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'The veteran left winger, brought aboard to help stabilize the Buffalo Sabres' power play, has petered out along with the entire unit.' … [Read more...] about Andreychuk, power play both quiet

'So much for Lindy Ruff's softer, gentler approach.' … [Read more...] about Lindy gets rough with his players

'What happens when an unstartable force meets an inconsequential object?' … [Read more...] about ‘Special teams’ will face off

'One might think the Buffalo Sabres, currently struggling to score and anemic on the power play, could use a player such as . . . um, say . . . Blue Jackets forward Geoff Sanderson, for instance?' … [Read more...] about Sanderson is Jackets’ gain, punchless Sabres’ loss

'But in all the flapping gums and body blows, Ruff saw the one thing that has been missing during the Sabres' atrocious 0-for-31 scoreless streak on the man advantage: grit.' … [Read more...] about Ruff sees power play on way to emotional rescue

'Both Corson and Tucker promised revenge for the slur. "It's something that obviously will be looked after," Tucker said.' … [Read more...] about Slur sparks vow of revenge

Inside -- way inside -- the numbers of the Leafs' 2-0 shutout of the Sabres. … [Read more...] about Sabres-Leafs Crunching the Numbers

Legendary National Hockey League enforcer Rob Ray was near the top of the left circle in the Buffalo zone when Gary Valk drove Dominik Hasek head-first into the glass. Strike that. When Gary Valk drove five-time Vezina Trophy, two-time Hart Trophy and nine-time Meal Ticket Dominik Hasek head-first into the glass. … [Read more...] about Razor, Sabres lose their edge on Leafs

'The Sabres once again left the ACC full of complaints after falling, 2-0, to Toronto Saturday night. And although they may have had a legitimate gripe or two, they're kidding themselves if they're holding tight to the belief it was the officiating that did them in.' … [Read more...] about Punchless Sabres blanked by Maple Leafs

Even in losing, Dominik Hasek stole the show with several eye-popping saves that left the Leafs shaking their heads, including a remarkable diving glove save of a slam-dunk attempt. … [Read more...] about Dom, Cujo produce their own highlight film

'There were 24 penalties, 68 hits, misconducts, a fight and some alleged personal trash talking that led to a near brawl under the stands.' … [Read more...] about Leafs’ Cujo top dog

'The corridor behind the benches at the Air Canada Centre nearly turned into the OK Corral last night.' … [Read more...] about Ray sets off post-game brouhaha

'Last night, the Maple Leafs' pint-sized agitator snapped in the third period when Buffalo Sabres tough guy Rob Ray found the right words to send Tucker into hyperspace.' … [Read more...] about Time for Tucker to take a breath and relax a little

'Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said it was "bull----."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Ruff on officials

'The Leafs unleashed 40 shots for only the second time this season, Curtis Joseph refused to be outplayed for the third game in a row and when the Sabres pushed, the Leafs pushed back.' … [Read more...] about Stellar Joseph blanks Sabres