HTN: Hamilton Official Blasts Sabres

A politician in Hamilton, Ontario is calling on the Buffalo Sabres to support the move of a new NHL team to his city or risk a boycott. The Hamilton city councillor says the Sabres' silence has been deafening when it comes to the possible move of the Phoenix Coyotes. The Canadian lawmaker is already urging his residents to boycott the Toronto Maple Leafs for their opposition to the move.

HTN: Aud Artifacts Going to Hockey Hall

Memorial Auditorium is almost a memory, but twoorange seats, the original 1939 construction blueprints, and several other pieces of memorabilia will be enshrined at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto. Mayor Byron Brown will present the seats to Hall of Fame representatives.

Hometown Sports: Sabres Falling Short

The Sabres couldn't raise their game to beat a superior team, and thus their playoff chances took another critical hit last night. Marian Hossa scored twice in a three-goal third period as the Red Wings skated past the Sabres 4-1 at HSBC Arena. Paul Gaustad had the only goal of the night for Buffalo, which is four points behind the Rangers and Panthers for the final playoff spot in the East, with only three games left.

Hometown Sports: Sabres Surrender Key Point

The Sabres saw their playoff chances take a brutal hit last night, as Ilya Kovalchuk scored the game-winner with 29.9 seconds left in overtime, to lead the Atlanta Thrashers to a 3-2 win at Philips Arena. With time running down in the extra period, Thomas Vanek's shot was blocked by Kovalchuk and the Thrashers star was able to beat Ryan Miller on the ensuing breakaway. Vanek had a pair of power-play goals for the Sabres, who were trying to extend a three-game winning streak and improve their dwinding postseason chances. Buffalo is now five points behind the Canadiens for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The Sabres concludes a three-game road trip at Washington on Friday, with just about no margin for error left.

Hometown Sports: Sabres Win, Miller Headed Back

Jason Pominville had a goal and two assists as the Sabres used a four-goal third period to rally past the Panthers, 5-3, at HSBC Arena. Craig Rivet, Clarke MacArthur, Maxim Afinogenov and Tim Connolly also found the net for Buffalo, which put the brakes on a four-game skid. The win moved the Sabres within five points of Montreal in the race for the eighth and final playoff spot in the East. Pominville said it was a huge comeback triumph

Looks like goalie Ryan Miller will be back in action Friday night. Coach Lindy Ruff thinks Miller will return to the nets for the game against Toronto at HSBC Arena. The goalie suffered a high-ankle sprain injured leg February 21st during a game against the Rangers.

Hometown Sports: Sabres Play on Deadline Day

On NHL Trade Deadline Day, the struggling Sabres host the red-hot Montreal Canadiens tonight at HSBC Arena. The Canadiens have won four in a row, while Buffalo has dropped three straight and four of their last five, to drop outside the Eastern Conference playoff race for the time being. On a positive note, Buffalo expects to have leading goal scorer Thomas Vanek back on the ice tonight after he missed nine games with a fractured jaw.

Today is the last day for NHL clubs to make deals. The league trade deadline is at 3 p.m. Eastern. Columbus and Ottawa pulled off the first trade, as the Blue Jackets dealt goaltender Pascal Leclaire and a second-round pick in the 2009 draft to the Senators in exchange for forward Antoine Vermette. Still possibly changing uniforms are defensemen Jay Bouwmeester and Chris Pronger, and forwards Bill Guerin and Olli Jokinen. The Sabres buzz revolves around center Tim Connolly, who will probably either be resigned to a multi-year deal, or dealt away.

Hometown Sports: Lalime Out Sick

The Sabres goaltending problem may be turning into a full-out crisis. Channel 2 is reporting that Patrick Lalime missed practice because of illness. Starter Ryan Miller is already hurt. 20 year-old Jhonas Enroth, who has never played a game in the NHL, may have to go against the Carolina Hurricanes Thursday night.

Hometown Sports: Miller Out

Sabre Goalie Ryan Miller is out indefinitely with a high left ankle sprain. Patrick Lalime is getting the starter's slot until further notice, with rookie Jhonas Enroth headed here from Portland to be the backup. Lalime will be in the crease tomorrow night when Buffalo hosts Anaheim.

Hometown Sports: Sabres Recap

WECK's Brad Riter reports from HSBC Arena after a dominant Sabre performance.

Hometown Sports

Road Warriors: The Sabres have a couple of days off before a stretch of three road games in four nights. Back-to-back road tests against tough Western Conference teams are coming up, at Chicago Wednesday and Dallas Thursday, before a quick stop home Saturday to host Carolina. After that, it's the longest trip of the season, as the Sabres are away for two and a half weeks, first down south and then out west.

Sports: Connolly back for Rangers Game

The Sabres will try to match their longest winning streak of the season when they welcome the struggling New York Rangers for
this evening's matchup at HSBC Arena. Buffalo has won three straight and can match a streak that came with victories in the first four games of the season. Forward Tim Connolly is back after missing 24 games with a broken rib. Buffalo is undefeated since the calendar changed to 2009, as the club's last loss came on December 30 against visiting Washington.

Breaking News: Senator Suspended

It didn't take long for the NHL to act: Ottawa's Jarkko Ruutu has been suspended for two games after last night's biting incident involving Sabre Andrew Peters. Peters got the penalty on the play. The Sabres won 4-2.

Reason with Scott Leffler

With guest Tim Schmidt on the Sabres-Senators biting incident.

HTN: Sabres for Sale?

The Buffalo Sabres are denying reports that the team is up for sale. Western New York Hockey will publish a story Thursday that says ownership is speaking with prospective buyers. Magazine publisher Steve Manson stands behind the story, broken by veteran hockey writer Jim Kelley.

Yesterday, Sabres Managing Partner Larry Quinn said the team was not negotiating a sale, and that no consideration would be given to any buyer who would move the team away from Buffalo. Sabres Chief Operating Officer Daniel DiPofi also said that under no circumstances will the team team move out of Buffalo.

Brad Riter Show: Jim Kelley on the Sabres for Sale

Brad spoke with veteran hockey writer Jim Kelley about Kelley's story that the Sabres were being actively shopped.

HTN: Report Says Sabres are for Sale

One day after the Bills-Dolphins game in Toronto, amid continuing questions about the NFL's future in Buffalo, now there are reports regarding our other major sports franchise. Several media outlets are reporting that the Sabres could be for sale. Managing Partner Larry Quinn says there are no negotiations occurring, and that the organization will never entertain discussions to move the team out of Buffalo.

Reason with Scott Leffler - Monday 12/1

Scott talks with sports reporter Tim Schmitt about the Bills and Sabres, and discusses the store trampling in New Jersey.

Sabres Start Two and Oh

Ales Kotalik and Jason Pominville each had a goal and two assists as the Sabres cruised to a 7-1 win over the Islanders at Nassau Coliseum. Thomas Vanek lit the lamp two more times. Patrick Lalime made 23 saves to help Buffalo start the season with a pair of wins.

Sabres Drop Preseason Opener

Hockey's Here! The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Sabres 7-4 in the preseason opener at the Air Canada Centre. Marek Zagrapan, Philip Gogulla, Mark Mancari and Jochen Hecht had the goals for Buffalo.

Pominville Resigns with Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres agreed to terms on a five-year contract extension with forward Jason Pominville on Thursday. Pominville tallied 27 goals and a career-high 53 assists while playing in all 82 games last season. The 25-year-old has posted 61 goals and 87 helpers in three NHL seasons, all with Buffalo.