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, 5 Jul 2008 16:30:02 EDTSat, 5 Jul 2008 16:30:02 EDThttp://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/rss/index.phpWheeling and Dealing: The Buffalo Sabres acquired defenseman Craig Rivet and a 2010 seventh round draft selection from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for two second round selections. The deal came just hours after the Sabres traded the rights to restricted free agent Steve Bernier to the Vancouver Canucks.News UpdatesFri, 4 Jul 2008 16:45:00 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Paul Szeglowski)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10704http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10704Still Looking: Buffalo Sabres general manager Darcy Regier held a brief press conference at HSBC Arena Wednesday morning to discuss the ongoing free agency period. While the Sabres are prepared to take the trade route if needed, Regier believes free agency still might be the best option.News UpdatesWed, 2 Jul 2008 13:40:54 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Paul Szeglowski)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10702http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10702LGS Fan Blog: My heart sunk as I watched guys like Vrbata, Redden, Streit, and Rolston exit the market. But all hope is not lost my friends, there is still a decent amount of talent out there. Lets see where we stand as of July 2nd in terms of the free agent marketStaff ColumnsWed, 2 Jul 2008 08:20:10 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (LGS Staff)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10701http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10701Backup Signed: The Buffalo Sabres can scratch "signing a backup goaltender" off their summer to-do list as the team signed veteran netminder Patrick Lalime to a two-year contract worth a reported $1.0 million per season.News UpdatesTue, 1 Jul 2008 17:18:19 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Paul Szeglowski)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10700http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10700Moving Forward: We are only in the first few days of summer and free agency has just begun. While general manager Darcy Regier has some work to do and some moves to make, Sabres fans should definitely be excited about the team this upcoming season.Staff ColumnsTue, 1 Jul 2008 10:45:00 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Kevin Freiheit)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10699http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10699The First Move: The Buffalo Sabres re-signed centerman Paul Gaustad to a four-year contract on Monday. Per club policy, terms were not disclosed but TSN reports the deal is worth $9.2 million with Gaustad earning $1.7 million in the first year and $2.5 million per year for the remaining three years.News UpdatesMon, 30 Jun 2008 19:21:00 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (The Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10698http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10698Twas The Night Before...: Last year's start of free agency was arguably the worst day in the history of the Buffalo Sabres franchise. One year later, are the Sabres ready to reenergize the fan base all the while improving an already talented roster?Staff ColumnsMon, 30 Jun 2008 18:00:00 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Paul Szeglowski)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10697http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10697Restricted?: Last summer saw the Edmonton Oilers go after other team's restricted free agents. Buffalo took the brunt of that unexpected blow and was forced to match a mega-offer to Thomas Vanek. This summer many hockey gurus are anticipating the potential for more RFA offer sheets. Let's take a look at the 2008 Top NHL Restricted Free Agents.Staff ColumnsSun, 29 Jun 2008 17:00:00 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Mark Herman)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10696http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10696Free Agency Preview: July 1st marks the opening day for NHL teams to begin making offers to free agent players. A year after losing player after player to free agency, the Buffalo Sabres appear to be potential buyers this summer. LGS newcomer Mark Herman previews the Top 10 unrestricted free agents at each position.Staff ColumnsSun, 29 Jun 2008 16:30:00 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Mark Herman)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10695http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10695Money Money Money: The National Hockey League announced a salary cap increase for the fourth straight year on Thursday. The new cap is set at a maximum of $56.7 million, which is a $6.4 million increase from last season.News UpdatesThu, 26 Jun 2008 15:25:00 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (The Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10694http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10694Dev-Camp Roster: The Buffalo Sabres 2008 Development Camp kicked off Wednesday morning and will continue until July 1st at Niagara University. Fans are welcomed to attend the daily on-ice sessions from 3pm to 5pm at Dwyer Arena. View a list of all players, prospects and invitees attending this year's camp.News UpdatesThu, 26 Jun 2008 08:00:00 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Paul Szeglowski)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10693http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10693Not Short on Skills: After going big with their first selection, the Buffalo Sabres did the exact opposite when they tabbed 5-foot-9 center Tyler Ennis as the 26th overall selection of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.News UpdatesFri, 20 Jun 2008 23:41:10 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Paul Szeglowski)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10692http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10692A 'Big' Deal: At the expense of a 2009 third-round pick, the Buffalo Sabres made a deal with the Los Angeles Kings to move up one spot during the 2008 NHL Entry Draft to select 6-foot-7 defenseman Tyler Myers from the Kelowna Rockets of the Western Hockey League.News UpdatesFri, 20 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Paul Szeglowski)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10691http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=106911st Round Draft History: With the selections of Tyler Myers and Tyler Ennis, there have now been a total 43 Buffalo Sabres selected in the first round of the NHL Draft since the Blue and Gold tabbed Gilbert Perreault as the first overall selection of the 1970 Amateur Draft. View all of the Sabres first round selections.News UpdatesFri, 20 Jun 2008 16:40:17 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Paul Szeglowski)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10690http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10690Center of Attention: The Florida Panthers are expecting to trade center Olli Jokinen before or during the 2008 NHL Entry Draft that begins tonight with the first round of selections in Ottawa. The Sabres would be wise to make a push for the highly-touted centerman who would fill a big hole in the current Buffalo lineup.Staff ColumnsFri, 20 Jun 2008 15:00:00 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Paul Szeglowski)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10688http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10688NHL Draft Preview: Unlike last year, there is little question as to who the first pick will be come Friday night in Ottawa. The Lightning have all but stated that they will take 18-year-old Sarnia Sting centerman Steven Stamkos with the first overall selection, but it's anybody's guess as to how the rest of the draft will unfold.News UpdatesFri, 20 Jun 2008 08:00:00 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (The Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10689http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10689RIP Tim Russert: Buffalo native and supporter Tim Russert died suddenly and tragically Friday afternoon after suffering a heart attack inside the studios of NBC's Washington news bureau. Russert, who was born and raised in South Buffalo, was 58-years-old. The "Meet the Press" star was an avid Sabres and Bills supporter.News UpdatesFri, 13 Jun 2008 16:10:04 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Paul Szeglowski)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10687http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10687A New Home for the Kids: The Buffalo Sabres have announced the Portland Pirates as their new American Hockey League affiliate, ending a 29-year stint with the Rochester Americans.News UpdatesTue, 10 Jun 2008 17:31:48 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (LGS Staff)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10686http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10686Maybe Next Year?: Is it just me or does Ty Conklin have a golden horseshoe rammed in you-know-where? Think about it. The last three seasons, he was a backup for the Edmonton Oilers, who became the first eighth seed to advance to the Stanley Cup Finals. News UpdatesSat, 24 May 2008 09:34:02 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (LGS Staff)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10682http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10682Prospect Signed: Another day, another prospect signed as the Buffalo Sabres have come to terms to a three-year entry-level deal with center Felix Schutz. The 5-foot-11 forward becomes the third German-born player under contract with Buffalo, along with forwards Jochen Hecht and Philip Gogulla.News UpdatesWed, 7 May 2008 15:51:43 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Paul Szeglowski)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10681http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10681In The Fold: 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. Enroth, Persson and Kennedy also signed as the Sabres future looks bright. News UpdatesTue, 6 May 2008 15:40:46 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Paul Szeglowski)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10680http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10680Prospects Update: 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.News UpdatesSun, 13 Apr 2008 02:00:00 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Paul Szeglowski)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10678http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10678NCAA Frozen Four: Nathan Gerbe, the Buffalo Sabres fifth-round draft pick in 2005, posted two goals and two assists to help the Boston College Eagles capture their third NCAA championship with a 4-1 win over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Gerbe was named the Frozen Four's most outstanding player with eight points in two games.News UpdatesSat, 12 Apr 2008 22:22:00 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (The Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10679http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10679What Could Have Been: 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.Game RecapsSat, 5 Apr 2008 22:45:00 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (The Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=192http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=192Too Little, Too Late: 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.Game RecapsThu, 3 Apr 2008 22:14:01 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (The Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=191http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=191Gameday Preview: 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.Game PreviewsThu, 3 Apr 2008 11:05:33 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (The Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10675http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10675What Needs To Happen?: Believe it or not, the Buffalo Sabres still have a shot at the postseason despite the fact they did themselves no favors last week by blowing away three valuable points in games against Ottawa and Montreal. Updated through all games played on Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008.News UpdatesThu, 3 Apr 2008 10:30:00 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Paul Szeglowski)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10671http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10671Hanging Around: Maxim Afinogenov scored the game-winning goal in the sixth round of the shootout, as the Buffalo Sabres kept their faint playoff hopes alive with a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs at Air Canada Center. Game RecapsTue, 1 Apr 2008 23:09:50 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (The Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=190http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=190Gameday Preview: The Buffalo Sabres face the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight at the Air Canada Centre in need of a win and some out-of-town help. The Sabres remain in 10th place in the Eastern Conference, five points out of the final playoff spot with three games to go.Game PreviewsTue, 1 Apr 2008 10:32:33 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (The Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10673http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10673Still Breathing: Andrej Sekera's goal 39 seconds into overtime helped the Buffalo Sabres to a dramatic 2-1 victory over the Boston Bruins at HSBC Arena. The win pushed the Sabres to 86 points, keeping their slim playoff hopes alive. Buffalo is now five points out of the final playoff spot with three games to go.Game RecapsSun, 30 Mar 2008 21:19:49 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (The Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=189http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=189Fat Lady Warming Up: Christopher Higgins scored with 1:22 left in overtime as the Montreal Canadiens rallied from a late two-goal deficit to beat the Buffalo Sabres, 4-3, at HSBC Arena. The Sabres have dropped three of their last four and sit four points behind Boston for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with four games to play. Game RecapsFri, 28 Mar 2008 23:50:00 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (The Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=188http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=188Gameday Preview: The Montreal Canadiens will need to post their fourth consecutive victory if they want to regain sole possession of the top spot in the Eastern Conference tonight. Buffalo, meanwhile, is five points behind Philadelphia and Boston for the final two postseason spots in the Eastern Conference.Game PreviewsFri, 28 Mar 2008 11:10:03 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (The Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10669http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10669One for one: It's been a while since we've had a Postgame Power Play. So here is a brief one to whet your whistle after a shootout win in Ottawa.UncategorizedFri, 28 Mar 2008 01:10:48 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Timothy Chipp)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10668http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10668Die Another Day: Derek Roy scored the game-winner in the shootout as the Buffalo Sabres kept their playoff hopes alive with a 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Place. With the win, Buffalo now has 83 points, but sits five points out of the last spot in the Eastern Conference with five games to play.Game RecapsThu, 27 Mar 2008 23:29:27 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (The Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=187http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=187Gameday Preview: The Buffalo Sabres have no more room for error. In order to keep their faint playoff hopes alive, the Sabres will likely need some outside help and wins in all six of their remaining games starting tonight when they travel to Ottawa to face the Senators.Game PreviewsThu, 27 Mar 2008 10:40:05 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (The Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10666http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10666Season Killer: Leading 3-1 and with most of the momentum on their side, the Buffalo Sabres were less than eight minutes away from a much-needed victory when the Ottawa Senators scored five times in the closing minutes to put Buffalo's postseason aspirations on life support.Game RecapsTue, 25 Mar 2008 23:41:00 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (The Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=186http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=186Gameday Preview: The Ottawa Senators will try to avoid a third straight loss tonight, when they visit the Buffalo Sabres at HSBC Arena for the opener of a home-and-home series. Buffalo had won three straight contests before getting dealt a setback by visiting Toronto on Friday as the Maple Leafs downed the Sabres, 4-1, at HSBC Arena.Game PreviewsTue, 25 Mar 2008 10:40:58 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (The Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10664http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10664Maple Leafs 4, Sabres 1: Jason Blake registered a goal and an assist, as the Toronto Maple Leafs downed the Buffalo Sabres, 4-1, at HSBC Arena. Thomas Vanek tallied the lone goal for the Sabres, who had won three straight coming in. Ryan Miller allowed four goals on 24 shots in defeat.Game RecapsFri, 21 Mar 2008 23:06:37 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (The Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=185http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=185On The Shelf ... Again: The injury-plagued career of Tim Connolly took another hit Friday afternoon when Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier announced that the talented centerman will have surgery on his ailing hip this Monday and will be forced out of the lineup until next season.News UpdatesFri, 21 Mar 2008 17:53:58 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Paul Szeglowski)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10662http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10662Gameday Preview: The Buffalo Sabres will aim for their fourth straight victory, as they continue their push for the playoffs with tonight's home test against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Plus we take a look back at one of the most remarkable comebacks in Sabres history which took place against the Maple Leafs one year ago.Game PreviewsFri, 21 Mar 2008 11:00:00 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (The Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10661http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10661Now Do You Believe!: The Buffalo Sabres season was slipping away yet again as the Sabres entered the final period of play trailing 4-1 to the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning. But there would be no quit tonight. After being booed off the ice at the end of the second period, Buffalo unleashed a six-goal flurry in the final 15 minutes of play en route to an amazing 7-4 come-from-behind victory at HSBC Arena.Game RecapsWed, 19 Mar 2008 22:34:12 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (The Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=184http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=184I'm Ready!: Darcy Regier announced tonight that their 39-year-old defenseman Teppo Numminen is finally ready to return to practice. Team doctors cleared Numminen for full contact, deeming his sternum able to withstand the physical nature of the NHL. News UpdatesWed, 19 Mar 2008 22:19:08 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Christopher Papa)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10659http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10659Gameday Preview: The Buffalo Sabres will try to regain ground in the Eastern Conference playoff race tonight, when they host the lowly Tampa Bay Lightning at HSBC Arena. The Sabres have 79 points and are currently 10th in the East and three points behind Philadelphia for the conference's eighth and final postseason berth. Game PreviewsWed, 19 Mar 2008 13:20:13 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (The Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10658http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10658Injury Update: The Buffalo Sabres defense has been thinned out. After injuries to Jaroslav Spacek, Dmitri Kalinin and Nathan Paetsch, and fresh off of a deadline day deal sending Brian Campbell to the surging Sharks out west, the face have changed. But is an old face ready to return?News UpdatesWed, 19 Mar 2008 11:41:01 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Christopher Papa)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10657http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10657Injury Update: Teppo Numminen was seen at the arena carrying his equipment bag. This is the first appearance for Numminen all season after undergoing open-heart surgery to repair a faulty valve, which was then followed up with an unrelated procedure on his ankle. News UpdatesTue, 18 Mar 2008 16:46:30 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Christopher Papa)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10656http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10656In Ruff We Trust: Just when those in Sabres Nation thought the sky was falling, Lindy Ruff decided to pull a few more tricks from under his sleeve to get his team right back into the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race. Key line changes, the benching of Vanek and Afinogenov, and the increased role of Patrick Kaleta all led to two huge and much-needed victories this weekend.Staff ColumnsSun, 16 Mar 2008 00:05:00 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Paul Szeglowski)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10655http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10655Sabres 6, Maple Leafs 2: The Toronto Maple Leafs hope of making the playoffs this season just got a little more impossible Saturday night as the Buffalo Sabres kept their own postseason hopes alive and well with a 6-2 victory at Air Canada Centre. The Sabres scored three in the first and three in the third to climb within one point of the eighth and final playoff spot.Game RecapsSat, 15 Mar 2008 22:12:32 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (The Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=183http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=183Crystal Ball: In an attempt to make himself - and every other Sabres fan in Sabres Nation - feel better, LGS Columnist Timothy Chipp looks into the future of the Buffalo sports team that has dominated the emotions of the area for the last three years. And the results aren't as bad as once thought.Staff ColumnsSat, 15 Mar 2008 18:44:24 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (Timothy Chipp)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10653http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10653Only One Can Win: Both the Sabres and Maple Leafs are gunning for the last playoff spot in the Eastern Conference and will collide tonight, as Toronto plays host to Buffalo at Air Canada Center. The Sabres have the inside track, as they are ninth in the East, two points back of Philadelphia and its 79 points for the eighth seed. Toronto is a little further back with 74 points.Game PreviewsSat, 15 Mar 2008 10:20:00 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (The Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10652http://www.letsgosabres.com/pressbox/fullstory.php?newsid=10652Sabres 7, Hurricanes 1: Derek Roy scored two goals and added an assist as the Buffalo Sabres stormed out of the gate with four first period goals and trampled the Carolina Hurricanes, 7-1, at HSBC Arena. Adam Mair contributed a goal and two assists for the Sabres, who snapped a four-game losing streak and pulled to within two points of idle Philadelphia for the eighth and final playoff spot in the East.Game RecapsFri, 14 Mar 2008 22:34:00 EDTstaff@letsgosabres.com (The Sports Network)http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=182http://www.letsgosabres.com/gameday/recap.php?gameid=182