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To shamelessly borrow from comedian Dennis Miller, isn't being the best player on the Buffalo Sabres sort of like being named valedictorian in summer school? Forward Ales Kotalik recently earned Head Coach Lindy Ruff's nomination for that dubious distinction, but it also sounds as if he's considering a makeup exam. “(Kotalik) is close to our best … [Read more...] about Ales Kotalik is on Lindy Ruff's good sideOe for now

'"To be a goalie you've got to have that little bit of cockiness where you're in charge of your ability," Biron said. "You don't want to be overconfident, but you don't want to have it be shaken just because things have been just OK. I'm still confident that I can work forward instead of working backward."' … [Read more...] about Biron learns to deal with Miller's heroics

'The Buffalo Niagara region's state legislators prepared a letter that's expected to be sent today to Gov. George E. Pataki, to support the $33 million package.' … [Read more...] about Optimism growing over Hamister bid to buy team

'Taylor Pyatt has one point in his last 19 games and is minus-7 over that span.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Flyers

'Warrener does not know if he will play Tuesday in Philadelphia.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' Warrener cleared to play

'"And every time we call on him he's been ready. He's a leader both on and off the ice and a good player for our younger guys to look up to."' … [Read more...] about Patrick's seen it all now

'Maybe the best thing Mark Hamister could do is change his name to Ralph Wilson.' … [Read more...] about Hammering of Hamister is perplexing

'The Atlanta Thrashers had the most interest in Miller in the past, but nobody is going to get a shot at him now. Instead, the attention will turn to Mika Noronen who has never really been given the shot he deserves in the NHL.' (Submitted by: Sculley) … [Read more...] about In Miller, Sabres may have a bankable future

'"When you look at (Kotalik), he's very skilled," Sabres leading scorer Miroslav Satan said. "And he's 220 pounds, which is tough to get off the puck. He's got everything. He's got all the tools. Now all he needs probably is experience. You can see it in him - he has the potential to be a very good player."' … [Read more...] about Kotalik's turn to buoy Sabres

'"It's going to be based on his play," Ruff said. "We're going to approach him one game at a time. We haven't even talked about the rest of the year. "We know where we're at, and we know how well he's played (in Rochester). We're evaluating what he can do at this level right now, and we're concerned with winning … [Read more...] about Miller's big-league stay might not be short

'"It will have a profound impact on the economic stability of the arena and of the team," Hamister said.' … [Read more...] about Hamister lobbies for electronic ad ribbons

'Regier has more patience than a kindergarten teacher, but this is ridiculous. This is about him hanging a coach and torturing a hockey town that has made the deadly turn from passionate to indifferent. He would have been better off skipping offseason town hall meetings with season-ticket holders because, obviously, he didn't hear a word.' … [Read more...] about Regier's patience of Job bordering on the ridiculous

'The loss was only the fourth for the Senators (24-9-5-0) in their past 26 games, and only the third road win for the Sabres (10-22-5-2).' … [Read more...] about Senators come up short

'"In the big picture, guys are getting paid because our salaries are guaranteed, but I guess everybody always thought the league was so strong, that there was so much money behind it. Now you have questions about it, thinking that maybe some teams might not be here. And that's jobs gone for us."' … [Read more...] about Emery rewarded with Senators call-up

Miller, starting his second game in a row after being called up for his second NHL stint, was steady if not spectacular and lucky when he had to be as he got his second win in as many nights. He made 32 saves on the evening, including 15 in the second period when the Senators outshot the Sabres 16-3. … [Read more...] about Ryan leaves Sens cryin