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'Buffalo swept the four-game, season series after losing seven of its last eight games to the Islanders.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 6, NY Islanders 3

'"I think we're good," Sabres rookie left wing Thomas Vanek said. "I don't think we're an Ottawa or a Colorado with a lot of superstars, a lot of firepower. I think we're a good character team with good leadership, good goaltending and it's paying off for us now."' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally to sweep season series from Islanders

'The Sabres netted three goals in the third period to give them the comeback win.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 6, NY Islanders 3

'"We just kept working - there's no quit in them". … [Read more...] about Sabres rally in win

'"It's leadership, and not just from Chris Drury or Daniel Briere, but every player," Regier said. "Of all the teams we've had in Buffalo in the [eight years] I've been associated with it, this team has the best leadership. We've used 30 players and we've gotten contributions from everyone."' … [Read more...] about Team Approach Is a Sabre Staple

Former Amerk Ryan Miller wins NHL weekly honor (Amerks.com) Amerks reading program stops in Brighton Tuesday (Amerks.com) Amerks play two games to close out 2005 (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'"I think what was important for us when we went through things, it was just to have a good bunch of guys," Regier said. "For the veterans who had gotten over themselves it was a lot more about team success and doing well. We've got a lot of younger players, too, and so for them it's to continue growing. One thing I would say is this is a good … [Read more...] about Regier swats away credit for Sabres' start

'This is final regular-season home game against Isles.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Islanders

Pesky Sabres Start Isles' week (New York Post) NY Islanders (17-15-2) at Buffalo (24-11-1) (AP) Red-hot Sabres return home to face Islanders (Sportsticker) New York Islanders (17-15-2) at Buffalo Sabres (24-11-1) (The Sports Network) Game preview (NewYorkIslanders.com) Sabres vs. Islanders - Game 4 (SabresFans.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s New York Islanders Coverage (Updated 1:00 p.m.)

'Henrik Tallinder was perhaps the best player on the ice for the Sabres during the game and Miller gave another steady, confident performance that might finally lead to Darcy Regier trading one of the team’s three goalies.' … [Read more...] about Sabres strike back, ground Lightning 4-1

'"You're always one of the best dressed guys on the team. So, what's your favorite designer and what's the most you've ever spent on one article of clothing?"' … [Read more...] about Meet the Sabres: Ales Kotalik

'"I just think he wants to make a statement after not making (the Olympic team)," said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff. "He got a chance to go up against a U.S. goalie but knowing Ryan the team comes first, wins come first."' … [Read more...] about Sabres get back on track

'Kalinin had been a mainstay for Russia in international competition. He skated for his homeland in the 2004 World Cup of Hockey and the World Championships in '02, '03, '04 and '05.' … [Read more...] about Russian team snubs Kalinin

Streaking Sabres Top Slumping Bolts (Tampa Tribune) Suspension Surprises Vinny (Tampa Tribune) 'It feels like it's caving in on us' (St. Petersburg Times) Lecavalier sits out for high-stick suspension (St. Petersburg Times) Sabres vs. Lightning (TampaBayLightning.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Tampa Bay Coverage

'Buffalo hasn't lost consecutive games since a four-game skid Nov. 2-9. "That's something we take pride in," Miller said. "It's just implied now. I don't even think we have to mention it. We wanted to come back and just play hard."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Tampa Bay 1