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When Patrick first joined the NHL, the game was more open than it is today. Video pre-scouting of games was non-existant and as a result, teams tended to trade scoring chances. Often, a failed scoring chance at one end would turn into an excellent opportunity at the other. Now? Instead of asking players to speed the game up, the mantra is to slow it down.' … [Read more...] about NHL Slow to Experiment

'Ruff didn't rule out a scratch, but treaded lightly about it. "That is a very serious step when you got a player making the kind of money he's making," Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Bench warrant issued for Satan's poor play

'"I'm glad he's not (playing), to tell you the truth," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "Obviously, with him hurt it's to our advantage."' … [Read more...] about No surprise: Mario sits again

'The Penguins have allowed 21 goals in their past three games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Penguins

'Sabres: Are 3-3 at HSBC Arena. ... Have gone 7-1-1 when scoring first goal of game, 0-7 when allowing it.' … [Read more...] about Penguins Report

'When second-year forward Ales Kotalik scores, the Sabres win. He has two game-winners and five goals total, all in wins.' … [Read more...] about Scouting the Sabres

'Cunneyworth believes that, despite a need to improve his consistency and positioning in the defensive zone, Roy can be a quality NHL player who will excite the Sabres fans at HSBC Arena. "A lot of good things seem to occur when he's out there on the ice," Cunneyworth said. "He's near the puck at all times and just makes things happen."' … [Read more...] about Roy hopes to be sharp for the Sabres someday soon

'“Whatever they tell me to do, I’m going to do,” he said. “Every day is like training camp for me, every day could be my last. I’m not the kind of guy who can take it easy. I’m on a two-way deal and I’m replaceable if my attitude changes or I get too comfortable. I’ve learned my lesson to work hard all the time and never take … [Read more...] about The Peters principle

'Of New Jersey's first 14 games, only two have been decided by more than one goal. Doesn't leave Brodeur or any of his teammates much room for error' … [Read more...] about Unbeaten streak continues in frustrating fashion

'Based on the results of Wednesday night's goodwill game, it appears several Sabres wouldn't mind playing more games in Rochester - just not for the minor-league affiliate Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres extend Devils to the Max in Rochester

'Buffalo fans understand the psychic value of the Sabres and Bills, the connection they provide to the larger world. Rochester fans see themselves as an extension of that community, a logical and increasingly vital part of the Buffalo sports scene. Without them, our hold on the two major franchises would be more tenuous. … [Read more...] about Stronger roots could flourish in Flower City

'As the Buffalo Sabres prepared to play their first-ever regular season game in Rochester, the club announced Wednesday it had reached agreement with Time Warner Cable to broadcast 13 regular season games starting Nov. 19. The "Game-of-the-Week" will be broadcast via the Sabres flagship network, the Empire Sports Network, on Time Warner's Rochester area … [Read more...] about Sabres gain TV presence in Rochester

'"The boards were different. The rink was different. It was weird to play in it," Brodeur said. "It's not the NHL. We're not used to playing like that."' … [Read more...] about Devils 2, Sabres 2

'The quality of the ice was more noticeable. It caused the puck to bounce a lot, making it difficult to complete long passes and shoot quickly. Before the game, Burns called the ice "pathetic.''' … [Read more...] about Devils odds and ends

'Golisano dedicated the game to his lifelong friend Gene Polisseni. The Irondequoit native, who died two years ago, was instrumental in the formation of youth and adult leagues in the area, and Golisano briefed his players on the role his former business associate and best friend played in his life and in the game. “He knew we’d hear his name a lot during the … [Read more...] about Sabres conquer city