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'Lindy Ruff wanted his team to respect the Penguins and play tonight's game as if it were a playoff game. He wanted to see his team play the perfect road game, and that's exactly what the Sabres' head coach got.' … [Read more...] about Sabres flex road muscle; Vanek scores then scares

Key for Amerks: Consistency (Rochester D&C) Patrick Kaleta named Amerks' Man Of The Year (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'A Sabres victory will have a threefold effect on the NHL standings. A win would: A) clinch the Northeast Division, giving the Sabres their first division title since 1996-97; B) clinch the Eastern Conference, giving the Sabres their first regular-season conference crown since 1979-80; and C) put the Sabres in first place in the race for the Presidents’ Trophy, … [Read more...] about Pens&#8217 power play tests Sabres&#8217 killers

'Coach Lindy Ruff said Connolly would be used in a limited role should he come back. “I don’t think we’re going to get him in good enough shape to play him in a regular line status,” Ruff said. “He may be able to get nine, 10 minutes and the special teams type of time. And that might be effective enough. If that area helps our team, we’d … [Read more...] about Connolly, Afinogenov skate in practice

'"I'm really just taking it day-by-day trying to do as much as I can each day without overdoing it," said an upbeat Connolly.' … [Read more...] about End in sight

Plenty still at stake in last three games (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Scouting the Sabres (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Buffalo (50-21-7) at Pittsburgh (45-23-11) (AP) Sabres can clinch top seed in Eastern Conference (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (50-21-7) at Pittsburgh Penguins (45-23-11) (The Sports Network) Penguins return home Tuesday to battle Sabres at 7 p.m. … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Pittsburgh Coverage (Updated 1:00 p.m.)

'"It feels a little better, and hopefully, it's going to improve every day," said Afinogenov, who missed the last 19 games after suffering a broken wrist against Edmonton on Feb. 17. "I need to just work on my wrist skills. I need to get exercise for my wrist with some dumbbells or something."' … [Read more...] about Afinogenov, Connolly Improve

' "It's an honor to be recognized for that," said Stafford about the award. "It's a pretty big deal, but I'm just glad I've been given an opportunity to be a part of the guys here."' … [Read more...] about Young Star Shines Bright

'Briere earned $5 million for 2006-07 and given his 90-plus points this year could easily command over $7 million per season on the open market. Drury earned $3 million and could possibly double his money as a free agent. Even if the two agreed to "hometown discounts" to remain in Buffalo their combined salaries could potentially cost Regier almost $11 million … [Read more...] about Tough summer for Sabres?

'With 9 goals and 4 assists in March, Drew Stafford was named the NHL Rookie of the Month.' … [Read more...] about Drew Stafford Named NHL Rookie Of The Month

'The two players practiced Monday, and Coach Lindy Ruff said both could be cleared for contact by Wednesday. Ruff said it's possible one or both could play before the Sabres close their regular season Sunday at Philadelphia.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' Afinogenov, Connolly close to returning

'The postseason is another level,'u Ruff said after Vanek scored his team-high 39th goal in Saturday night's 4-3 loss to the Montreal Canadiens in the Bell Centre. 'The regular season is one, the postseason is another one. The last postseason was disappointing, but Thomas has had a great year. He should be excited to get into the postseason, but it's … [Read more...] about Vanek still has much to prove

'The NHL Sabres finished No. 1 in "Fan Satisfaction" among the 122 teams in North America's four major team sports. But the NFL Bills were No. 1 in the "Official Team of Pain and Suffering" ratings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ranked tops and Bills are 'flops'

'The Sabres would have to lose all four of their remaining games and the Senators would have to win their final three to prevent the Sabres from taking the conference.' … [Read more...] about Habs spoil the Sabres&#8217 party

'Andrew Peters, the Sabres’ enforcer, was scandalized by what he heard from Campbell. It was as if he thought the very foundations of professional hockey were in jeopardy, to say nothing of his paychecks. The last few times we’ve seen Andrew throw down the gloves and engage enemy enforcers, it seemed more like what the Japanese call “Kabuki theater,” two … [Read more...] about NHL gives thought about entering 21st century