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'"Every game has playoff ramifications," said Ruff, who's team has a chance to finish first in the overall standings for the first time in franchise history. "We need to answer the bell because that's the type of hockey you're going to need to play going into the postseason."' … [Read more...] about Ruff: No time for Sabres to let up now

'Vanek has elevated his game and clearly is a rising star in the NHL. He was second on the Sabres in scoring with 37 goals and 74 points through 75 games - and his whopping plus-41 was tops in the NHL and far and away the best on the team.' … [Read more...] about Vanek’s Plus Side

'The life-long Sabres fan lists Atlanta's Ilya Kovalchuk as a favorite player...Kane does admit that he'd love a return home. "Growing up in Buffalo I always wanted to be a Sabre. That'd be cool to see me get drafted there but I'm not really worried about wherever I go. Just getting drafted by a team that would want my rights - that's exciting enough for me."' … [Read more...] about 2007 Prospect: Buffalo’s Pate Kane

'"It was a hard practice, and if things go as they have so far, I'm not seeing any problems with me playing Wednesday," said Kotalik. "We just did a lot of work to know how the knee would react in a full practice. We've been doing a lot of battling things in practice today and I felt pretty good. I felt strong and that's what I need to do to … [Read more...] about Returning Wednesday?

'"If things keep going the way they've been doing so far, I'm not seeing any problems playing Wednesday," said Kotalik, who added he will have to play with a knee brace.' … [Read more...] about Sabres LW Kotalik ready to return; Lydman, Paille close behind

'All due respect to Daniel Briere, who is the Sabre getting the MVP buzz, but is he having a hugely better season than Vanek? I realize that Vanek has to "pay his dues" to get the props he deserves, but he does lead Buffalo with 37 goals and even more impressively leads the NHL with a plus-41 plus-minus rating (goals scored at even strength when he's on the ice).' … [Read more...] about Vanek getting no MVP props

'But this team is as loaded as any, and still mad as heck about the Sabres’ dismantling of them in the playoffs. If Ray Emery stays good and Ottawa keeps skating, the Sabres have a wired bear to tangle with in Round 2.' … [Read more...] about Ottawa lurking for ‘scary’ playoff rematch

'What has been a marvelous regular season for the Buffalo Sabres can't end fast enough for the club's over-extended pro scouts. The Eastern Conference leaders are trying to get the book on up to six different first-round playoff opponents.' … [Read more...] about Scouting nightmare

'They are relentless. They never give up, and they work hard as a team. They have great goaltending. They’ve shown the last two games against Toronto that if they don’t work hard, they’re just an average hockey team.' … [Read more...] about Pulling no punches

Amerks' winning streak ends (Rochester D&C) Rochester left a big impression on Bednarski (Rochester D&C) Gritty Crunch rallies for win (Syracuse Post Standard) Syracuse 3, Rochester 2 (AP) Winning Streak Stopped (RNews.com) Syracuse ends Rochester's streak at four games (Amerks.com) Game notes (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage (Updtaed 4:45 a.m.)

'“If we want to be the big, bad team we think we are, we’re going to have to show a little more effort, that’s for sure -- early in games, at least,” Miller said. “We know we have the capability to score, but we got to start playing complete hockey.”' … [Read more...] about Another clunker angers Miller

A happier ending (Toronto Sun) Leafs bounce back (Toronto Sun) O'Neill not in lineup (Toronto Sun) This year’s Leafs can look back for inspiration (Toronto Sun) Leafs not dead yet (Toronto Star) Quiet bus journey worked wonders (Toronto Star) Young Colaiacovo playing with maturity (Toronto Star) Leafs bounce back to beat Sabres (Toronto Globe and Mail) Game recap … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Toronto Coverage

'"They regrouped. They wanted it really bad and came out and outworked us," Buffalo's Brian Campbell said. "I don't think we competed anywhere on the ice too much tonight."' … [Read more...] about Toronto 4, Buffalo 1

'"They played really well the whole game," Sabres defenceman Teppo Numminen said of the Leafs. "They came at us hard from the start, and they really competed. Our game is skating, and it seems like we weren't skating today. We've got to pick it up."' … [Read more...] about Tucker scores two to keep Leafs’ playoff hopes alive with 4-1 win over Sabres

'"It shouldn't (matter that the Leafs are desperate)," said Miller, who faced 16 Toronto shots in the first period and allowed three goals on 21 shots before being pulled in favour of Ty Conklin less than four minutes into the second. "We should be (desperate), too. That's a team we couldn't match up against. We're going to find soon that we're going to be the desperate team if … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres disappointed with their loss to the Maple Leafs