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'"We were looking for players that are going to make a difference here. We believe Chris is that," Buffalo General Manager Darcy Regier said when he signed Drury to a contract that will pay him $3.45 million this season. "When you get the type of player Chris is, you want to make a commitment and you believe you can create a strong winning … [Read more...] about Drury adjusting to third new team (Sabres) in 3 years

'``They way I look at it, the seventh and eighth teams in the conference will be three or four games over .500,'' Biron said after the Sabres improved to 22-25-5-1. ``That's where we've got to get. We've got a lot of big games upcoming against conference teams and we're trying to get on a roll.''' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, NY Rangers 1

'"As far as effort, it helps the team go a long way," Drury said. "We have been playing a little better lately and if we can stay consistent and get a roll going, I like our chances heading toward the playoffs."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, NY Rangers 1

'Martin Biron took center stage on Friday night, making stellar saves all night long and keeping the New York Rangers at bay for a 3-1 win in Madison Square Garden. The Ales Kotalik streak continued as well, as the Sabres are now 11-1 when the forward scores a goal.' … [Read more...] about Biron Lights Up Broadway

'Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier suggested a club on a tight budget can't get into an arms race with the big boys. He said the Sabres are interested in improving their roster, but they can't feel pressured to do so based on the moves their closest competitors have made.' … [Read more...] about Sabres look for improvements from within

'The Sabres are only 1-8-2-1 this season against Atlantic Division teams.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Rangers

'"You've got a state that is just pushing its citizens to the brink," said Sabres owner B. Thomas Golisano, who has run for governor three times against Pataki. "We lowered ticket prices as a way of dealing with the economic environment. For us to lower prices and have the state come along and take it all back, what does that do to us as an … [Read more...] about Pataki seeks surcharge on sports tickets

'That's the thinking of coach Lindy Ruff, whose team is on a recent roll thanks in part to the young triumvirate of Maxim Afinogenov, Derek Roy and Milan Bartovic. Ruff put the trio together after Bartovic was called up from Rochester of the AHL four games ago. Since then, Buffalo has won three of those contests, and finds itself six points out of the eighth and final … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres recent surge helped by the kids

'The Sabres have been searching for a winning touch and appear to have found it in Ales Kotalik. Buffalo is now 10-1 in games that the forward scores, including a 4-1 victory at HSBC Arena against Montreal. Kotalik didn’t have the only outstanding performance in the game. Martin Biron had a solid game in goal, making several key acrobatic saves.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Returns Home With A Win

'"The last four games is definitely a case of guys really laying it on the line," Biron said. "That's the desperation the guys are showing."' … [Read more...] about Sabres leave the building with win on Elvis night

'People are grateful Golisano rescued the franchise, but at some point they're going to want him to give this team another push with his wallet. The Sabres had everything snap into place Tuesday night. Martin Biron was sensational. Chris Drury, J.P. Dumont and Ales Kotalik all had two points. The Sabres have won three of their last four games, and you start wondering … [Read more...] about Golisano's fun has potential to increase

'"We had chances in the third period, but we couldn't bury the puck," Mike Ribeiro said. "We had a power play early in the period and we couldn't score. We had the momentum, but they got a power play and scored."' … [Read more...] about Sabres get to Theo late

'A more attractive promotion is on tap Saturday when the Sabres meet the New York Rangers. The Peace Bridge duty-free shop is offering two tickets, a case of beer and a $5 gift certificate for $45 U.S.' … [Read more...] about Are you lonesome tonight?

'``The turning point was Martin Biron making the big saves,'' Julien said. ``If we score on those, it's a different story.''' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Montreal 1

'"Marty was fabulous," Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. "He made three or four game-breaking saves that allowed us to go on and win that game. If we're going to get on a roll, we need a goaltender to win us games, and I thought he had a big part in the win tonight."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Montreal 1