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'"Hey, it's well-deserved," Drury said. "If you win the Cup, take all the time you want."' … [Read more...] about Sabres not claiming revenge after win

'"We discussed it within our organization and our PR department contacted theirs, and they would rather not have us out there," Ruff said. "They want us to come out when we're given the cue, and that's fine with us. It's their ceremony and their way of capping off a tremendous year."' … [Read more...] about Absence wasn't a snub

Canes rise, then fall (Raleigh News and Observer) Sabres not claiming revenge after win (Raleigh News and Observer) Absence wasn't a snub (Raleigh News and Observer) Canes' energy drains (Raleigh News and Observer) Banner's up, and a new quest begins (Raleigh News and Observer) Hurricanes raise banner (Raleigh News and Observer) Photo Gallery (Raleigh News and … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Carolina Coverage (Updated 9:00 a.m.)

'Carolina rode the emotion of their Stanley Cup banner ceremony in the first period out-shooting Buffalo to start by 11-1. It was Jason Pominville, however, who scored first on a deflection from a shot by Dmitri Kalinin at 9:09 in the first period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Beat Hurricanes 3-2 In Shootout

'The game also was a reprise of last year's early-season penalty parade. Each team had nine power plays, with Carolina scoring once and Buffalo shut out. In the second period alone, there were 12 minor penalties, but the pace picked up in the third frame, as only three minors were called.' … [Read more...] about Sabres enjoy a measure of revenge over Carolina

'"It's nice to get that first win."' … [Read more...] about Sabres take season opener

'"Really, it's their party and I don't know whether they want us to be part of it."' … [Read more...] about To watch or not to watch

'"We're trying to put together four lines that will give us depth again."' … [Read more...] about Toeing the lines

'Daniel Briere, Buffalo: It may seem unfair to criticize a player who scored the game-winning goal in the shootout but for the first 65 minutes of the game, Briere was generally ineffective and often times invisible on the ice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 3, Hurricanes 2 (SO)

New Amerks in town (Rochester D&C) Another shot at the goal (Rochester City Newspaper) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'Buffalo is now 20-13-3 all time in season openers.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Carolina 2 (SO)

'Briere, the Sabres' first shootout skater, faked right and beat Cam Ward with a backhander for the only goal in the tiebreaker.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Carolina 2, SO

'Thank God, it's hockey season in Buffalo again.' … [Read more...] about The stunning Sabres

'"From Day One of me in a Sabres uniform I've pretty much always had J.P. on the one side," Briere said. "It's something we're going to work through. Even if [chemistry] isn't there on opening day, that doesn't mean you can't build it up over the first few weeks."' … [Read more...] about Sabres lift curtain with powerful cast

'Dismiss the notion that having the Sabres open the schedule at Carolina tonight amounts to cruel and unusual punishment. I love the idea of the Sabres being in the building when the 'Canes get their Stanley Cup rings and raise their championship banner. It brings the season's mission into sharp focus right from the outset.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ debut will have familiar ring