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'Buffalo never seemed to find its legs, struggling to win one-on-one battles and failing to make crisp passes.' … [Read more...] about Florida snaps streaks

OT turnover costs Amerks a victory (Rochester D&C) Spencerport's Paolini gets third shot with Amerks (Rochester D&C) Mauldin scores winner in OT (Syracuse Post Standard) Syracuse 5, Rochester 4, OT (AP) Amerks Lose Fourth in Five (RNews.com) Amerks lose in overtime to Syracuse (Amerks.com) Amerks sign Paolini and Mann (Amerks.com) Game notes (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'"We expected to be a good team, but nobody expects something like this," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "We're almost at the point where we don't even want to talk about it."' … [Read more...] about Streaking Sabres

'Ruff reiterated the team's stance that Briere does not have a sports hernia, the injury that will keep winger J.P. Dumont sidelined until after the Olympic break. "My understanding from the doctors is that it's not," Ruff said. "I have the utmost confidence in our doctors. I know it's been rumored, but hopefully we're not going down that road. Does that mean Danny isn't … [Read more...] about Briere sent home because of abdominal injury

'G Martin Biron has a 2.34 GAA and .918 save percentage during 13-start win streak.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Panthers

Sabres charge into Sunrise (Palm Beach Post) Buffalo (23-10-1) at Florida (12-19-4) (AP) Sabres can tie NHL record for longest road winning streak (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (23-10-1) at Florida Panthers (12-19-4) (The Sports Network) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Florida Coverage (Updated 11:00 a.m.)

Amerks hope to cash in on their power play (Rochester D&C) Rochester Sports Group helps Salvation Army (Amerks.com) Paille recalled by Buffalo (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'For Paille, it is his first promotion to the NHL. The native of Welland, Ontario, has played in 11 games with Rochester and has notched three goals and four assists.' … [Read more...] about Paille recalled by Buffalo

'The Sabres aren't doing it with smoke and mirrors either, despite having a lineup that is devoid of high-profile stars and has endured some key injuries. Using their speed and skating ability, longtime coach Lindy Ruff has them playing an aggressive forechecking system that's ideally suited for today's NHL.' … [Read more...] about Rising Sabres getting major bang for buck

'I see no reason to make a trade now unless another team gives up the farm and part of his neighbor’s farm as well.' … [Read more...] about Start and Streak Rank at the Top

Kreps returns from FLA (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'Miller was 6-4 before his injury, and had a pretty firm grasp on the netminding job. Now he is likely to remain Biron's understudy, unless the Sabres opt to deal him to a club that could use his services more.' … [Read more...] about Miller picks up where Biron left off

'The Sabres are 15-1-1 over their last 17 games. Buffalo will spend two days in Florida before playing the Panthers on Thursday night and the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday. Who's going to play goal Thursday night? Take your pick. With this team, it doesn't seem to matter.' … [Read more...] about Miller doesn't miss a beat

'"In Tim Connolly's case, I can't speak highly enough about how well he's played and how mature he's been in all areas of the ice," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. Miller has been on the Team USA radar for years after dominating at Michigan State and representing the United States in the World Championships. The only question was whether he … [Read more...] about No Olympics for Connolly, Miller

'When Biron's streak ends, I'd start listening to offers.' … [Read more...] about Hot streak makes this best time to trade Biron