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'"It's unfortunate we have to be done in on a cheap shot late in the game by Tucker. A knee-on-knee hit. He goes after (Hecht's) head, he dives afterward, he is known as a diver. He couldn't take the hit we gave him, so he knocks our guy out of the lineup for weeks. I want him suspended, I want him fined."' … [Read more...] about Tucker’s hit has coach fuming

'"I use nearly two rolls on my ankles every game," Biron said with a smile. "There's a tape company living off my tape. My skates are 10 years old and don't have any padding anymore, but they feel good. I've tried many different pairs but I just can't (make the switch)."' … [Read more...] about Biron makes point

'"For us it's been just a hard time getting a win, it doesn't matter how we get one," said Briere. "It's just a matter of finding ways to win and playing the tight games. Yes, we're not happy blowing a two-goal win, but at the end of the night we're coming out with the win and it doesn't matter if the Leafs get a point."' … [Read more...] about Sabres not striking fear into opponents

Leafs making no headway (Toronto Sun) Tucker's hit has coach fuming (Toronto Sun) Biron makes point (Toronto Sun) Fruits of 2002 draft ripening (Toronto Sun) Making the most of it (Toronto Sun) Sabres shoot down Leafs' hopes (Toronto Star) Veteran Leafs shoot blanks (Toronto Star) Sabres not striking fear into opponents (Toronto Star) Pohl finds Leaf life `worth it' … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Toronto Coverage (Updated 9:00 a.m.)

'With Buffalo four points ahead with eight games left, the likely order of finish if the Flyers don't win the division would be for the Sabres to have the home-ice advantage. But either way, the Flyers would be at a distinct disadvantage against the much faster Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Flyers’ best fit: Shuffle away from Buffalo

'Ruff said Hecht could miss the playoffs and wants NHL disciplinarian Colin Campbell to deliver some justice. "I want him suspended. I want him fined. I'll go to the hearing if I have to," said Ruff.' … [Read more...] about Sabres clinch playoff spot while Leafs’ post-season hopes take another hit

'Maxim Afinogenov scored the only goal of the shootout and Sabres goalie Martin Biron stopped all three Maple Leaf shots to seal the victory for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Clinch Playoff Spot With Win In Toronto

'"We're going to the playoffs, and you're going to take out one of our best players because you couldn't take a hit?" Ruff said. "That's the definition of a joke right there. He can take his knee, he can go after his head, and we get the penalty on the play, 'cause he's reacting 'cause he got hit, and the officials don't see that."' … [Read more...] about Ruff Calls For Suspension After Knee-on-knee Hit

'"It's going to take 20 guys to win games."' … [Read more...] about Sabres clinch in Toronto

'It was a very encouraging performance and Lindy Ruff's gamble with the long practice paid off.' … [Read more...] about Gentlemen, grow those beards!

Globke returns to Florida (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'"It was a relief to get that one point and clinch a playoff spot," Biron said. "Even though this last stretch was a bad one, the biggest stretch of the year is coming up in three weeks. That's really important."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Toronto 2 (SO)

'The game remained tied at the end of regulation, and after a scoreless overtime period, Buffalo and Toronto went to a shootout. On the Sabres' first shot, Afinogenov went from backhand to forehand and fired past a prone Aubin to give Buffalo the one goal advantage. It proved to be enough as Biron denied Sundin, Darcy Tucker and Alexei Ponikarovsky in succession to give Buffalo … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Toronto 2 (SO)

'The biggest reason the Sabres have a solitary victory in their past nine games is slipshod defense and lackluster goaltending. They can only hope they hit rock bottom in Saturday night's wretched 7-0 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ long slump is one for the books

'Everyone knew co-captain Daniel Briere would return from his two-game suspension, but it looks like Jochen Hecht will play tonight and maybe even Adam Mair. Rookie winger Thomas Vanek might be a healthy scratch. Winger Jason Pominville skated as a defenseman.' … [Read more...] about Ruff hopes practice will fix woes