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Sabres’ Regier remains upbeat despite latest injury

‘”I have a fairly lengthy history in the game, and you take a certain comfort that this is a very unusual year, and they don’t come around very often,” Regier said. “Not unlike the winter in Buffalo this year. I think that that awareness allows you to kind of keep your head down, you keep moving, you have confidence in the staff, in the players. You recognize that if you stay with it things will turn.”‘

Patrick to fill in against Bruins if Ruff can’t coach

‘”I’m hoping and expecting to see him here,” said Patrick, who would take over if Ruff is unable to attend. “We’re going to prepare the team like normal. It’s going to be the same routine. … We’re going to do everything we can to get ready to win a game. That’s our focus.”‘

Sabres goalie Miller enjoying wins milestone as play picks up

‘“Not everything’s going to go your way,” Miller said about the rough season he’s experienced. “It’s a lot like life. You’re going to have ups and downs, and how you handle those ups and downs is a big thing. If you’re going to sit there and wallow in it, you’re probably going to be a person that doesn’t see the light at the end of the tunnel and get any satisfaction out of life.”‘

Sabres coach Ruff day to day after breaking 3 ribs

‘“Based on this morning, it’s certainly very painful. He was in a lot of pain,” Regier said. “He’s in a good mood, as good as he can be. But he’s talking pretty quietly for obvious reasons.”’

Sabres’ Ruff ‘Day-to-Day,’ May Not Coach Wednesday

‘When asked if Ruff would be able to coach Wednesday night when the Sabres take on the Boston Bruins at First Niagara Center, Regier simply replied: “Day-to-day. We’ll see how he feels in the morning and he’ll make a determination on it from there.”‘