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'Drury and Mike Grier, who both attempted to fight Kaspiritis during the game but the Ranger defenseman flopped without a fight to draw a penalty, were angry that a "hockey code" was broken when he didn't stand up and defend himself. Drury said, "I don't think that much of a 240 pound man that was out there flopping around out there like a … [Read more...] about Connolly Sent To IR – Sabres Angry

'In 48 games this season, Connolly has nine goals and 29 assists.' … [Read more...] about Connolly to miss six-to-eight weeks

"Everyone's still pretty angry," said Sabres co-captain Chris Drury. "It was a dirty hit to chop the knees right out from under the guy." … [Read more...] about Hit Heard Around the Room

'"I thought it was cheap, I thought he went low at the knees," Ruff said Wednesday. "It may not be the dirtiest hit ... but he didn't have to go low. He's known for that. He's a cheap shot artist."' … [Read more...] about Sabres accuse Kasparaitis of intending to injure Connolly

'Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier said he does not anticipate recalling any players to replace Connolly in the lineup.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Connolly placed on injured reserve

'"The initial thought is, it shouldn't need surgery," said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff, who will find out more when Connolly has an MRI today.' … [Read more...] about Connolly injury taints win for Sabres

'"I had different issues than he had, even before and after the surgery," Briere said. "He's been reacting differently to exercise even though we're doing the same things."' … [Read more...] about Briere watches Dumont's return with interest

Jagr Climbs Pedestal as His Idol Says Goodbye (New York Times) Rangers not sharp vs. Sabres (New York Daily News) Just terri-blue (New York Post) Jagr salutes retiring Mario (New York Post) Lundqvist keeps playoffs the main goal (New York Post) Streak ends with less than team effort (Newsday) Game photos (Newsday) Little things sink Rangers in loss at home (White Plains … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s New York Coverage (Updated 11:00 a.m.)

'Kotalik scored 1:53 into the third period after Rangers defenseman Marek Malik gave up the puck in his own end. Kotalik scooped up the loose puck, wheeled and fired a wrist shot that beat Henrik Lundqvist.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, NY Rangers 1

'While attempting to carry out of the zone, Malik made a pass that deflected off Jason Pominville and directly to Kotalik, who fired a wrist shot from the slot just inside the right goalpost at 1:53 of the third for a 2-1 edge. "I got a great play by Pominville and Al with a great shot," Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. "He's played better. At different times, different players … [Read more...] about Kotalik’s goal off turnover leads Sabres to victory

'"(Kasparaitis) just went low. It's a cheap shot," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "I'm upset. If you look at it, he went low on (Connolly). ... For us to lose a player like that because he wants to go low and cut his knees out, that's a joke."' … [Read more...] about Sabres C Connolly suffers knee injury in win over Rangers

'"You look at that game, we totally dominated the game," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "I think we had them for four scoring chances the whole game. If it wasn't for the goaltender the first period, they should have been down 5-0."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, NY Rangers 1

'Tim Connolly was taken down by a Darius Kasparaitis hip check late in the second period, and suffered what is being a called a second degree knee sprain. The team will do further tests to determine the exact extent of the injury, but Lindy Ruff says he will miss 6-8 weeks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Beat Rangers 2-1; Connolly Out 6-8 Weeks

'Also, Buffalo plays a more high-risk game than many seem to realize. They've been traditionally characterized as a defensive team in recent years, but in fact, as I've said all season, their defense corps is really underrated. They get involved in the play and pinch in probably as much, if not more, than any team in the league. Certain teams don't do quite as much as that.' … [Read more...] about Sabres indeed are power-ful, but they can’t wait for it

'"The way we responded after the Calgary game...that win means a lot to us."' … [Read more...] about Sabres return to form