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'"We had a (terrible) start, we came out flat-footed, but it's a huge point for us," said Connolly, who has six points in his last three games. "The game was more up and down than we like to play."' … [Read more...] about Ponikarovsky starts, ends scoring as Maple Leafs edge Sabres

'Tim Connolly had a goal and two assists for the Sabres, who had a two-game win streak halted and lost for just the second time in 11 contests. Buffalo fell to 17-2-2 in its last 21 games.' … [Read more...] about Toronto 4, Buffalo 3 (SO)

'Belfour turned away both Ales Kotalik and Thomas Vanek, while Mats Sundin and Alex Ponikarovsky scored on Martin Biron to give the Leafs the win.' … [Read more...] about Leafs Defeat Sabres In Shootout

'"Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose."' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall in Shootout, 4-3

Amerks coast in loss to Hamilton (Rochester D&C) Dogged attitude earns Hamilton win (Hamilton Spectator) Hamilton Hammers Amerks (RNews.com) Hamilton 4, Rochester 1 (AP) Lambert and Roy get three points apiece as Hamilton tops Rochester 4-1 (CP) Amerks fall 4-1 to 'Dogs (Amerks.com) Lambert, Roy lead 'Dogs to victory (HamiltonBulldogs.com) 'Forward' thinking propels … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage (Updated 1:00 p.m.)

'"It's a bad situation," Noronen said after the skate. "I'm just hoping they can figure out something and make a move. It's not good for anybody, especially for me because I'm not even in the lineup and I'm not playing. It's almost Jan. 1 and I just want something to happen because I want to play this game again."' … [Read more...] about Sabres still carrying three goalies as other teams continue to inquire about Biron

'"I know they're a rival, so I think that's why I'm going to be geared up for it," Gaustad said Wednesday after practice in the Amherst Pepsi Center. "It's going to be a fun time playing against these guys. It's going to be a lot of hard work, but I think it's going to be worth it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres' rookies set to take a another big step

'Briere traveled with the team to Toronto on Wednesday night, and today he'll go to Montreal to meet again with Dr. David Mulder, the Canadiens' head physician and medical director of the McGill Sports Medicine Centre. Briere and Dumont met with him earlier this month, when Mulder recommended sports hernia surgery for Dumont and rest for Briere. Rest and an … [Read more...] about Briere remains frustrated by abdominal injury

'Team's 51 points through 37 games are most since 1974-75 squad had 53.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Maple Leafs

Amerks add two players from Florida (ECHL) (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'Have you been in contact with Buffalo since the being drafted? What parts of your game are they hoping to see you improve? MZ: They have been in contact with my agent, but when we spoke at training camp in Buffalo they wanted me to continue to improve my skating. I like to play an offensive style and I think that things will be very good for us in the future.' … [Read more...] about Q&A with Marek Zagrapan

'"Since we last saw them they've been the hottest team in the league," Leafs coach Pat Quinn said . "They have good speed and with that quickness, they're playing a very assertive checking style."' … [Read more...] about These Sabres are sharp

These Sabres are sharp (Toronto Sun) Leafs should lose against Sabres but... (Toronto Sun) Buffalo (25-11-1) at Toronto (20-14-3) (AP) Sabres take on Leafs in search of 10th win 11 games (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (25-11-1) at Toronto Maple Leafs (20-14-3) (The Sports Network) Blow Leafs Blow! (SabresFans.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Toronto Coverage (Updated 11:00 a.m.)

'Facts and figures during the Sabres' recent hot streak...'. … [Read more...] about Streaking Sabres

'"What's amazing is he can score goals in so many different ways," said defenseman Brian Campbell, "whether it's beating somebody in the front of the net with his power, or stickhandling on the rush. He's putting it all together now."' … [Read more...] about Vanek's talent more evident by the day