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'During the years that Ray was accumulating 3,207 career penalty minutes -- the sixth highest in NHL history -- Ray was also visiting and befriending children with cancer and other diseases at Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo. Ray may be able to bench-press Pittsburgh -- he's certainly the strongest person I've ever met -- but he's also one of … [Read more...] about Caregiving: Athletes as caregivers

'The Sabres are on a roll rarely seen in their history, and every player on the roster is part of it. But while each of the four lines can take its place as the headliner, no act is tougher to follow than Briere, Dumont and Hecht.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ hot line rings ’em up

'"I looked at the hit afterward, we talked about it," Connolly said, "and anybody who didn't have a brace on there and had not even had an MCL injury, they probably would have injured their MCL the way that my leg bent. But the brace was there to hold it in place. If I hadn't been hurt and hadn't had the brace on, I probably would have hurt it."' … [Read more...] about Knee brace saves Connolly from a twist of fate

'The Sabres have 10 players with 30-plus points, second in the league.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Maple Leafs

'The Sabres have 18 regular-season games remaining, and 17 will be at their normal home of MSG. The season finale April 18 in Carolina will be on OLN. The first round of the playoffs will return to MSG, as will any second-round games that NBC or OLN decline to pick up.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans may face TV shutout

'"He's received so many e-mails and cards and letters and phone calls, people coming forward with offers to help in any way they can, be it medically or with moral support," McCutcheon said. "I know for a fact Lindy appreciates it and that's helped him. He's taking it one day at a time. He's in our prayers, and we all continue to look for the best outcome."' … [Read more...] about Sabres there for Ruff as he deals with daughter’s illness

Leafs in tough against sharp Sabres (Toronto Star) Time to rattle Sabres (Toronto Sun) Leafs hope to beat Punch's Curse on Sabres' home ice (Toronto Globe and Mail) Toronto (30-28-6) at Buffalo (43-16-5) (AP) Briere, Sabres take the ice in search of eighth straight win (Sportsticker) Toronto Maple Leafs (30-28-6) at Buffalo Sabres (43-16-5) (The Sports Network) Belfour … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Toronto Coverage (Updated 2:00 p.m.)

Slow start hurts Amerks in loss, race for playoffs (Rochester D&C) Zigomanis is the forward who got away (Rochester D&C) Peoria takes cross from Rochester (Peoria Journal Star) Peoria 2, Rochester 1 (AP) Amerks Slide Back (RNews.com) Amerks fall to Peoria, 2-1; lose ground to Toronto (Amerks.com) Rivermen Eek Out 2-1 Win Over Americans (Rivermen.net) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'The Sabres will have their cracks at the first-place Senators before the regular season concludes, meeting them four more times -- twice at home and twice on the road. The first meeting will be Saturday in Ottawa.' … [Read more...] about Sabres are making it a race in the Northeast

'"We're always able to find a way to win," Kotalik said. "That's the confidence. You know you can do it and you know you will do it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres win by a whisker

'But based on Mair's appearance Tuesday, his return could happen this month. He said he wasn't working on any timetable, only a steady day-to-day progression toward full strength.' … [Read more...] about Injured Mair joins teammates on ice

Capitals Lose Lead, Third Straight Game (Washington Post) Sabres rally past Capitals (Washington Post) Postgame notebook (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Washington Coverage

'The Sabres rallied from a 4-3 third-period deficit to match their longest winning streak of the season. Derek Roy tied the score on a power play with 6:53 remaining.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 6, Washington 4

'"It was kind of a lucky goal," Kotalik admitted. "I was trying to find my space in front of the net, and the pass came from Jochen and I just tried to tap it in. But I hit a defenseman's skate and went five-hole for the goal."' … [Read more...] about Kotalik’s late goal lifts Sabres to seventh straight win

'Daniel Briere scored twice and had two assists for the Sabres, who have won seven games in a row. Ryan Miller turned aside 29 shots and Tim Connolly added a goal and an assist.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 6, Washington 4