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'"Our defence is healthy," said Ruff. "We got Lydman back and McKee. As soon as they came back, we've been on a tear."' … [Read more...] about Young Buffalo Sabres find a way to win

'Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said Dumont will be operated on Thursday in Montreal. Ruff doesn't expect Dumont to be in game shape until after the league breaks for the Olympic Games in mid-February.' … [Read more...] about Dumont to have surgery

'You won't find a single Sabre among the top 50 in scoring, but you will find a dozen players with 10 or more points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get the point — winning

'“As far as Buffalo has been telling me, my awareness, my defensive play, I’m going to be known as a defensive forward and once in a while obviously fight, and take on any role that is necessary to help the team be successful,” said Thorburn before his call-up during interview after an Americans November 17th game against the Chicago Wolves.' … [Read more...] about Thorburn makes it to the big leagues

'I've put my own doubts about this team aside. They are just playing so gritty and with so much heart I have to believe this team is for real.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Lake Effect Pounds Colorado

'"Even at 4-1 we knew the game was far from over," said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff. "In certain buildings, and against certain teams, you need to get through pieces of the game and find a way to win it. I was so impressed."' … [Read more...] about Sabres take advantage of Avs

'You have to admit, a victory earned over the standard 60-minute course should be valued higher than a victory earned by quick and gimmicky means. Give me three points for a regulation victory and I can live with the shootout.' … [Read more...] about 'Real' wins should carry more weight

'"To be honest with you, I never thought at the beginning of my career in Buffalo I would actually achieve 500 goals," said Turgeon, who admitted to a simpler goal. "Just to survive. You're first overall with Buffalo, and there's a lot of pressure and expectations, too. . . . I was very young and I could barely speak English, but they were very … [Read more...] about Avs honor Turgeon's 500 goals

'"It's been nice," Drury said about his team's start. "Not a lot of people picked us to do much. But we have a good road record and things have been working so far. This was a big two points for us tonight to be able to get. When they came back and tied it, it was getting tough for us but we regrouped."' … [Read more...] about Sabres' start buoys Drury

Sabres foil Avs' rally (Denver Rocky Mountain News) Colorado's comeback falls short (Denver Post) Sabres' start buoys Drury (Denver Post) Avs fall short against Sabres (Boulder Daily Camera) Turgeon Honored For 500th Goal (ColoradoAvalanche.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Colorado Coverage

'"It just tells you about the quality of guys we got, and that there is no quit in us," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 6, Colorado 4

'"We're surprising a lot of people, which is good," said Sabres captain Chris Drury, who scored an empty-net goal against his former team with 3.5 seconds remaining. "But then again, you're not going to go into a building and catch anyone sleeping. Everyone is going to be ready for us."' … [Read more...] about Roy nets game-winner as Sabres post sixth straight road win

'However, with the game tied at 4-4, Roy gathered a rebound and pumped a backhand shot that squirted between Budaj's pads to give the Sabres a 5-4 lead with 2:27 remaining in the game. "I was just glad to be put out on the power play," Roy said. "We did not get many of those chances tonight. (Pominville) took a shot from the point. I just tried to put in the five hole."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 6, Colorado 4

'Connolly now leads the team in points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Hold On Against Avs; Win 6-4

'"We went into a defensive shell in the second period and didn't play the way we wanted to."' … [Read more...] about Sabres hold back Avalanche