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Tired Amerks can't keep pace with Marlies (Rochester D&C) Toronto Jumps Rochester (RNews.com) Marlies win their third straight game, beating the Americans 4-1 (CP) Amerks fall to Toronto (Amerks.com) Marlies Make It Three Staight (TorontoMarlies.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said before the game that he expects Drury to be back in the lineup for the Sabres' game Thursday night against Phoenix.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' Drury misses game with groin injury

New Jersey (18-18-5) at Buffalo (27-12-2) (AP) Elias tries to lead Devils to third straight victory (Sportsticker) New Jersey Devils (18-18-5) at Buffalo Sabres (27-12-2) (The Sports Network) Tonight's Game (NewJerseyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New Jersey Coverage (Updated 4:00 p.m.)

'"We're bringing in guys and putting them in important roles right off the bat," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "A lot of the players have flourished. I don't think there is any hesitation now (to recall a player) because if you're skating you can play."' … [Read more...] about Sabres' depth seems bottomless

'"He's got to a point where he can work at a pretty high level," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "To be on the ice and skating now is very encouraging."' … [Read more...] about Dumont could return ahead of schedule

'The Sabres have lost 113 man-games to injury.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Devils

Paolini stars in Amerks win (Rochester D&C) B-Sens bowled over (Binghamton Press and Sun Bulletin) Paolini Gets One (RNews.com) Rochester 6, Binghamton 2 (AP) Amerks bounce Bingo, 6-2 (Amerks.com) Rochester ends two-game losing streak to Senators (BinghamtonSenators.com) Prospects report - Amerks (SabresFans.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage (Updated 9:00 a.m.)

'“Realistically, a couple of days off helps,” Ruff said. “After a couple of days off we had good legs. ... That was Tampa’s third (game) in four nights. I didn’t think they skated that well in the game. Sometimes the schedule will get you; sometimes it gets your opposition.”' … [Read more...] about Are Sabres returning to fast starts?

'Only Detroit, Ottawa and Philladelphia have more points than the Sabres to date.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ground Lightning 3-1

'"You've said if you weren't a hockey player, you'd be a chef. So name three signature dishes of yours, and three teammates that could use a good cooking lesson." Tallinder: "I love Buffalo wings now. When I came over here I just love it. I have a couple other dishes. Probably steak, surf and turf... crazy about that. Three guys that need … [Read more...] about Meet the Sabres: Henrik Tallinder

'"I think it went well," Briere told The Canadian Press on Friday. "I saw the doctors again this morning and they both told me that it looked good. Right now it's a tough time, but at the same time I'm on the upswing. It's recovery time. And I'm happy we finally found out what was wrong and I can look forward to coming back on the … [Read more...] about Sabres star centre Daniel Briere out 6-to-8 weeks after surgery

'After four years of hockey hell, Sabres’ fans suddenly find themselves the envy of many around the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres second term grades

'"We said we had to come out harder than we did in games before," Hecht said. "We had to be ready from the beginning. We finally did it. We played from the first minute and dominated the game."' … [Read more...] about Fast start sends Sabres to win

'"I just kind of strained it a little bit in practice early in the week," said Drury, reinjured during a penalty kill in the final minute while chasing a high clearing pass that turned into a two-on-one with Mike Grier. "Someone flipped it high and I was chasing the play, and it jumped up and grabbed me wrong. I didn't want to make it any worse, and I … [Read more...] about Drury sits out third period with groin strain

'"The [lower] pricing was a gamble [to boost attendance]," said Quinn, sitting Thursday in an office overlooking the downtown waterfront. "If we were wrong, we'd be looking at a 25 percent drop in revenue, and I wouldn't be sitting here now. I give people in Buffalo a lot of credit for supporting us."' … [Read more...] about Sabres give a big lift to game and city