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'"It is strange," Pominville said. "It's been a long time since we lost" on June 1 to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' streak stops at 10

'It isn't easy for a small-market NHL team to get a coveted cover story in America's most popular sports magazine. In fact, the only time the Sabres were so recognized was in the issue of Feb. 26, 1973: "Buffalo's New Beliveau" (Gilbert Perreault).' … [Read more...] about 'SI' cover story would be big boost for Sabres

'Rides like this don’t come along often. Buckle in. And just enjoy.' … [Read more...] about Don’t fight it o Sabres are just plain fun

'Paetsch played in just two games with the Sabres last season, one during the regular season and another during the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Paetsch gets call with Tallinder sidelined

'Atlanta came into the contest unbeaten on the road with a 3-0-2 record. The Sabres are 6-0-0 on the road this season. Oddly, as many teams entered Saturday without a road loss as did without a home loss. Buffalo, Minnesota, Anaheim, Edmonton and New Jersey were all unbeaten at home coming into action, while Anaheim, Ottawa and Pittsburgh joined the Sabres and Thrashers with … [Read more...] about High-scoring teams don&#8217t disappoint

Thrashers end Sabres' win streak (Atlanta Journal Constitution) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Atlanta Coverage

'But last night, in a result that has to be seen as poetic justice, the Atlanta Thrashers put the matter to bed for another season, defeating the Sabres 5-4 -- in a shootout when Slava Kozlov scored the only goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres chase is over

'"It's fitting they lost in a shootout because some of their wins came that way," Gilmour, a member of those 1993 Leafs, said. "We never had the opportunity of shootouts, so it was an entirely different thing. (The Sabres) have a good team but it's still nice that we will be recognized for our accomplishment."' … [Read more...] about Gilmour happy Sabres lost

'"Going into an off-season with so many guys having to sign, I don't think anyone knew, as far as the players, who was going to be here and who wasn't," Drury said last week. "But, obviously, they kept a lot of guys and signed a lot of contracts this summer, and it's certainly working out."' … [Read more...] about Sabres are at 10-0 and counting

'They may not hoist the Cup in June. But in a league dominated by parity, it'll be fun to see just how dominant they can be in their quest to do so.' … [Read more...] about Sabres look sharp, but Cup is no sure thing

'And what should worry the Panthers, who visit Buffalo on Nov.'10, is that Sabres coach Lindy Ruff doesn't feel his team has played its best hockey, with the exception of its 9-1 dismantling of Philadelphia on Oct.'16. "We're in search of the perfect game," Ruff said. "The coaching staff is, anyway. We've got to continue to create … [Read more...] about Sabres have league spooked

'Buffalo would choose to go first in the shootout as Briere would miss the net on the glove side of Atlanta goalie Kari Lehtonen. The Thrashers would take the shootout lead on a shot from forward Vyachelsav Kozlov. Maxim Afinogenov and Marian Hossa would respectively get stopped on their attempts, as it all came down to Thomas Vanek. Vanek’s wrist shot would glance … [Read more...] about Streak Ends In A Shootout; Thrashers Win 5-4

'The Sabres received a standing ovation immediately following the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Streak Ends

'"We just didn't win."' … [Read more...] about Winning streak ends at 10

'Leave the turnovers at the bakery. After superlative defensive efforts in Boston and Montreal, the Sabres, to a man, admitted guilt to an overload of careless and sloppy turnovers in their win on Long Island. While a talented foe like the Thrashers can intimidate any team, Buffalo's demise in this loss was, in large part, due to more of the same kinds of turnovers … [Read more...] about Game # 11: Thrashers 5, Sabres 4 (SO)