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'Our Sabres beat reporter found out that he was not with the team Wednesday night in Carolina. Sabres team spokesman Mike Gilbert said he is "sick, but it is possible that he can come join the team for game 7."' … [Read more...] about McKee Status Questionable For Game 7

'Bielicki, owner of Carolina Furniture, said, "It's nice to see peoples reaction when they come in, and we kind of defend ourselves in the same aspect; defend both sides." And when it comes to the weekly drives to North Carolina for furniture, well, there's been some talk of putting some Sabres paraphernalia on the tractor trailer. Bielicki said, "I don't know if the truck … [Read more...] about WNY Area Basking in Afterglow of Game-Winning Goal

'"I guess it was risky for him to play but he's a veteran player and he told me after warm-up that he could go,'' said Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff. "But he pulled it again.''' … [Read more...] about Ruff confirms no Numminen in Game 7

'So, as much as you want to believe that their short-handed defence is going to be the downfall of the Buffalo Sabres, I think that Lindy Ruff can work around it in a single game situation.' … [Read more...] about Ruff working around depleted defence

'Beiter says he was trying to divorce himself from this year's Sabres team saying he just couldn't take it anymore, but he says the current group is just too likeable.' … [Read more...] about Long Suffering Buffalo Sports Fan: Just When I Thought I Was Out, They Pull Me Back In

'Where the Sabres are a loose, fun-loving group that soldiers on despite the latest run of injuries, the Hurricanes call players-only meetings to discuss why they did not respond emotionally in their last game.' … [Read more...] about Loose Sabres won't be rattled

'“Lindy can't stop his tongue from wagging. I now understand why in previous series some of the other coaches [such as Ken Hitchcock of the Philadelphia Flyers] responded in the manner they did.”' … [Read more...] about Ruff fuels Sabres' motivation

'"That was a gutsy performance," said Ruff from deep in the bowels of the HSBC arena after one of the truly amazing hockey games of what has been an amazing playoff spring. "From the five guys playing defence to all the guys blocking shots... what can I say? These guys keep pushing through."' … [Read more...] about Get out your calculators

'On the NHL's official website Buffalo Sabres centre Daniel Briere is listed as 5-10 and 179 pounds. That statement alone is one of the biggest con jobs in modern history. There's is no way possible that Briere is either 5-10 or 179 pounds. Not that it really matters, because whenever Sabres coach Lindy Ruff is in dire straits and needs someone to step up, he … [Read more...] about A Buffalo-sized lie

'Now, with the Sabres roster suddenly depleted by injuries, Pominville is making the most of his added responsibilities. He's playing the point on the power play and last weekend was elevated to a regular spot on Buffalo's top line, centered by Briere. How's that for a player whom the Sabres -- handcuffed by a glutted roster -- were forced to place on … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Pominville drawing attention

'So for the second straight game, the Sabres’ beleaguered defense sucked it up with a stout effort. Four defensemen played more than 25 minutes again.' … [Read more...] about Sabres dig deep to hold off Carolina

'"We encourage people to come out because I'd rather see those tickets sold to Hurricanes fans than to see them sold to Buffalo fans who come down and make a lot of noise," said RBC Center general manager David Olsen. Officials say plenty of seats are still available.' … [Read more...] about Seats Still Available for 'Canes Game

'In the end, Carolina's biggest advantage could be playing at the RBC Center, where they were 31-8-2 in the regular season and have played in front of progressively louder playoff crowds. In 117 best-of-seven series that have gone to the final game, the home team has won 73 (62 percent), according to the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Game 7 provides fitting finale for Sabres, Hurricanes

'The kicker, Ruff claimed, was hearing that the Hurricanes supposedly had champagne on ice in the visitors' dressing room before Game 6 on Tuesday night. Fact or fiction, Ruff used that to get his team going. "They are an arrogant group," said Sabres winger Jason Pominville. "Then again, that's normal for a team that's had as much success as they've had this year. But to have … [Read more...] about ‘Arrogant’ Hurricanes have Sabres motivated heading into Game 7

'"Obviously the shot blocking of the entire team is great tonight and we did a really good job of just moving our feet, especially in the D zone," said Miller. "It's exciting that we can play this well when we have to."' … [Read more...] about Bouncing puck, Sabres' D force Game 7