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'"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

'The Nashville Predators, Buffalo Sabres, Carolina Hurricanes, Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals have been mentioned as teams that could be franchises that might consider a move.' … [Read more...] about Alexander pursues NHL franchise

'"They know what to expect. I think they're up to the challenge," coach Lindy Ruff said after Thursday's fire-at-the-goalies practice. "We expect them to be a lot better, and I honestly expect our team to be a lot better in front of them, too."' … [Read more...] about Sabres focus on nothing but netminders

'"Hopefully, it can just carry on here," Pominville said. "This is the last step to make, and hopefully I'm ready. I think I am, and I hope I can take advantage of it."' … [Read more...] about Amerks' top scorers called up as reinforcements

'The only player with a positive plus-minus ratio is Ales Kotalik, who is at plus-2.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Canadiens

'"I think in the past, we've underestimated this team," defenceman Francis Bouillon said. "We've gone into Buffalo thinking this team isn't that good and they've surprised us. They have a lot of skilled players and guys from Quebec like Daniel Briere and (Jean-Pierre) Dumont. These guys know their family and friends are watching back home … [Read more...] about Habs wary of wounded Sabres

'During the ten-year period from 1992 to 2001, the Senators' first round picks were Alexei Yashin, Alexander Daigle, Radek Bonk, Bryan Berard, Chris Phillips, Marian Hossa, Mathieu Chouinard, Martin Havlat, Anton Volchenkov and Jason Spezza. During those same years, the Sabres’ first round picks were David Cooper, Wayne Primeau, Jay McKee, Martin Biron, Erik Rasmussen, … [Read more...] about Smarter Management Built the Senators

Habs wary of wounded Sabres (Montreal Gazette) Montreal (9-3-1) at Buffalo (7-5-0) (AP) Sabres move on without Miller, host Canadiens (Sportsticker) Habs try to stay hot in Buffalo (The Sports Network) Montreal @ Buffalo (SabresFans.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Montreal Coverage

Amerks' Taylor to miss two months (Rochester D&C) Losing three top scorers decimates club's offense (Rochester D&C) Taylor Out Indefinitely (RNews.com) Sabres recall Roy and Pominville (Amerks.co) . … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage