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'Kalinin had been a mainstay for Russia in international competition. He skated for his homeland in the 2004 World Cup of Hockey and the World Championships in '02, '03, '04 and '05.' … [Read more...] about Russian team snubs Kalinin

Streaking Sabres Top Slumping Bolts (Tampa Tribune) Suspension Surprises Vinny (Tampa Tribune) 'It feels like it's caving in on us' (St. Petersburg Times) Lecavalier sits out for high-stick suspension (St. Petersburg Times) Sabres vs. Lightning (TampaBayLightning.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Tampa Bay Coverage

'Buffalo hasn't lost consecutive games since a four-game skid Nov. 2-9. "That's something we take pride in," Miller said. "It's just implied now. I don't even think we have to mention it. We wanted to come back and just play hard."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Tampa Bay 1

"I thought we got our legs back underneath us," Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. "We really skated. Our defense joined in on several of our goals and I thought that made the difference in the game."' … [Read more...] about Drury snaps tie as Sabres top Lightning

'Tampa Bay took a quick lead just 2:17 into the contest before the Sabres took over.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Tampa Bay 1

'Buffalo pulled away in the second as they took the lead on goals from Chris Drury and Henrik Tallinder.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Bounce Back To Beat Bolts 4-1

'Ryan Miller received his 12th start of the season in the net for Buffalo, making 30 saves in his 8th victory.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rebound from loss

Amerks rally on road to defeat Bulldogs (Rochester D&C) Rochester spoils Bulldogs' Christmas hopes (Hamilton Spectator) Americans score two third-period goals to edge Bulldogs 3-2 for AHL win (CP) Amerks Win From Behind (RNews.com) Amerks beat 'Dogs 3-2, make three player moves (Amerks.com) ‘Dogs drop 3-2 decision to Amerks (HamiltonBulldogs.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage (Updated 1:45 p.m.)

Buffalo (23-11-1) at Tampa Bay (18-14-3) (AP) Sabres look to start another streak in Tampa Bay (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (23-11-1) at Tampa Bay Lightning (18-14-3) (The Sports Network) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Tampa Bay Coverage

'Sabres are 15-7-2 all time in Tampa Bay.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Lightning

'"The way you play on the road is about working hard, put the pedal to the metal and go for it," Biron said. "That didn't happen tonight. That's why everybody is disappointed in what happened out there."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ fire extinguished

'"It's something I wasn't expecting right now," said Paille, who made his NHL debut Thursday night against the Florida Panthers in the Bank - Atlantic Center. "I'd only played 10 games in Rochester, but to get that call is unbelievable for me. It shows they have some confidence in me that they'd call me up right away."' … [Read more...] about Paille’s rocky season finally sees light

Tide might be turning (Miami Herald) Olesz, Jokinen, Stumpel selected (Miami Herald) Stumpel turns it on; Panthers turn it around (Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel) 4 bound for Olympics (Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel) Stumpel shoots down Sabres (Palm Beach Post) Selection to Czech team surprises rookie Olesz (Palm Beach Post) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Florida Coverage

'"I made a mistake on their second goal to give the puck up on the wall," Biron said. "I'll take the blame for that. They created the chances and created more opportunities and they got the goals."' … [Read more...] about Florida 4, Buffalo 1

'"We are definitely disappointed, but we have to look at the big picture and we have found ways to win a lot of games," Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. "We have to keep working on the little things that made us effective."' … [Read more...] about Luongo, Panthers cool off Biron, Sabres