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'"Max (Afinogenov) we've lost for a minimum of six weeks," Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said after Thursday's game. "He's got a broken scaphoid bone in his wrist. He fell on it."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo's Afinogenov out with broken wrist

'"We'll wait and see and get a medical report on Max and see how far this takes him out," Buffalo General Manager Darcy Regier said. "The interesting circumstance is probably the [salary] cap hanging over us more than anything else right now. It just got a little more complicated."' … [Read more...] about A bad break for Sabres

'Afinogenov's absence is temporary, but Regier stands little chance in finding a viable replacement for Gaustad. The Goose was a different duck, a rare commodity who had both the skill to keep up with his teammates and the toughness to stand up to them. The versatile forward was a bargain at $712,500.' … [Read more...] about Regier needs to spring into action

'"Rolie read a couple of plays where they were just fabulous plays," said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff, who was behind the bench while Roloson was in Buffalo. "I thought we could have had two or three [goals], but he was right there on a couple. . . . He did a nice job tonight of reading where we were moving to."' … [Read more...] about Roloson free of flashbacks in return

'"It was nothing personal with Edmonton," Spacek said. "It's just a little easier out there with the travel and the schedule."' … [Read more...] about Forget us not

'Afinogenov broke a bone in his left wrist, and coach Lindy Ruff said he will be lost for a minimum of six weeks. Novotny reinjured the same left ankle that recently forced him to miss two weeks of action.' … [Read more...] about OT win will cost Sabres

'But eventually, when the Pailles, Jason Pominvilles and Drew Staffords have been tapped, the well has to go dry, right? At some point, logic dictates that the Sabres pool of young talent will have to evaporate, allowing the team’s Cup chances to vanish.' … [Read more...] about Buckle up, the ride&#8217s getting bumpier

'The dollars weren't all that different between the offers from the two clubs but the Sabres were keen and had the travel advantage.' … [Read more...] about Spacek enjoys easier travel in Buffalo

Sabre-Rattlers (Edmonton Journal) Spacek enjoys easier travel in Buffalo (Edmonton Journal) For the love of Gretzky, get some perspective on life (Edmonton Journal) Oil Spills (Edmonton Journal) Oilers at Sabres (Edmonton Journal) It's a point taken (Edmonton Sun) Waiting for a hero (Edmonton Sun) Forget us not (Edmonton Sun) Oilers drop OT decision to Sabres … [Read more...] about Friday’s Edmonton Coverage

'Briere scored on a 2-on-1 break and at the end of a long shift. Getting a pass from Jochen Hecht inside the Oilers zone, Briere patiently waited for defender Toby Petersen to slide past him. Then, stepping into the middle, Briere lifted a shot beating Dwayne Roloson over the right shoulder.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Edmonton 1, OT

'With the score deadlocked a minute into overtime, Edmonton streaked into the Buffalo zone, but had it taken away. The Sabres got a 2-on-1 break, which then became a 3-on-1 attack, as Briere pulled the puck away from a sprawling Toby Petersen, and ripped it over Dwayne Roloson's right shoulder for the winning goal.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Edmonton 1, OT

'The team received some more bad news on the injury front as Maxim Afinogenov broke a bone in his wrist and will be out for at least six weeks. Jiri Novotny also re-injured his left ankle that he had hurt earlier in the year. There is no timetable for Novotny’s return.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Win 2-1 In OT; Max Breaks Bone In Wrist

'"He fell on it," said Ruff regarding how Afinogenov was injured. "It actually happened the shift before he scored the goal."' … [Read more...] about Injury Bug Bites Hard

'The lowest-scoring road team and the highest-scoring team overall in the NHL went back and forth in the third period, Miller making a big save in the first minute on Horcoff and Roloson answering with a stop on Drury's shorthanded backhand try on a breakaway in the sixth minute. The game's 62nd minute, however, was deciding.' … [Read more...] about Sabres pay the price in another costly victory

'Ruff and Regier both acknowledged after the game that the team will recall two forwards from Rochester. Although Ruff didn't give specifics, one has to believe Drew Stafford and Clarke MacArthur will get the call.' … [Read more...] about Afinogenov out six weeks, Novotny out indefinitely