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'"Maybe it's just been too much of too many people telling them how good they are because tonight we weren't good," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said in a postgame news conference filled with blunt criticism.' … [Read more...] about Overlooked Capitals outshine Sabres

'Biron is a good goalie, but he has yet to play this year. Miller is a great young goalie, but if Biron was any good he would have played at least a few games by now. The less he plays the less the Oilers have to give up.' … [Read more...] about Interview With Edmonton’s Jason Gregor of ‘The Team 1260’ concerning Biron Rumors

'Some say, another reason why the game didn't sell out was the ticket prices. They ranged from 38 to 77 dollars. The Sabres say it's the same price they charge in Buffalo and that's the difference between the NHL and AHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres come to Rochester

'What caused the Buffalo Sabres, with a 6-2 record and playing like an elite NHL team, to lay an egg and lose 3-2 to the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night? The Sabres definitely know. "We'll take the blame," said Sabres center Daniel Briere after the Capitals outshot Buffalo by an alarming 28-17 margin. "We were flat."' … [Read more...] about Caps spoil a nice visit

'"I'm disappointed, to be quite frank," said Dan DiPofi, chief operating officer for the Sabres, after Wednesday's game. "We sold maybe 700 tickets today (on game day) and 300 were probably from Buffalo."' … [Read more...] about Sabres didn’t like numbers

' Heward's Goal Lifts Capitals to Road Victory (Washington Post) Kolzig, Capitals dominate (Washington Times) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Washington Coverage

'The Sabres only had 17 shots on goal for the enitre game despite leading the league in shots.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Fall To Capitals 3-2

'Buffalo was outshot 28-17 while being out played most of the game.' … [Read more...] about Washington Caps Buffalo

'"We were a shadow of ourselves five-on-five, just a shadow," said Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff following the loss. "I can't find a forward that I liked tonight." … [Read more...] about A tough loss in Rochester

'The Capitals held the opposition under 40 shots for the first time in five games.' … [Read more...] about Washington 3, Buffalo 2

'Miller was denied a chance to become the first rookie since Ed Belfour in 1990 to win seven games in October. Miller has played in every game for Buffalo this season.' … [Read more...] about Washington 3, Buffalo 2

'"Goaltending is the most important position in the game," Sabres defenseman Jay McKee said. "For a team to be successful, to make the playoffs, you've got to have solid goaltending all year long, and we've been getting that."' … [Read more...] about Net worth of Miller gauged in wins

'Christie, a trainer for the American Hockey League Buffalo Bisons for 25 seasons, was instrumental in putting together a group of investors that included the Knox brothers and Robert E. Rich. The Sabres were founded in 1970, and Christie became a fixture behind the bench for the next 16 years.' … [Read more...] about Christie key to Sabres coming to Buffalo

'The Caps have allowed at least 40 shots in four straight games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Capitals

'"By definition I am a rookie," Miller said. "But I think I have enough experience in hockey now. I've done some cool stuff in the NHL even before this year. I had my crushing defeats (6-0 to the New York Islanders on Oct. 11, 2003, and 7-2 to the Detroit Red Wings two months later) and I had some great victories (like a 2-0 shutout in Minnesota in … [Read more...] about Miller proving he belongs in NHL