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'"It wasn't an easy decision to put Mika in, but I thought our team was ready to play and ready to play hard," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "Our team gave him the type of first period he needed, where there wasn't a lot of shots."' … [Read more...] about Noronen helps Sabres break losing skid

'Team Canada General Manager Wayne Gretzky is set to announce his Olympic roster at 12:30 p.m. today from the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto. McKee was a late invitee to Canada's orientation camp and is considered a long shot to make the team.' … [Read more...] about McKee hopes he gets holiday gift today

'"Tommy played great," center Rod Brind'Amour said. "Aside from that, that's about it really. We never really got rolling."' … [Read more...] about Canes fall in OT

'At least two sections of the HSBC Arena were happy when Erik Cole scored for the Carolina Hurricanes in the first period of Friday's game against the Buffalo Sabres. About 100 fans from Oswego, N.Y. -- Cole's hometown -- traveled three hours to Buffalo for Cole's first game close to home.' … [Read more...] about Cole delights 'home' fans

'Buffalo Sabres fans got a glimpse of goalies past, present and possibly future.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 3, Hurricanes 2, OT

'"Satan made a great play at the blue line, Zhitnik did a great job of getting up ice," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "I thought he (Zhitnik) made a great move at the line and just came in and made a great pass to Stu. Stu got himself open on the far side."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Carolina 2 (ot)

'What might it take to get Gratton? Buffalo is deep on defense but small and a bit soft up front, so a gritty forward with some size would be welcome. Peter Worrell? Olli Jokinen? Kevyn Adams? Fletcher wouldn't say if any names had been mentioned.' … [Read more...] about Keenan may trade to improve defense

'[Biron] has given up four goals in each of his past three starts, all losses.' … [Read more...] about Three goalies put wrinkle in Sabres' crease

'Czech Republic announced that the defenseman will make his third trip to the Games.' … [Read more...] about Smehlik going to the Games, others may follow

'The Hurricanes are on a season-best three-game win streak since losing at home to the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Hurricanes

'Of the 68 goals Biron has allowed, 27 have come in the third period...'. … [Read more...] about Sabres looking at other options in goal

'Buffalo general manager Darcy Regier admitted it would be difficult to keep paying Gratton $2 million to centre the fourth line. "In the short term, it works," Regier said of Gratton's role. "In the long term, it becomes problematic.' … [Read more...] about Winds of change

'"I was simply told that I would be up here for three or four days, practice with the team and see what happens from there," said Noronen.' … [Read more...] about Surprising move

'Tests showed Rasmussen's knee needs rest, coach Lindy Ruff said Thursday. Rasmussen will miss Friday's home game against Carolina, but he could play Saturday against the New York Rangers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres F Rasmussen to miss at least one game

'"It was a tough one for us. We at least deserved a point," said Sabres winger Vaclav Varada.' … [Read more...] about Victory isn't in stars for Sabres