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'Calgary video goal judge Doug Young may have officiated his last NHL game after botching the call on Robyn Regehr's kicked-in game-winner against Buffalo two weekends ago. The league, which called Sabres GM Darcy Regier to apologize for the oversight, told the Sun it was "handling it internally." Young isn't talking at all and hasn't returned the … [Read more...] about No second helpings

'"I think, quite honestly, he's continuing to get better," Regier said. "First of all, he believes in his players, and I think over the years he has a better understanding of their abilities and from that is able to help them more by, at times, demanding more or persuading them that they're capable of more."' … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff's gift of gab sparks team

'Roy plays every shift and game like it's his last. It's a theme found throughout the entire Buffalo lineup. With almost two thirds of the season in the books, the Sabres are not only primed for the playoffs, but eyeing home-ice advantage.' … [Read more...] about Roy gets his chance

'Ruff probably would have been fired several times had he worked for any other organization, any other GM. His club hasn't made the playoffs since 2001 and hasn't won more than one round since almost taking the Cup. But Darcy Regier cut his organizational teeth with the dynastic New York Islanders and knew the stability he was after when he assumed control of the … [Read more...] about Pat Quinn and Lindy Ruff Tenured Professors

Meyer ends slump in Amerks win (Rochester D&C) Stefan Meyer scores two goals as Rochester downs the Bulldogs 4-1 (CP) Meyer Sparks Amerks (RNews.com) Amerks head into All-Star Break on winning streak (Amerks.com) Johner reassigned to Florida (ECHL) (Amerks.com) 'Dogs drop 4-1 decision to Amerks (HamiltonBulldogs.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

Amerks' home losing skid comes to an end (Rochester D&C) Amerks' Prusek looking to regain old form (Rochester D&C) Amerks whack Crunch (Syracuse Post Standard) He's coming out of the fog (Winnipeg Sun) Rochester 5, Syracuse 2 (AP) Amerks End Streak (RNews.com) Amerks beat Crunch 5-2 to end home skid (Amerks.com) Amerks release C Dominic Noel (Amerks.com) Game notes … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'The third period is the time of the killer monkeys. It's the Sabres period this season. Last night was no exception. Buffalo controlled play early and gave Toronto no hope or life.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 1 billion, Leafs 4

'Whatever the Maple Leafs find themselves in is hardly Belfour’s fault. Injuries and a collection of high-priced, past-its-prime talent hasn’t meshed this season. With the salary cap in place, Toronto can’t just go out and make a trade anymore. Meanwhile, the Sabres -- homegrown, young and cheap -- keep winning.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo has one edge over Toronto

'"It was sloppy game," co-captain Chris Drury said, "but it's better to win a sloppy game like that than to lose it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Leafs into deeper despair

'He doesn't expect to miss any more games because of it. With the next game not until Tuesday in Atlanta, the Sabres decided rest was the best option Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Hamstring 'tweak' stops Numminen

Leafs sliced, diced by Sabres (Toronto Star) Colaiacovo can't remember hit (Toronto Star) What does it take to fire a Leaf? (Toronto Star) More misery for Leafs (Toronto Sun) Sabres dig deep for win (Toronto Sun) Nolan optimistic about return (Toronto Sun) Tucker ahead of schedule (Toronto Sun) One of those nights for Leafs (Toronto Sun) Sabres put Belfour to the sword … [Read more...] about Friday’s Toronto Coverage (Updated 7:30 a.m.)

'But the best and most significant part of the evening for Ruff was watching his team fend off a desperate effort from the hometown Leafs in the second period and pot eight goals just 48 hours after losing leading scorer Tim Connolly for two months with a bad knee sprain. "We had so many guys step up," Ruff said before boarding a bus last night. "We have some holes to fill."' … [Read more...] about Sabres dig deep for win

'"I don't think they are bad," Vanek said of the Leafs. "We got a couple of quick goals and hurt them. Then we let them back in the game. But I still think come playoff time they will be battling for a spot."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 8, Toronto 4

'The Sabres have adjusted successfully, and the Leafs have not.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hand Leafs seventh straight loss, 8-4, to widen gap in East

'"With his hockey smarts, his ability to read plays, to play both offence and defence, and hang onto pucks and bang and crash, he's the type of player a lot of teams look for," says Arniel. "He has a lot of drive. He's a true professional who's had a good upbringing and good coaching along the way. He's really turned into a good pro. He's a real character player. He was captain … [Read more...] about Paille steps up when Sabres call