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'"In a nutshell, both goaltenders' stats are a lot better," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said after practice Tuesday in the Amherst Pepsi Center. "Lately, it's the lack of offense that's kept us from moving ahead. Our goaltending's been strong enough to win us games."' … [Read more...] about Goalies resigned to time-share accommodations

'"Miro doesn't know which way to look right now," coach Lindy Ruff said after practice Tuesday in the Amherst Pepsi Center. "He's pressing, he doesn't know which direction to go. There's times he's second-guessing himself."' … [Read more...] about Satan's slump remains a riddle

'The Sabres are 6-0 when winger Ales Kotalik scores a goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Capitals

'When it comes to his goalies, Regier says Mika Noronen and Martin Biron are both more mature. He also said that Ryan Miller has not pouted at all and performed very well in Rochester. Miller has posted a 1.36 goals against average with a .953 save percentage with the Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Regier Talks About The First Quarter Of The Season

'``You look at it now and you're staring at a year that is probably going to be a washout,'' coach Lindy Ruff said Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Connolly not expected to play this season

'"You can't score two goals in two games and win hockey games," Ruff said. "We can talk about chances all night, but you get zero points in the standings for chances."' … [Read more...] about Brother, can you spare a goal? Biron obliges as family watches

'''We had three or four shifts we just utterly dominated, and I thought guys got hooked and held and no hands came off sticks,'' Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Winning brother battle

'Dudley's and Ruff's paths over the past 24 years wind about each other like the strands in DNA's double helix. They were teammates for a season and a half in Buffalo. Dudley was still coaching Buffalo when Ruff went through his last Sabres training camp as a player. Then Dudley coached Ruff with the International Hockey League's San Diego Gulls in … [Read more...] about Buffalo brings back memories

'The Panthers also followed a road win with a home win for the first time since March 21 and 23, 2001, a span of 193 games.' … [Read more...] about Oh, brother! Panthers' Biron shows up older sibling in 2-1 win

'"We were a really tight team ... and it taught me how close a team could become," Dudley said. "That team was special. "If you ask any Sabres fan what team they remember, it'd be that one. Everybody felt like they knew you. It was an amazing time. It got to the point where it was crazy. Going grocery shopping, you'd cause a scene."' … [Read more...] about Dudley has fond memories of Sabres days

'Turning point: While Biron's goal late in the first period gave the Panthers a 2-0 lead, consider any and all of Luongo's huge third-period saves as the difference because he continually saved the game as his tired teammates sat back and were under attack.' … [Read more...] about Sun-Sentinel's 3 stars

'Asked if he'd talked to his brother about the play yet, Mathieu Biron, 23, said, "No, but I will. If I don't see him, I'll be sure to call him."' … [Read more...] about Biron bests brother in second straight win

'Dudley, who played and coached at Buffalo, worked his first game behind the bench against the Sabres Monday.' … [Read more...] about Depth critical during spate of injuries

'The Birons' parents, Celine and Rejean, were in the crowd. ``In the summer they were nagging each other, with Mathieu saying that he would score on Martin,'' Celine Biron said. ``It was good that it was a nice goal. It wouldn't have been as nice if it was a cheap goal.''' … [Read more...] about Florida 2, Buffalo 1

'"We gave them a 2-0 lead. Once it was 2-0 we started to play. It's too late."' … [Read more...] about Florida 2, Buffalo 1