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'Ruff was asked if Mair's season could be over. "You have that fear any time when you get into a week away and he's doing worse," Ruff said. "I don't know if it's season-ending, but it will be a long period of time."' … [Read more...] about Ruff concerned as Mair hospitalized

'The first-round pick from 1997 wishes Buffalo the best, but he isn't getting a sniff behind the big two and figures a change of scenery would be best for everyone. "I guess (three goalies) has been working pretty good because we've been winning games," said the 26-year-old Finn. "But from my part it's really a bad situation. I've been … [Read more...] about First-rounder Noronen is third guy out

'"It's been tough to get all three guys involved,'' lamented Ruff, who won't get any sympathy in this town. "I don't know if any coach relishes the fact he has three goaltenders, and I don't think any goaltender, especially in Mika's case, would want to be there the whole year and not play.''' … [Read more...] about A pleasant problem

Feisty Oilers pay for penalties (Edmonton Journal) Dance of the Sabres goalies (Edmonton Journal) Oil Spills (Edmonton Journal) Oilers caught short (handed) (Edmonton Sun) Oil need goalie NOW! (Edmonton Sun) He's back on bench (Edmonton Sun) A pleasant problem (Edmonton Sun) First-rounder Noronen is third guy out (Edmonton Sun) Game review (Edmonton Sun) Oilers downed … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Edmonton Coverage (updated 9:00 a.m.)

'"Everybody was waiting to see how we would react after the big win at home," Numminen said. "This was huge for us."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Edmonton 1

'"Miller made the key saves when we needed him," said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff. "That's all you can ask of him."' … [Read more...] about Afinogenov scores winner in third as Sabres beat Oilers 3-1

'"It was a total opposite from the game against L.A.," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "We knew what to expect, that they would come at us with their speed, and I thought we played a very solid defensive game."' … [Read more...] about Afinogenov, Miller get Sabres’ road trip off to good start

'"Maxim is such a dangerous player with the puck, he draws players to him, especially after scoring a goal like that," said Roy. "I look for that, you seem to get a little more space when Maxim has the puck, so it's my job to get to an open spot, because he usually finds a way to get the puck to you. He made a great pass and all I had to do was hit the net."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Edmonton 1

'Things continue to get worse for Adam Mair who has been hospitalized. Mair went down with a concussion following the game against Phoenix last Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Start Road Trip With A Win; Beat Oilers 3-1

'Ales Hemsky scored 3:35 into the game putting Buffalo down 1-0, but the Sabres conrolled play the rest of the way.' … [Read more...] about Good Start to Long Road Trip

'"I don't know what the record is, but it feels like forever since we've won here."' … [Read more...] about Sabres find a way to win

Jacina recalled by Florida; Amerks head to Texas (Amerks.com) Amerks reading program makes three stops this week (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'The Sabres will log 5,000 miles - Buffalo to Edmonton to Vancouver to Calgary to Manhattan to Buffalo - before spending one night in their own beds and busing to Toronto the next day. The expedition will conclude Jan. 31 in Atlanta. In all, they'll cover roughly 6,500 miles before their next game in HSBC Arena - a Feb. 2 date with the Philadelphia Flyers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres flying high as they head to western Canada

'The Oilers have scored five or more goals 14 times this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Oilers

Game on (Edmonton Sun) Buffalo (28-13-3) at Edmonton (24-16-5) (AP) Sabres open six-game road swing vs. Oilers (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (28-13-3) at Edmonton Oilers (24-16-5) (The Sports Network) Game Day: Buffalo at Edmonton (EdmontonOilers.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Edmonton Coverage (Updated 1:15 p.m.)