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'Diminutive C Daniel Briere is the entire package. The Sabres' leading scorer potted six game winners during the season. If the Islanders have any chance of upsetting Buffalo, wingers Jason Blake and Ryan Smyth must be front and centre every game. Smyth had 16 points in 24 games in the Oilers' post-season charge in 2006.' … [Read more...] about Isles may die by the sword

'The Sabres clearly had lost their momentum after having a ten day layoff following the Chicago series. Worse than the two losses, the team lost Gare, Dudley and Craig Ramsay to injury.' … [Read more...] about A look back at the 1979-1980 Buffalo Sabres

'But for every pessimist out there in fandom, there is a guy like me. I’m that someone who forgets the negatives and cheers the Sabres on to eventual defeat every season. I’m completely sold on this team every time they make the final eight.' … [Read more...] about Emotions running high as Sabres look to break “curse”

'“We found that out last year,” Regier said. “You need a lot of good players, but you do need a lot of good luck. That’s a big part of it. At this time of year, nothing’s easy.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres aren’t taking anything for granted

'In two more years, Andrew Orpik should the jump to the pro ranks. And if for some reason, the NHL doesn't work out, one thing is certain - he’ll be just fine because he’ll have an education to fall back on.' … [Read more...] about Educating Andrew

Motivated Toronto edges Amerks (Rochester D&C) Marlies drop Americans (CP) First of the Amerks' Last Four (RNews.com) Amerks suffer first shootout loss of season (Amerks.com) Amerks announce playoff dates (Amerks.com) Florida returns players to Rochester for playoffs (Amerks.com) Earl Leads Marlies to Victory (TorontoMarlies.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

DiPietro Starts Workouts, but Dubielewicz Will Start (New York Times) DiPietro on the mend, but Dubie stays in net (New York Daily News) Rangers, Devils icy hot; Isles team of destiny? (New York Daily News) Wade's world (New York Post) Islanders-Sabres matchups (New York Post) Rising to a big occasion (New York Newsday) DP targeting a return (New York Newsday) Zednik … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s New York Coverage

'Sabres in 5.' … [Read more...] about Stanley Cup Finals Preview – Buffalo vs. NY Islanders

'"I'm still not happy about it. I don't think I ever will be," Vanek said. "But it's over with. There's nothing I can do now. It's in the past and hopefully it'll go better this year."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Vanek out to prove he’s ready for playoffs this time

'"They're going to break me down and try and figure out what I do on a consistent basis in certain situations," said Miller. "Hopefully, with the way I've been trying to build my game up in the last month or so, I'm playing positionally sound and it's hard to work around that."' … [Read more...] about The Secret to Miller’s Success

'"[Mair's] been here a long time," said Ruff of the six-year veteran. "He's played every game this year and he's played hard. He's been there for teammates. Within our system, he's played very hard and he deserves to play."' … [Read more...] about Mair Getting The Start

'"I don't know anybody like him," says Sabres general manager Darcy Regier. Mike Eruzione, the 1980 Olympic hockey star who as an assistant at BU coached Drury, says, "He's not superskilled. He just wins."' … [Read more...] about Chris Drury: The Winner

'At 5’5, he is one of the nation’s smallest players, but Nathan Gerbe is also one of the fastest and most talented. The Buffalo Sabres prospect has had an outstanding sophomore campaign, currently second on Boston College with 47 points.' … [Read more...] about Q&A with Nathan Gerbe

'“It’s a great story for them,” Ruff said. “You look at it, somebody had said it would be a lot of shock if one playoff spot came down to a shootout, and it came down to a shootout. The rookie goaltender ends up stealing the show. It couldn’t get more exciting for him. You get a chance to play, and then you get to play in that situation for a … [Read more...] about Dubielewicz&#8217s rise no pipe dream

'“Obviously, I’m fortunate to get a chance to stick around up here,” Stafford said in the Amherst Pepsi Center. “I’m going to take advantage of that opportunity and try to play as well as I can and help the team out wherever they want me to play.”' … [Read more...] about Tip of cap brings Stafford back