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'"I didn't think they were ready," Ruff said. "It is what it is, but they weren't ready. Start with myself grooming their attitude for being ready."' … [Read more...] about Havlat, Alfredsson lead Senators’ rout of Sabres

'Mika Noronen stopped 13-of-17 shots he faced in relief of Martin Biron, who was pulled midway through the first period after giving up three goals on six shots. Biron returned to start the third period and finished with 13 saves.' … [Read more...] about Ottawa 10, Buffalo 4

'The 10 goals is one shy of the team record for most scored against the Sabres in one game. Alfredsson and Havlat tie the record for most goals scored by an opposing player, and the first time two players did it twice in one game. Alfredsson also tied the record for most points in a game by an opposing player with six (4 goals, 2 assists).' … [Read more...] about Senators Ambush Sabres 10-4; Miller Out 6-8 Weeks

'"We got rattled".' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall hard

Top goalie Stirling departs (Trenton Times) Amerks trade Goaline Scott Stirling to San Antonio (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'Buffalo rookie goaltender Ryan Miller missed Wednesday's game against the Ottawa Senators after injuring his thumb earlier in the day.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Miller injures thumb

'I think coach Ruff is one of the brightest coaches in the leagues. He’s proven it. When you look at the old NHL, it was difficult for the Sabres to compete with their payroll. But he did a great job based on what he had to work with.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Halloween-ish thoughts for late October

'The Sabres impressively navigated their first month. They went 7-4-0 but won only two games against clubs that had winning records before Tuesday night's games. Now it's time to sink or swim.' … [Read more...] about Tough stretch gets started with Ottawa

'He's played well, but as Miller pointed out, it's only 10 games. He is a rookie, with much to learn. Like a stairway to heaven, becoming a top NHL goalie is a very steep climb.' … [Read more...] about Miller hits right chords as starter

'"They got a well-rounded physical game, not just from fighting. They've got (Anton) Volchenkov in the back end and Chara, who are big, physical men. It's a hitting and a mean, physical presence."' … [Read more...] about New-look Senators combine skill and punch

'LW Jochen Hecht has two goals and two assists in his last three games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Senators

Senators Game Night (Ottawa Citizen) Game day (Ottawa Sun) Ottawa (8-2-0) at Buffalo (7-4-0) (AP) Sabres seek revenge against Hasek, Senators (Sportsticker) Sens visit Sabres on the rebound (The Sports Network) Sens vs. Sabres (OttawaSenators.com) Sens @ Sabres (SabresFans.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Ottawa Coverage

Pominville, Taylor earn CCM/AHL Milestone of the Month (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'The Buffalo Sabres will distribute 2005-06 Buffalo Sabres Magnet Schedules to all fans in attendance at Friday night’s game against the Montreal Canadiens.' … [Read more...] about 2005-06 Magnet Schedules

'"(Hasek) was and still is a special goaltender," stated head coach Lindy Ruff of his starting goaltender from 1997-98 through 1999-00. "From the way he approaches the game, the way he reads the game to the way he plays the game, he's one of a kind."' … [Read more...] about A Familiar Foe