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'''The first couple periods, I didn't think we were in the game at all. If it wasn't for Jhonas, I don't think that the score would have been as close as it was,'' Sabres coach Ted Nolan said. ''I thought in the third period we played a bit better. We took a bad penalty, again. They capitalized, and that was the difference.''' … [Read more...] about Stars coach Ruff earns 600th NHL win over Sabres

'"We need better starts. We got in a hole early," Ennis said. "They took it to us. We took penalties and they really dominated us in the first period. Enroth played great, but we need a better start."' … [Read more...] about Dallas 3, Buffalo 2

'Buffalo saw its three-game winning streak end despite a two-goal game from left winger Tyler Ennis and two assists from left winger Matt Moulson.' … [Read more...] about Stars edge Sabres to give Ruff win No. 600

'Ennis tied it by adding his second of the night at 3:23 of the final period, slamming home a Matt Moulson deflection that ricocheted off the glass. Alex Chiasson broke the tie about seven minutes later, tipping a Jamie Benn power play shot past Enroth for the 3-2 lead.' … [Read more...] about Stars Hold Off Sabres 3-2

'Rookie wing Alex Chiasson scored the game-winner for Dallas at 10:25 of the third period when a shot from Stars captain Jamie Benn deflected off Chiasson's right leg for a power-play goal.' … [Read more...] about Stars edge Sabres for Ruff’s 600th win

'“The first couple periods, I didn’t think we were in that game at all,” Sabres interim coach Ted Nolan said. “If it wasn’t for Jhonas, I don’t think the score would’ve been as close as it was. But in the third period, we played a little bit better and then we took a bad penalty again. They capitalize and that was the difference.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ win streak halted at 3 by Stars

'“I don’t even want to think about it, to tell you the truth. It’s that tough,” Nolan said. “It hasn’t just been the last two months with Patty. I formed that relationship with him as a player back last time I was coaching. Everybody knows what kind man Patty is. They don’t come much better than him.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres want to keep Nolan, but coach’s desire to stay unclear

'Following practice Sunday morning, Nolan pretty much seemed like he was close to joining LaFontaine out the door. After three months of saying he wanted to be the Sabres coach on a permanent basis, Nolan would no longer make that commitment in the wake of LaFontaine’s stunning departure a few hours earlier.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ situation is as clear as mud

'“I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t disappointed at first,” Stewart said. “If you think I’m going to come in here and pout and feel sorry for myself, that’s not the kind of person I am. I’m going to make the best of the situation and look at the positive.”' … [Read more...] about New Sabres Halak, Stewart prove to be quite witty

'“It’s tough,” Nolan said after the Sabres prepared for tonight’s game in Dallas against the Stars. “I don’t even want to think about it right now, to tell you the truth. It’s that tough.”' … [Read more...] about Reeling Sabres insist Pat LaFontaine wasn’t fired; Ted Nolan upset over departure

'“It’s not easy,” Halak said. “Obviously, you build something during the season.”' … [Read more...] about Leaving Blues for lowly Sabres wasn’t easy for newcomers Jaroslav Halak and Chris Stewart

'It’s much more logical, in my view, that LaFontaine, one of the classiest acts in National Hockey League history, lost a power struggle. The only question is who won ... owner Terry Pegula? ... team president Ted Black? ... senior advisor Ken Sawyer ?... new general manager Tim Murray?' … [Read more...] about More Sabres dysfunction; local radio

'“When it’s suddenly over like that, you replay things in your mind, how you handled situations and going forward how you want to handle situations,’’ Ruff said. “Other coaches told me: It’s going to be hard, but you’re going to like the change. You’ll get an opportunity to do some things when you’re somewhere else, change some of the coaching strategies.’’' … [Read more...] about Stars coach Lindy Ruff feeling little sentiment as old club visits Dallas

Stars coach Lindy Ruff feeling little sentiment as old club visits Dallas (Dallas Morning News) Will Stars defenseman Trevor Daley finally be able to contain the Sabres' Matt Moulson? (Dallas Morning News) GameDay: Buffalo Sabres at Dallas Stars (Fort Worth Star Telegram) Sabres-Stars Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (18-34-8) at Dallas Stars (28-22-10) (The Sports … [Read more...] about Monday’s Dallas Coverage

Blues win in Miller's debut (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Miller happy for new start with Blues (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Blues expect Ott to fit in well (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Halak, Stewart descend into Sabres chaos (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Trade has turned long-suffering Blues into Cup favorites (Fox Sports Midwest) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Saint Louis Coverage