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'"You have to play a patient game in a lot of senses," said defenseman Brian Campbell. "Sometimes shots are going in and sometimes they're not. When they aren't, you just have to win a game 1-0 or 2-1."' … [Read more...] about Winning With Patience

'Buffalo squeezed a pair of picture-perfect goals out of a bone-dry offense to overcome a relentless, pesky Panthers team that seems to elevate their game every time they take on the Eastern Conference leaders.' … [Read more...] about Game # 31: Sabres 2, Panthers 1

'The Sabres' fecklessness was near-shocking, though not unprecedented in recent weeks. From the 10:22 mark of the first period, when the Sabres recorded their sixth shot on goal, until the 11:53 mark of the third, the Sabres forced Eddie Belfour to make exactly five saves. Good thing they scored twice in the interim.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make most of chances in return home

Stafford making his mark for the Amerks (Rochester D&C) Andrej Sekera back from Buffalo Sabres (Amerks.com) 'Reading Power Play' makes three stops next week (Amerks.com) Amerks visit Broad and Allen firehouse (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'Miller then held Florida at bay, making made 11 saves in the final 18 minutes, including a stop on Stumpel with 1:17 to go. Miller also stopped six shots during the Panthers' two power plays in the final period.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Florida 1

'With the score tied 1-1 late in the third period, the Sabres gained a 5-on-3 advantage when Gary Roberts and Jay Bouwmeester were called for minor penalties 18 seconds apart in the final minute of the stanza. The two-man advantage carried over in the third period and the Sabres cashed in.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Florida 1

'Here, the Sabres game is not background noise; socializing starts when the game ends. It's like this all the time, I'm assured by locals, but it's even more intense this season. Not to knock good American fans farther south, but there is a deeper passion for the game in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Hockey night in America

'Sereka was recalled by the Sabres on Saturday and made his NHL debut that night in Montreal. He also played Tuesday in New Jersey. He averaged 10 shifts and 7 1/2 minutes of ice time per game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Sekera back to Amerks

'It's one thing that Mancari is tied for second on the Amerks in scoring with 21 points in 21 games. It's quite another that at 6-foot-4, 225 pounds, he's both a power forward and a puck-moving defenseman.' … [Read more...] about Mancari can do it all for Amerks

"I played in the World Championships last spring, and that gave me a taste of the pro game. I hope to keep getting the chances to play and improve my game for a chance to play in the 2010 games. I know that 2010 will be different (for USA Hockey)." … [Read more...] about Getting to know the real Drew Stafford

'"I think our crowd and our fans have given us a big boost in this building," Ruff said. "It's fun to play in front of that energy as a player. Whether it's this time of year or three weeks ago, I've likened it a lot of nights to playoff-type energy in the building. That does a lot for the home team, and it squashes the opposition a lot of the time."' … [Read more...] about Ruff pushes reset for Panthers

'However, there are no immediate repercussions for eclipsing the $44 million mark. No one has to be traded or waived in order to get back under the cap. Here's why...'. … [Read more...] about Salary cap runneth over, but that’s OK

'The Sabres are 12-2-1 when co-captains Briere and Drury score in the same game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Panthers

'A woman was being treated in Erie County Medical Center late Wednesday night after her car crashed against the front door of HSBC Arena, heavily damaging the entranceway and littering the area inside with glass.' … [Read more...] about Driver saved in crash at HSBC Arena

'Sylvie Briere, the wife of Sabres’ star Daniel Briere, heads a cast of women who take to the feature rink for a weekly pick-up game. What started as a casual skate between some of the wives and girlfriends of the Sabres has become a weekly workout. The significant others of Briere, Jochen Hecht, Jason Pominville and Marty Biron are regulars, and other friends have … [Read more...] about She shoots, she scores!