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'The highest-scoring team in the NHL has been slowed during the past nine games. The Sabres are averaging 2.8 goals over the span. That's almost two goals off the 4.6 pace they set for the opening 22 games of the year.' … [Read more...] about Opponents slowing, but not stopping Sabres

'Paetsch's parents flew in from Saskatchewan this week and watched Nathan play in the NHL for the first time Thursday. He spent last Christmas with them in Rochester, but this holiday season also features a visit from his older sister, her husband and their two kids. They live in Edmonton, and Paetsch couldn't recall the last time everyone was reunited for the holidays.' … [Read more...] about Christmas comes early for Paetsch

'The Sabres have lost 87 man-games to injury.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Senators

'"It's weird, we did play the Ducks here last season, but we won't see some western teams for two years," said Teppo Numminen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prefer Ducks to Sens

Senators Gameday (Ottawa Sun) Ottawa (16-16-1) at Buffalo (24-5-2) (AP) Sabres look for revenge in rematch against Senators (Sportsticker) Ottawa Senators (16-16-1) at Buffalo Sabres (24-5-2) (The Sports Network) Alfredsson and Schaefer could return against Sabres (OttawaSenators.com) Senators @ Sabres - December 16, 2006 (OttawaSenators.com) Game # 32: Ottawa @ Buffalo … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Ottawa Coverage (Updated 2:00 p.m.)

Tough loss puts Amerks on notice (Rochester D&C) Referee who lost luggage gets assist from Amerks (Rochester D&C) Dogs double Amerks (Hamilton Spectator) Hamilton 8, Rochester 4 (AP) Over Early (RNews.com) Amerks give up season-high eight goals in 8-4 pounding (Amerks.com) New-look 'Dogs double up Amerks (HamiltonBulldogs.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'It was Buffalo’s first win this season when scoring two goals.' … [Read more...] about Panthers test Sabres again

'"We're squeezing. There's no doubt, we're squeezing," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "We've got some bad power plays going. We did have a couple good ones. We'll just keep working at it. You're going to have some valleys, you're going to have some peaks. We're in a little bit of a valley with it."' … [Read more...] about Not pretty, but two points

'Fans were on the edge of their seats again Thursday night every time he had the puck on his stick and his foot to the floor in a 2-1 victory over the Florida Panthers. The biggest ovation through the first two periods came not when Thomas Vanek scored Buffalo's first goal but when Afinogenov was stopped on a breakaway.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans being treated to Max thrills

'"I felt good [Wednesday] and the toe didn't get sore," he said. "I felt good this morning, so everything's ready to go and it feels real strong."' … [Read more...] about Numminen decides to play with some pain

'“We’re squeezing. We’ve got some bad power plays going. We did have a couple good ones,” Ruff said. “There were a couple power plays where we did generate a few more point shots, which is what we wanted. We’ve just got to keep working at it. You’re going to have some valley and you’re going to have some peaks. We’re in a … [Read more...] about Sabres try on another winning style

'Numminen finished with more than 18 minutes of ice time including a shift on the power play and more than four minutes on the penalty kill. Toni Lydman led the Sabres with six blocked shots; the team had a total of 26 blocks.' … [Read more...] about Numminen back and blocking

'"In Buffalo, it is indeed a beautiful season. Enjoy.”' … [Read more...] about Sporting News waxes poetic about Buffalo

Unable to finish the job -- again (Miami Herald) Horton not happy at center (Miami Herald) Close again, no payoff (Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel) Horton thrust into center of void (Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel) Panthers still can't find way to score (Palm Beach Post) Horton shifts back to center (Palm Beach Post) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Florida Coverage

'Ryan Miller would stop 32 shots on the night earning his 17th win of the season as the Sabres would be outshot 33-16.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Beat Panthers 2-1