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Sabres seeking solution to slump

‘”That wasn’t the lowest game I’ve been involved in by far,” Ruff said. “I have been involved in games where, even earlier this year, I walked out and said the effort was low, the skating was at an all-time low. We skated [Monday]. We competed hard in a lot of situations but bang, you make a mistake it goes down the ice and it’s in your net.”‘

Miller gives the Sabres a rough ride

‘How does Ruff ride a goalie whose record is worse than a lot of NHL backups, including his own? Maybe he’ll revert to calling goaltenders 1A and 1B, as he did in November. Who would be 1A?’

Kane enjoys facing Buffalo in any arena

‘”This is always an exciting game for me to play,” Kane said after practice at Johnny’s Ice House, the Blackhawks’ facility just down West Madison Avenue from the United Center. “It’s one of the first things I check on the schedule — if we’re going to Buffalo or if we’re playing them here. It’s exciting to have them come to town.”‘

Sabres need more from Leopold

‘Leopold has struggled lately and has played almost 30 minutes in some games. Lindy Ruff said, “Yes he has and that was a discussion I had with Leo, he’s made some tough decisions, those tough decisions have turned into goals going the other way. There’s times where you’ve got to make tight plays and there’s times where off the wall or off the glass is you best play.”’

Sabres Ruff discusses trades

‘“Darcy and I sit and talk about every option. That includes trading players, it includes bringing up players and sending down players, we’ve had lots of conversations, but the obligation on my part is to get Stafford to a point where he feels comfortable scoring goals.”‘

Robitaille on Sabres Woes

‘Robitaille said making a coaching change and or trading players is risky. “Is a very risky situation when you start pulling people out of your hockey club at this time of the year, whether it be a general manager or a coach. I’ll certainly tell you this much Lindy Ruff will never be out of work. I know that much. If anything like that did happen he wouldn’t be around here long and he would do very well with any hockey club he’s with. It hasn’t all been a disaster over the years, there’s been a lot of good times but right now I’ll tell you what it doesn’t feel too good. Its getting ugly so they better to pull some wins off here quickly.”‘

What do the Sabres need to do?

‘Regier has built a solid, talented team and farm system. But it does appear that he tends to fall in love with those players, and may be hesitant to get rid of any of them.’