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'“It’s tough against those teams to come back,” Sabres winger Jochen Hecht said. “They line up four guys back. Once they get the lead, they just pack it in and live off turnovers.”' … [Read more...] about An offensive slumber

'One thing that has become painfully evident is that the Sabres are mediocre when they’re not skating well. Skating is about effort and nothing else, and it was absent for too many stretches in a 5-1 loss Friday night. Minnesota was the stronger, more resourceful team. It left with a lopsided win because it outworked Buffalo, plain and simple. You haven’t heard … [Read more...] about Wild lulls Sabres into night to forget

'“It’s disappointing either way,” Peters said Friday. “You hate to see someone be accused of something and not have it be true because it stays on their record all the time. And if it is true, it’s a shame that that happened.”' … [Read more...] about Peters to participate in Saskin probe

'Despite Miller starting his second game in three nights, Lindy Ruff said Friday that he’d go back to his all star again tonight against the New Jersey Devils. In his time with Columbus, Conklin played in just 11 games, posting a 2-3-2 record with a 3.30 goals-against average.' … [Read more...] about Miller yanked vs.Wild, but gets start tonight

'The message was blunt: "Commit yourself to being better," Ruff said Friday morning. "We asked him to make improvements in some areas, and part of it was the offseason program and the conditioning. Get leaner and quicker, which would mean better endurance. Make a bigger commitment."' … [Read more...] about Light playoff duty sent Vanek a clear message

Harding, wild dominate Sabres (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Light playoff duty sent Vanek a clear message (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Moore sparks road sweep (St. Paul Pioneer Press) Simon out indefinitely (St. Paul Pioneer Press) Simon's blow unacceptable in NHL (St. Paul Pioneer Press) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Minnesota Coverage

'"He frustrated us a little bit," Buffalo center Derek Roy said of Harding. "It seemed every shot he made a save on he made it look easy. It's a tough night when the goalie's hot on the other side."' … [Read more...] about Minnesota 5, Buffalo 1

'Ryan finally broke through for the home team with 3:59 left in regulation, when he took the puck away from Skoula at the bottom of the right circle, skated in, and roofed a backhander over a fallen Harding.' … [Read more...] about Minnesota 5, Buffalo 1

'Buffalo had many chances to score in the second, with some coming on the first power play of the game, but could not put the puck past young goalie Josh Harding.' … [Read more...] about Minnesota Runs Wild Over Buffalo 5-1

'"It seemed like every shot, [Harding] would make the save look easy," said Derek Roy. "It's a tough night when the goalie is hot on the other side."' … [Read more...] about A Not So Wild Ride

'Pouncing on every turnover by the hometown Sabres like a rabid beast freed from its cage, the Wild mauled the Sabres' defense without mercy on Friday, simultaneously shunting aside Buffalo's attack with scholarly defense and reliable goaltending.' … [Read more...] about Game # 67: Wild 5, Sabres 1

'Ryan Miller stopped 18-of-22 shots before being pulled in the third period. Ty Conklin made eight saves in his Buffalo debut.' … [Read more...] about Wild hand Sabres second-straight defeat

Amerks fade after quick start (Rochester D&C) Welch begins road back to live game action (Rochester D&C) Duffy: Hockey to remain (Rochester D&C) Crunch wallops Amerks on road (Syracuse Post Standard) Syracuse 7, Rochester 4 (AP) Another Bad Outing (RNews.com) Amerks fall to Crunch 7-4 (Amerks.com) Amerks' Moose to visit World Gym Saturday (Amerks.com) Game notes … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'The magazine estimated Golisano’s net worth at $1.8 billion, up from $1.3 billion a year ago.' … [Read more...] about Golisano's net worth jumps

'“I will be very anxious to play,” Conklin said. “I have to control my excitement so I can perform. You want to make a good impression. You want to give the guys reason to have faith in you when you’re in the net.”' … [Read more...] about Conklin finally gets turn in goal