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'Although the comfort of a blowout in the making almost degenerated into a self-induced implosion for the Sabres, they ultimately inflicted their own season-long abuse policy of opponents by backing up their counterpunching attack with timely defensive plays and clutch goaltending when it mattered most.' … [Read more...] about ECQF # 5: Sabres 4, Islanders 3

'Maybe my memory is fading, but I don’t remember Ted Nolan whining to officials during his tenure with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about First Round Playoffs

'"It was the save of the series," said Satan, who was the game's third star with a goal and assist. "I don't know how he saved it."' … [Read more...] about Saving the day

'Henrik Tallinder and Toni Lydman: I don’t know if it is because they are hurt, or if it is just because they are panicking, but these two have had a rocky last couple of games. Friday night’s game wasn’t any better. Dishonorable mention: Sabres' third-period effort.' … [Read more...] about Playoffs finally arrive in downtown Buffalo

A tough Price to beat for Amerks in series (Rochester D&C) Experience pays off (Hamilton Spectator) Fans missing great hockey (Hamilton Spectator) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'"Canadiens fans are the best," Johnson said while standing in a Washington Street parking lot. "They come to town with a lot of money." Instead, the Sabres are playing the New York Islanders - not the same draw as the Leafs or Canadiens. "I almost gagged when I heard it was the Islanders," he said. "Who cares about them?"' … [Read more...] about Scalpers suffer in playoffs

'Two of the three wholesalers who distributed the 65,000 cases of the specially packaged beer, Try-it Distributing in Lancaster and Lake Beverage in West Henrietta, Thursday said they expect to be out of it today.' … [Read more...] about Bud's suds back Sabres

'Actually, it would be nice to see the Sabres explode in Game 5 and get this thing over with. Every game has been way too close for comfort.' … [Read more...] about Fire on ice

'The Sabres have never lost a series after taking a 3-1 lead. They ended four series in Game Five and the other two in Game Six.' … [Read more...] about Sabres not looking for white flag

'"The skill level of this team, going from one line to another, is definitely something that never happens,'' Zubrus said. ""Even the good teams I've been on, there's always a first and second line. Then there's a checking line. But here, any of the four lines can score goals."' … [Read more...] about Zubrus makes hockey&#8217s best team better

'Teddy, old pal, you're grousing about a 15-minute oil change taking 16 minutes to a city that's had its tires slashed. You want to talk controversial goals? Try Game Six of the 1999 Stanley Cup finals. Third overtime. Brett Hull's skate in the crease when the decider is scored. The Cup being presented to the Stars while replays show the goal was tainted. The NHL citing a memo … [Read more...] about Sabres know the taste of sour grapes

'“They’re just trying to cause some controversy to get their guys mad about something, and it’s understandable,” Miller said Thursday. “It was very close, but I feel the play stayed between my legs until I was pushed."' … [Read more...] about Stung by no-goal replay, Islanders hit fast forward

'Regier believed he got a raw deal in 1995, when Islanders ownership was looking for a general manager and overlooked him. Regier had been a good, hard, productive, respected worker for the organization for the better part of two decades. He was a direct heir of Bill Torrey and Al Arbour and he was working as the GM after Don Maloney was fired. Still, the management group chose … [Read more...] about Regier got masters degree on LI

Isles Try to Put Close Calls and Noncalls Behind Them (New York Times) Ted tells Isles to forget refs (New York Daily News) Isles must fight back (New York Post) NHL backs calls that doomed Isles (New York Newsday) Regier got masters degree on LI (New York Newsday) Pushed to brink again (New York Newsday) Sabres look to advance to conference semifinals (Sportsticker) (8) … [Read more...] about Friday’s New York Coverage (Updated 11:30 a.m.)

'"He could be here taking all the glory," said Sabres secondyear forward Jason Pominville, "but he's not like that. For him, it's all about the team winning. He should know. He's the only guy on the team who's ever won before."' … [Read more...] about ‘Captain Clutch’ walks softly with big stick