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'...given the fact Miller could be sidelined for up to six weeks, the Sabres may have no option but to retain him and Noronen until their prized young goalie returns to action. That could turn into a blessing in disguise for Regier as it will give both Biron and Noronen plenty of playing time, which will hopefully improve their skills and thus their value on the trade … [Read more...] about Teams sour on Biron

'"When did people start calling you J.P.?" Dumont: "When I got drafted actually. I got drafted by the New York Islanders and nobody could say my name right so I just decided right there it was time for me to be called J.P., so everyone could pronounce my name well."' … [Read more...] about Meet the Sabres: J.P. Dumont

Sabres vs. Canadiens (Buffalo News) Buffalo (7-6-0) at Montreal (10-3-1) (AP) Canadiens host Sabres in back end of home-and-home series (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (7-6-0) at Montreal Canadiens (10-3-1) (The Sports Network) Shuffling Away From Buffalo (HabsWorld.net) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Montreal Coverage (Part II)

'"We talked about it, that we had to play the strongest five minutes of hockey we ever played at the beginning of the game, and we did that," Sabres goalie Martin Biron said. "We did that for two periods, but we didn't do that in the third, and it cost us the game."' … [Read more...] about Canadiens close deal against Sabres

'His parents will get to see him play as an NHLer for the first time tonight. He prays his homecoming will be the start of something big. "You never know what to expect," Pominville said. "You can be here for a month or two, and you can be here for a day. Last time I was here for only two days. Hopefully, it'll just get longer and longer and I can stay … [Read more...] about Facing Canadiens a thrill for Pominville

'"I think the Sabres will be fine in Buffalo," he said. "The team has a long history of success in Buffalo, and it will continue to be so."' … [Read more...] about Bettman confident Sabres can survive

Habs end jinx in Buffalo (Montreal Gazette) The good, the bad and the downright ugly of Buffalo (Montreal Gazette) Canadiens strike in final five once again (Canadiens.com) Lethargic Habs Win Again (HabsWorld.net) Ryder, Begin Do It Again (HabsWorld.net) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Montreal Coverage (Part I)

'``We didn't handle the pressure very well.''' … [Read more...] about Montreal 3, Buffalo 2

'"We lost the game because, in the third, we didn't do what we did in the first two periods," said Biron, who fell to 10-4 in his career against Montreal. "We can't give a team like Montreal 18 or 19 shots in the third period."' … [Read more...] about Sundstrom’s goal caps third-period rally for Canadiens

'Montreal took the lead with 2:52 left in the contest after Sundstrom deflected a shot from Steve Begin over Biron's glove for the 3-2 advantage. Mathieu Dandenault blocked a Sabres' clearing attempt at the right point and Begin picked up the loose puck along the right boards before firing a shot from the right circle.' … [Read more...] about Montreal 3, Buffalo 2

'The Sabres led after two periods thanks to goals by Rory Fitzpatrick and Adam Mair, but seemed to rest on that effort in the third.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Let One Slip Away To Habs 3-2

'"We didn't show a lot of composure in the third," said Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff following the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres dull in the third

Cleveland rallies to beat Amerks (Rochester D&C) Paille wastes no time in Amerks debut (Rochester D&C) Cleveland 4, Rochester 2 (AP) Cleveland Rallies Past Amerks (RNews.com) Amerks fall to Barons 4-2 (Amerks.com) Barons Skate Past Rochester For 2nd Straight Win (ClevelandBarons.net) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'Regier insists, despite all the rumours, that nothing serious was in the works involving either Biron or Noronen before Miller broke his right thumb in practice Wednesday. Miller had surgery Friday to insert screws in the thumb. "There wasn't anything close," Regier said of trade talks.' … [Read more...] about Regier won't a trade a goalie for now while Miller recovers

'Biron, who has spent much more time as a starter during his career, is expected to receive the bulk of the work with Miller out. In 248 career games, Biron is 102-103-25 with a 2.47 goals-against average and .910 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ other goaltenders getting a chance