres history is that a dry spell is always, eventually, followed by a hard rain.Staff ColumnsThu, 15 Apr 2010 10:30:00 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Mark Zampogna)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=11194http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=11194Round One: The National Hockey League announced the schedule of dates and start times for the First Round of the 2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Buffalo Sabres and Boston Bruins.News UpdatesSun, 11 Apr 2010 22:23:17 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (LGS Staff)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=11193http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=11193Sabres 1, Devils 2: Jamie Langenbrunner scored with three seconds to play, as the New Jersey Devils locked up the second spot in the Eastern Conference with a 2-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres.Game RecapsSun, 11 Apr 2010 19:51:32 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=369http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=369Sabres 5, Senators 2: Thomas Vanek had a career night in his return to the Buffalo lineup, scoring four times to help the Sabres snap a nine-game winless streak against Ottawa with a 5-2 victory at Scotiabank Place.Game RecapsSun, 11 Apr 2010 11:19:29 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=368http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=368Sabres 1, Bruins 3: Dennis Wideman scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period, as the playoff-hopeful Boston Bruins earned a 3-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres at TD Garden.Game RecapsFri, 9 Apr 2010 11:42:38 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=367http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=367Rangers 2, Sabres 5: Tyler Ennis picked up a goal and two assists, as the Buffalo Sabres clinched their first Northeast Division title in three years with a 5-2 victory over the Rangers at HSBC Arena.Game RecapsTue, 6 Apr 2010 22:01:29 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=366http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=366Sabres 0, Canadiens 3: Jaroslav Halak made 29 saves to pick up his second shutout in as many days, as the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Buffalo Sabres, 3-0, at Bell Centre.Game RecapsSun, 4 Apr 2010 10:04:14 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=365http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=365Sabres 2, Maple Leafs 4: Luke Schenn was credited with the game-winning goal in the third period, as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Buffalo Sabres, 4-2, at Air Canada Centre.Game RecapsFri, 2 Apr 2010 00:14:31 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=364http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=364Panthers 2, Sabres 6: Ryan Miller needed to make only 13 saves and Raffi Torres chipped in three assists, as the Buffalo Sabres crept closer to clinching their first Northeast crown in three years with a 6-2 victory over Florida at HSBC Arena.Game RecapsWed, 31 Mar 2010 22:47:19 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=363http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=363Sabres 3, Bruins 2: Ryan Miller stopped 40-of-42 shots as Buffalo nipped Boston, 3-2, at TD Garden. Tyler Myers, Paul Gaustad and Tim Kennedy tallied for the Sabres, who have won six of seven and moved within a point (95-94) of idle second-seeded Pittsburgh in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Game RecapsMon, 29 Mar 2010 21:56:13 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=362http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=362Lightning 1, Sabres 7: Derek Roy's fourth career hat trick stoked an explosive Buffalo offense in a 7-1 victory over Tampa Bay at HSBC Arena. Jason Pominville posted a goal and two assists for the Sabres, who clinched a playoff berth with their fifth victory in their last six games.Game RecapsSat, 27 Mar 2010 21:51:43 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=361http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=361Senators 4, Sabres 2: Jason Spezza had a goal and an assist and Brian Elliott turned in another strong outing with 41 saves, as Ottawa kept the Sabres from clinching a playoff berth and gained ground in the division with a 4-2 win at HSBC Arena.Game RecapsFri, 26 Mar 2010 21:35:21 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=360http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=360Canadiens 2, Sabres 3: Jason Pominville and Thomas Vanek each scored in the shootout for Buffalo, as the Sabres rallied for a 3-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens at HSBC Arena.Game RecapsWed, 24 Mar 2010 22:44:05 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=359http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=359A Great Cause: Buffalo Sabres Forward, Paul Gaustad, is a fan favorite to say the least. He is the go-to guy on the ice from face-offs to fights ... and over the past 3 years, he has been the go-to guy for helping local kids dealing with cancer.News UpdatesTue, 23 Mar 2010 09:00:00 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (LGS Staff)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=11181http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=11181Sabres 5, Hurricanes 3: Jochen Hecht scored twice as the Buffalo Sabres used a four-goal second period to down the Carolina Hurricanes, 5-3, at RBC Center. Tim Connolly had a goal and an assist while Toni Lydman and Tim Kennedy each lit the lamp for the Sabres, who have won three straight. Ryan Miller made 27 saves in the win.Game RecapsSun, 21 Mar 2010 22:39:51 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=358http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=358Sabres 3, Panthers 1: Ryan Miller made 31 saves to help the Buffalo Sabres take a 3-1 victory over the Florida Panthers at BankAtlantic Center.Game RecapsSun, 21 Mar 2010 00:45:05 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=357http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=357Sabres 6, Lightning 2: Jason Pominville picked up his second career hat trick, as the Buffalo Sabres found some road success with a 6-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning at St. Pete Times Forum.News UpdatesThu, 18 Mar 2010 22:12:34 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=11178http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=11178Sabres 3, Thrashers 4: Jim Slater scored with 6:44 to play to give the Atlanta Thrashers a much-needed 4-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres at Philips Arena.Game RecapsTue, 16 Mar 2010 23:46:44 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=355http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=355Sabres 2, Red Wings 3 (F/OT): Brian Rafalski's power-play goal 31 seconds into overtime gave Detroit a 3-2 win over Buffalo at Joe Louis Arena.Game RecapsSun, 14 Mar 2010 05:12:42 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=354http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=354Returned: The Buffalo Sabres are in Detroit for tonight's game, but will be without Mark Mancari who was returned back to Portland today.News UpdatesSat, 13 Mar 2010 15:48:31 ESTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Chris Roy)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=11174http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=11174Wild 3, Sabres 2: Josh Harding stopped a season-high 43 shots, as Minnesota escaped from Buffalo with a 3-2 win at HSBC Arena. Andrew Ebbett, Andrew Brunette and Guillaume Latendresse lit the lamp for the Wild, who halted a four-game losing streak.Game RecapsSat, 13 Mar 2010 01:18:08 ESTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=353http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=353Extended: In a twist to the never-ending saga in the lease negotiation between the Portland Pirates and the Cumberland County Civic Center Board Trustees, it was announced today that the Pirates have extended their affiliation agreement with the Buffalo Sabres.News UpdatesThu, 11 Mar 2010 23:25:57 ESTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Chris Roy)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=11172http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=11172Stars 3, Sabres 5: Thomas Vanek scored the eventual game-winner midway through the second period, as the Buffalo Sabres continued their recent dominance over the Dallas Stars with a 5-3 victory at HSBC Arena.Game RecapsWed, 10 Mar 2010 21:49:27 ESTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=352http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=352Sabres 2, Rangers 1 (OT): Patrick Kaleta scored the game-winner 2:22 into overtime, as the Buffalo Sabres edged the New York Rangers, 2-1, at Madison Square Garden.News UpdatesSun, 7 Mar 2010 22:00:50 ESTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=11170http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=11170Flyers 2, Sabres 3 (OT): Tim Connolly scored 2:31 into overtime to lift the Buffalo Sabres to a 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers at HSBC Arena. Buffalo moved into first place in the Northeast Division with the win.Game RecapsFri, 5 Mar 2010 22:20:30 ESTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=350http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=350Capitals 3, Sabres 1: Mike Green's third period goal proved to be the game-winner, as the Washington Capitals downed the Buffalo Sabres, 3-1, at HSBC Arena.Game RecapsWed, 3 Mar 2010 22:01:02 ESTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=349http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=349MacArthur sent to Thrashers: The Atlanta Thrashers acquired forward Clarke MacArthur from the Buffalo Sabres for third and fourth-round picks in the 2010 draft on Wednesday.News UpdatesWed, 3 Mar 2010 16:57:05 ESTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=11167http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=11167New Forward: The Buffalo Sabres made a move before the trade deadline on Wednesday by acquiring left wing Raffi Torres from the Columbus Blue Jackets for defenseman Nathan Paetsch and a second-round draft pick.News UpdatesWed, 3 Mar 2010 15:22:57 ESTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=11166http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=11166One Week: Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff said on Wednesday that center Paul Gaustad will miss at least a week of action because of an upper-body injury.News UpdatesWed, 3 Mar 2010 15:12:18 ESTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=11165http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=11165Sabres 2, Penguins 3: Ruslan Fedotenko had a goal and an assist as the Pittsburgh Penguins took a 3-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres in the first game after the Olympic break for both teams.Game RecapsTue, 2 Mar 2010 22:06:04 ESTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=348http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=348USA 2, Canada 3 (F/OT): In the extra session, the Canadians were cycling around the left boards. Crosby pushed the puck down to the low left boards for Jarome Iginla, who fed the puck back to Crosby as he was being checked to the ice, and Crosby threw a quick shot on net that got past Ryan Miller for the win.News UpdatesSun, 28 Feb 2010 18:09:24 ESTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=11163http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=11163We meet again: While it's not quite the matchup that was being anticipated for the gold medal in hockey, it is a good one as the United States and Canada square off for all the marbles.News UpdatesSun, 28 Feb 2010 03:14:34 ESTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=11162http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=11162USA 6, Finland 1: To the amazement of the masses, it was over quickly. A crippling six-goal barrage in the first 13 minutes of the game punched the Americans' ticket to the gold-medal game.News UpdatesSat, 27 Feb 2010 00:27:36 ESTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=11161http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=11161