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'He finally is performing like many scouts predicted he would in 1996, when the New York Islanders made him the NHL's third overall draft pick.' … [Read more...] about Dumont emerges as leader

'LW Jochen Hecht has a team-leading plus-6 rating and has been a minus only three times this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Huuricanes

'With 28 points, the Sabres are one of three Eastern Conference teams to trail the Canes (30 points).' … [Read more...] about Eye on the Hurricanes

'"He's living a life that he shouldn't be living," his father said. "It's incredible."' … [Read more...] about Faith has its rewards

'"I don't think the streak is over for us really," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "We want to win a game."' … [Read more...] about Tie lays Sabres' streak to rest as Roy has coming-out party

'"Patrick really stepped up to get the job done. The positive is that we were able to get the point out of this. We've got to do a better job ... they came at us hard in the third," said Senators defenceman Chris Phillips.' … [Read more...] about A tie for Christmas

'Ray and Spezza became close friends during the club's playoff drive last year. Ray didn't get any playing time in the post-season, but Spezza was inserted into the lineup in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference final against the New Jersey Devils. "He's a great kid. He really is," said Ray. "He's not like most 20-year-olds. He's a guy … [Read more...] about Ray receives Spezza delivery from Senator

'If the Sabres do decide to cut their ties with Regier, it is believed assistant GM Larry Carriere would be a top candidate. Whether former Senators captain Randy Cunneyworth, who is coaching Buffalo's AHL affiliate in Rochester, would get a shot behind the bench isn't known, but he would be a sensible choice to replace Ruff. … [Read more...] about Fisher's being forward

'The abrupt turnaround in the game provided a perfect illustration of how streaking teams find a way to stay alive in games and how slumping teams don't get the bounces.' … [Read more...] about Lalime bails out Senators

'``You can't feel happy,'' Roy said. ``It's unfortunate they scored a couple of goals. We have to tighten our system and tighten up our game. But we worked hard and it's encouraging.''' … [Read more...] about Ottawa 2, Buffalo 2, OT

'The Sabres have been outscored, 17-6, in the final two minutes of periods.' … [Read more...] about Ottawa 2, Buffalo 2

'Buffalo got a fantastic effort from rookie Derek Roy, who scored his first NHL goal and earned first star honors.' … [Read more...] about Sabres End Losing Streak With Tie

'"We all just need to step it up a bit, maybe make one less little mistake a night," he said. "If we can do that we'll get our season turned back around and get in the right direction. We're not miserably behind as far as points. We need to turn this thing around, the sooner the better, and if we can put together a little stretch in the other … [Read more...] about Practice makes perfect sense for sorry Sabres

'The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra's horn section will perform holiday songs before and during tonight's game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Senators

'Ruff says there's a very small possibility Drury or Delmore could play Tuesday against Ottawa, but not likely since they haven't practiced much.' … [Read more...] about Drury Returns To Limited Practice