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'Nothing flashy, mind you. Just blue-collar hockey.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' wild ride continues

'"Overall, his transition has been good," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "At times it's been tough on him. But the NHL is one more step up from the AHL. From a points standpoint, you're happy [with his production]. I think he had a period of time where he was pretty frustrated with not scoring. The opportunities were there, but they didn't go in. He's been able to battle through … [Read more...] about Ex-Gopher Vanek gets schooling in rigors of NHL

One more time, close doesn't cut it (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Ex-Gopher Vanek gets schooling in rigors of NHL (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Game Recap (Minneapolis Star Tribune) More woe for Wild (St. Paul Pioneer Press) Kuba to sit out a game more (St. Paul Pioneer Press) Game recap (Wild.com) Jacques Lemaire Postgame Quotes (Wild.com) Lindy Ruff Postgame Quotes … [Read more...] about Monday’s Minnesota Coverage

'"When games are close in the third period or tied we have the confidence that we can come back and win that game or tie it up," Grier said.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Minnesota 2

'"We have been playing really well on the road," Biron said. "We seem to feed off each other and I get confidence by feeding off my teammates. The puck must look like a beach ball to my defensemen, because they block 20 shots a game. They make me look good."' … [Read more...] about Biron wins again as Sabres stay hot

'Minnesota was on the power play just minutes before that sequence and had several point-blank chances, but Biron rose to the occasion and came up with several big stops, then turned the Wild away down the stretch.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Minnesota 2

'Martin Biron now has a win in each of his last 10 starts. This streak breaks the franchise record of nine that was previously held by Gerry Desjardins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Win On Road Again; Biron Sets Team Record

'"We've got all sorts of guys chipping in..."' … [Read more...] about Coming through in the clutch

'While this game was not the most exciting of all, it was close right down to the end. The hard skating Sabres would go toe-to-toe with the Wild right down to the last 3:30 of the game.' … [Read more...] about Down to the Buzzer

Amerks offense revives in win (Rochester D&C) Weary Marlies willing, not able (Toronto Star) Marlies fall apart in final five minutes (Toronto Sun) Amerks Take Down Toronto (RNews.com) Hendricks, Sheppard score in third as Toronto beats the Americans 3-1 (CP) Third-period rally keys Amerks win (Amerks.com) Marlies Falter Late, Fall To Amerks At Ricoh (TorontoMarlies.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

'"It's a tough decision," said Sabres co-captain Daniel Briere. "We have two guys battling really, really hard. They both deserve to play every single night, but you can only play one."' … [Read more...] about Sabres' goal dilemma starts again

'"Obviously, I expected a little bit more out of myself," Vanek said. "It's a big transition from the AHL to the NHL, and I think I'm still getting used to it."' … [Read more...] about Vanek will give it the old college try tonight

'The Sabres are finally giving fans a team worth supporting, one that plays with determination and accountability. You get the sense that management had a clear vision for the product it wanted to put on the ice when the NHL began anew. Regier deserves credit for that. He used to whine all the time about the league's economics. It came off as an excuse for his own lack of … [Read more...] about A tale of two teams: Sabres have upside, Bills do not

'Buffalo's chemistry and work ethic hasn't been this strong since the 1999 Stanley Cup finals. Chemistry is not something easily defined, but you know it's right if you understand what Paul Gaustad and Adam Mair bring over Miroslav Satan. The Sabres have been dancing to the same tune since Satan walked out the door.' … [Read more...] about Confident Sabres believe they're for real, but do fans?

'RW Jason Pominville has two goals and five assists in his last six games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Wild