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'Since the Sabres came into the NHL, they have played 1,333 home games to date counting both the old Memorial Auditorium and the HSBC Arena. Smart has only missed eight games, most of them due to being hospitalized. On top of that, the Sabres have played 104 Stanley Cup playoff games at home and Smart has never missed one.' … [Read more...] about Fan in focus

'He says it's frustrating practicing and watching, not knowing when his body is going the get over this. He's been practicing on a non contact basis for over two weeks.' … [Read more...] about Patrick Getting Frustrated With Injury

'"I've always said, 'When you get things going, you get a lot of good breaks,'" said Ruff, whose team hosts Florida on Wednesday. "And we've had a lot of good breaks. We just want to keep it going."' … [Read more...] about Youth-laden Sabres on hot streak

The Buffalo Sabres will hold a press conference tomorrow (following the Sabres gameday skate), with the participants of the Western New York Club Hockey Super Sunday teams. Super Sunday is the premier high school hockey championship in the Western New York area that takes place this Sunday, February 22, at the HSBC Arena. … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres to host Super Sunday particpants

'"We see an awful lot of goals lately, and that hasn't been the case for a very long time around here," Satan said. "Many players have confidence to make plays and shoot the puck. It gives us the confidence we can play against any team."' … [Read more...] about They've got the fever

'Two months ago, they lost seven straight and looked like the same old Sabres. It seemed they were no longer responding to Lindy Ruff. They've been a different team since then. There's been a cultural change in the locker room, a shifting of leadership to the younger guys Ruff refers to as his "core."' … [Read more...] about Sabres make it look like child's play

'"I do take it personal," said Patrick, who also has battled a groin injury this season. "If I get hurt it's because I'm old. If another guy gets hurt it's because of the physical play and nature of the game. Knowing that, that's what (ticks) me off even more about it."' … [Read more...] about Patrick shies away from retirement talk

'"He's getting a good handle on things,'' Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "He's got an edge to him, which you like. We want him to play a feisty game and that's part of his makeup."' … [Read more...] about Roy finds his groove – and doesn't miss a beat

'Buffalo has really been doing damage on the power play, going 13 of 40 (32.5 percent) in the past eight games. And when the Sabres take advantage on the man advantage, they do well, with a 21-7-2 record when they score a power-play goal.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo soldiers on

'Down 7-1 with almost 10 minutes left, the game disintegrated into brawling much like last Wednesday's 5-1 loss to Edmonton. The Thrashers and Sabres combined for 118 penalty minutes, including 10 fighting majors.' … [Read more...] about Playoff-seeking Sabres crush Thrashers

'The Sabres have 21 goals in their last three games -- the team's best stretch since scoring 24 in three games from Dec. 31, 1992 to Jan. 3, 1993. It's also the most in the NHL in a three-game stretch since Pittsburgh scored 21 from March 23-26, 1996.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 7, Atlanta 2

'"I think we've all seen that we've scored a lot of goals lately, and that hasn't been the case for a long time here," Satan said. "I think many players have confidence to make plays and shoot the puck and other players feed off that. And that raises the confidence in the dressing room."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 7, Atlanta 2

'Defenseman Doug Janik was recalled from the Rochester Americans to skate for the Sabres. He replaced Rory Fitzpatrick in the line-up. Fitzpatrick sat out with a broken nose suffered during a fight in Saturday's win at Toronto.' … [Read more...] about Satan Shines in Afternoon Win

'Head Coach Lindy Ruff has never won more than four games in a row during his tenure in Buffalo. The Sabres will hope to end Lindy Ruff's dubious streak on Wednesday when the Florida Panthers come to town for a 7pm face-off.' … [Read more...] about Satan's Record Day Gets Sabres Above .500

'"We never quit," Briere said. "That's the most amazing thing. It would have been easy to say "The game's over.' I'm really proud of the guys in the room. They keep working hard."' … [Read more...] about Sabres riding big surge