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'In the third period the Sabres showed why they have won so much this season - they work hard.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trap Rangers on Broadway, win 2-1

Thorburn is looking good, on ice and off (Rochester D&C) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage (Updated 4:45 a.m.)

'The Sabres could use an offensive spark. They have scored one goal in four of their last eight games. Center Tim Connolly, who is tied with Chris Drury for the team lead with 38 points, has just one goal in his last nine games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres activate RW Dumont

Amerks play three before AHL All-Star break (Amerks.com) Johner to read to kids at Winton Road library (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

Buffalo (29-15-3) at NY Rangers (28-14-7) (AP) Lundqvist goes for fourth straight win for Rangers (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (29-15-3) at New York Rangers (28-14-7) (The Sports Network) Showdown with Sabres key to conference race (NewYorkRangers.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New York Coverage (Updated 11:30 a.m.)

'"I looked at the schedule and thought maybe I had a chance to get back five games before the Olympics if I put my mind to it," said Dumont, who credited Sabres strength and conditioning coach Doug McKenney and athletic trainer Tim Macre for the speedy recovery. "I thought, "I'm going to do everything in my power to get back quicker.' "' … [Read more...] about Sabres look for Dumont dividends

'RW Ales Kotalik has one goal in his last 10 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Rangers

'To make matters worse, the NHL pays people in Toronto to watch the games on TV and review any controversial goals. Apparently those folks tried to get through to Calgary after Regehr’s goal, but were unable to. Did they lose their number? Was phone service cut off for non-payment?' … [Read more...] about Sorry seems to be the easiest word

'"The fans here demand hard work and guys who live and love the game," McKee said. "They're getting that more now."' … [Read more...] about Renewal of the Sabres Has Been a Balm for Buffalo

'The Buffalo Sabres have a total of seven prospects honing their skills in the four major conferences of the NCAA in 2005-06, highlighted by a former first-round pick at forward and a talented crop of freshmen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres NCAA prospects update

'"It's awful," Drury said. "I don't think we were ready for the battle they were going to bring to us. I think we lost that game (Friday). I think guys were psyched out. Guys said, "Oh, it's going to be too hard of a game. I don't want to get hit. I'm not going to sacrifice.' And it showed because they beat us to every … [Read more...] about Drury says Sabres fail to sacrifice

'The game might have been the last for Calgary video goal judge Doug Young, who ruled Regehr scored with his stick even though every replay angle unquestionably showed the defenseman kicked it.' … [Read more...] about Wrong call latest footprint in the annals

'One of the keys to the Buffalo Sabres' early success this season was their balance of solid play at home and on the road. Well, the latter setting has proved troublesome of late, as the Sabres have lost two straight games in Vancouver and Calgary.' … [Read more...] about Sabres struggling during trek

'The Sabres were largely dominated for the second straight game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres burned 4-1 in Calgary

'The league admitted the error even before the period was over. A Sabres spokesman said NHL Director of Hockey Operations Colin Campbell had made an apologetic phone call to Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier minutes afterward.' … [Read more...] about Sabres kick up fuss, but Flames get call