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'“We’ve got to win,” Sabres winger Drew Stafford said. “We’re not desperate for points, but we want to be the top team. We want to go into the playoffs with the top seed. If we play with that desperation, we’ll be fine. We should have that same kind of mentality that we’re fighting for a playoff spot.”' … [Read more...] about Feeling at home in first, Sabres hit road

'Spacek likely will be the next to suit up. His broken hand is almost ready. He said he should play before the Sabres come home from their four-game road trip.' … [Read more...] about Spacek&#8217s return at end of road

'"We saw a lot of good things in the conditioning camp in the summertime," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "He's a big body with some real good skills that can play physical, even dominate physically at times, and we really feel he's only going to get better."' … [Read more...] about Quick-study Stafford has settled in nicely with Sabres

'When Drew Stafford first saw 15-year-old Sidney Crosby when the two were teammates at Shattuck-St. Mary's, a prep school in Minnesota, he knew the guy they now call "Sid the Kid" was going to be a star.' … [Read more...] about Stafford meeting great expectations

'“We’ve been a real good road team this year,” he said. “And you have to be a good road team if you want to win in the playoffs.”' … [Read more...] about Team hits the road in search of a fresh start

'Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said he believes Miller is "building on last year," and Miller doesn't disagree. "It's been a continuation," he said. "I don't think I've changed too much. I've obviously learned some stuff, being a fifth-year pro."' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie trained to succeed

Sabres goalie trained to succeed (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Scouting the Sabres (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Buffalo (44-19-5) at Pittsburgh (37-21-10) (AP) Sabres start four-game road trip against Penguins (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (44-19-5) at Pittsburgh Penguins (37-21-10) (The Sports Network) Penguins welcome Sabres to Mellon Arena on Tuesday … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Pittsburgh Coverage (Updated 1:30 p.m.)

'"We have to find our game and get some bounces, but we have to create those as well," said Briere. "We want to finish first, but we know that we're going to be in a tough fight until the end of the year. New Jersey is right on our heals, so hopefully, it going to put some urgency into our play a little more and we can get back on the winning track."' … [Read more...] about Follow The Road To Winning

'Tim Connolly's knee is pain-free, and he's resumed riding an exercise bike to get back in shape. Maxim Afinogenov will travel with the team to Pittsburgh, where he will continue skating while recovering from a broken scaphoid.' … [Read more...] about Connolly pain-free; Spacek close to returning

'“We’re going to have to play some defense and complement the offense. Right now, when teams are sitting back, it’s tough to get a flow going, and we’re such a flow team. Last year, we really improved when we realized we could win by playing defense.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres need educating

Shoddy defense hurts Amerks in 4th straight loss (Rochester D&C) Penguins ease past Amerks (Wilkes-Barre Citizens Voice) Pens get a win to end road trip (Wilkes-Barre Times Leader) Penguins overpower Amerks (Scranton Times Tribune) Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 4, Rochester 1 (AP) Amerks Fall Again (RNews.com) Pens ice Amerks, 4-1 (Amerks.com) Pens drop Amerks, 4-1 … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

'Kaleta produced two assists and earned 21 penalty minutes with the Buffalo Sabres. The rookie right winger scored 3 goals, 7 assists and 10 points with 87 penalty minutes with the Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Kaleta back to Amerks

'They say April is the cruelest month, and it has been for the Sabres and their fans for a long, long time. But March is the month when we really start to suffer. We know what's coming isn't sunshine and songbirds. Or we're afraid we know.' … [Read more...] about In our heads

'With Zubrus finding the net, it also gave the fans their first real chance to embrace the newcomer. Chants of “Zuuu” could be heard throughout HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Zubrus finally on the board

'Though he’s pondered retirement in recent years, Jeanneret can’t go yet. Whatever happens on the ice, the 64-year-old Jeanneret is signed through the end of next season. Hockey superagent Don Meehan used to negotiate his deals, but he’s his own rep now. “Yes, I got a raise,” he says. “No, I’m not going to tell you what I … [Read more...] about He speaks…he scorrrrres!!!