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Miller Signing Put Sabres Back In The Game
Published 7/19/2008 by Paul at KK Hockey
... offers, no botching of tentative agreements, no animosity, no jerking around a star player, no distractions. It was a grand departure from business practices that led to Chris Drury and Daniel Briere bolting, Brian Campbell getting traded and the franchise landing on its ear. By golly, maybe they’ve finally learned their lesson. Miller wanted to remain here. The Sabres showed they were committed to keeping him. Everybody’s satisfied. more

Buffalo Discovers the Convenience of Re-Signing Current Players
Published 7/21/2008 at PuckUpdate
... . I guess the Sabres are starting to see the value of players who are actually willing to play in Buffalo. Apparently, there aren't a ton of players like that. Bucky Gleason says the lock-ups are good news if for no other reason than it lets the Sabres concentrate on hockey, not who they're not signing. ...

Crticizing Management...Fair or unfair?
Published 7/22/2008 by D.O. at Die By The Blade: Front Page Posts
... The criticism of management continues in Buffalo despite the team making some signings in the recent days, including the signing of goalie Ryan Miller.  Our favorite writer at the Buffalo news actually found it in his heart to praise management, although he never mentioned Larry Quinn.  In the same piece however he still found it necessary to mention how the team failed with Drury, Briere and Campbell.  I find it hilarious that he refuses to admit he was wrong even though it is quite apparent that there is no room for them here.  I would love ...