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'Pyatt has shown flashes of being the power forward some scouts envisioned, but those moments have been uncommon. He had only three goals - all scored on the same night - and four assists in 17 games before his injury. "It's been tough, especially this year when it finally felt like I was starting to play well," said Pyatt, who also missed time with a … [Read more...] about Pyatt hopes to follow Connolly's path

'Tim Connolly may not like to talk about it but his success this season is a great comeback story.' … [Read more...] about Concussed Connolly’s comeback

Flames show steel in foiling Sabres (Calgary Herald) Flames Game Story (Calgary Herald) Flames dull Sabres (Calgary Sun) Concussed Connolly's comeback (Calgary Sun) One special night (Calgary Sun) Game over (Calgary Sun) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Calgary Coverage (Updated 7:00 a.m.)

'"We can't use that as an excuse," Biron said. "We're a much better team than what we showed. That's not the reason why the game went the way it did. We all know that and that's all that's got to be said for that."' … [Read more...] about Calgary 4, Buffalo 1

'"It's a distinct kicking motion," Ruff said. "It was kicked in, and I'm sure we'll get an apology from the league on it."' … [Read more...] about Regehr’s disputed goal earns Flames 4-1 win over Sabres

'"That gave them the lead," he said. "We didn't play well, but it gave them the lead. It changed the composure. I don't understand how a video judge here can make that type of call when it's that distinct."' … [Read more...] about Kiprusoff, Flames cruise to sixth straight home win

'Maxim Afinogenov scored the lone goal for Buffalo, losers of two straight. Martin Biron made 33 saves in defeat.' … [Read more...] about Calgary 4, Buffalo 1

'WGR spoke with the NHL's Vice President of Hockey Operations in Toronto, Mike Murphy, and he said the puck was dropped too quickly following the goal to give the league ample time to review the goal and intervene with the ruling.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Get Kicked Around In Calgary 4-1

'"We played 20 minutes in the whole game."' … [Read more...] about Flames stifle Buffalo’s offense

Renewed Amerks sneak by Rampage (Rochester D&C) Rampage endure another tough loss (San Antonio Express News) Thorburn's Goal Lifts Amerks (RNews.com) Amerks blank Rampage (Amerks.com) Amerks Shutout Rampage 1-0 (SARampage.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'"There will be little bit of extra butterflies," Lydman said after practice Friday in the Stampede Corral. "There are a lot of old teammates there, and I miss them. This is going to be special, for sure.' … [Read more...] about Lydman plays it cool

'The Sabres have nine players with 10 or more power-play points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Flames

'Professionally, he and the Sabres are one of the NHL's biggest surprises. A team that finished last in the Northeast Division in 2003-04, the Sabres arrived in Calgary for tonight's meeting with the Flames within hailing distance of powerhouse Ottawa.' … [Read more...] about Toni lands on his feet

'The Sabres are 2-2-1 in their last five but also 9-2-1 in their last dozen road games.' … [Read more...] about Game Day

Sabres break with 'status' quo (Calgary Herald) Game Day: Sabres at Flames (Calgary Herald) Toni lands on his feet (Calgary Sun) Game Day (Calgary Sun) Buffalo (29-14-3) at Calgary (27-14-5) (AP) Flames put five-game run at home on line against Sabres (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (29-14-3) at Calgary Flames (27-14-5) (The Sports Network) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Calgary Coverage (Updated 12:30 p.m.)