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IN THE FOLD

Sabres sign highly-touted Gerbe to entry-level deal
Nathan Gerbe's days of dominating the NCAA are over. The Buffalo Sabres announced this afternoon that the dynamic 5-foot-5 forward has signed a three-year entry-level deal worth $2.55 million. If Gerbe, who will forgo his senior year at Boston College, makes the Sabres roster, he will earn $850,000 per year. [+]

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PROSPECTS UPDATE

Butler signs a three-year, $1.73 Million deal with Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres signed one of their top collegiate prospects while another one of their future stars led his NCAA team to the Frozen Four Championship on Saturday. Chris Butler announced today that he will forgo his senior year at the University of Denver to turn pro next season while Nathan Gerbe carried Boston College to the Frozen Four championship. [+]

WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN

With nothing to play for, Sabres look their best
Thomas Vanek recorded his fourth hat trick of the season, accounting for all Buffalo goals as the Sabres shut down Boston, 3-0, at TD Banknorth Garden. Jocelyn Thibault stopped all 17 shots he faced to post his second shutout of the season for the Sabres, who finished out of playoff contention despite a 39-31-12 record. [+]

TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE

Canadiens officially eliminate Sabres from playoffs
The Buffalo Sabres have become the third team in NHL history to not make the playoffs a year after winning the Presidents' Trophy. The Montreal Canadiens had the honor of knocking the Sabres out of contention with a 3-1 victory at the Bell Centre in Montreal. [+]

GAMEDAY PREVIEW

Two points tonight will keep Sabres playoff hopes alive
The Buffalo Sabres will try to keep their faint playoff hopes alive tonight, when they visit the Northeast Division champion Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre. The Sabres are three points out of the final playoff spot in the East with just two games to play. [+]