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Sabres at opposite end of spectrum than Leafs

‘“We’re struggling and it comes down to winning one game and building on that,” Thomas Vanek said. “We’re aware of the big picture and that’s to win more than a few. But if you look at it that way it is just too much. Everybody has to step up. Don’t be happy with making plays. We have to finish them. That’s when this team is going to turn the corner.”‘

Pegula not ready to pull the trigger

‘”What everybody is missing is that I’ve been carrying around 167 man games,” he said by telephone Thursday evening. “Forget about the season. I’m talking about the last 25 games. We’ve had 18 players go down. It’s like a merry-go-round every night. You look on the ice and what are your defensive pairs tonight? Hell, who knows? Who’s healthy?”‘

All-Star nod cancels Pominville’s vacation

‘”It’s a pretty cool opportunity,” Pominville said. “It should be a fun weekend. I’m obviously excited. I’ve been used to having a little bit of a break, but I guess this year will be a little different.”‘

MSG, Time Warner dispute leaves Sabres fans in the dark

‘Time Warner officials say MSG refuses to budge off of a 53 percent hike in what the cable giant formerly paid the network under its last deal. MSG officials characterize the figure as “a gross miscalculation” but still refuse to disclose figures of their own.’

Leafs tilting rivalry in their favor

‘The Sabres, once 29-9-1 against the Leafs following the lockout, have lost five of six to their closest and fiercest Northeast Division rival, including a 2-0 setback Tuesday in Toronto.’

Pominville selected to All-Star team

‘This year, however, he roared out of the gate. Through 42 games, the winger has 14 goals and 42 points, putting him 11th in NHL scoring.’