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'"I don't think it's fair to judge the trade on goals and assists," Briere said. "That's what I'm here for, to bring some offense to the Sabres. But Chris' role is different. They want him to score goals, sure, but what they really needed was a big presence down the middle, which they didn't have in Phoenix."' … [Read more...] about Gratton, Briere ready to face off

'``We knew they were wounded and they were going to play hard,'' Briere said. ``You know they're going to come out strong. The good thing is after you get that lead, it's mentally tough for them to come back in the game.''' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Chicago 2

With 7:47 left in the third period, Daniel Briere unleashed a shot that trickled behind Blackhawks goaltender Michael Leighton before Maxim Afinogenov nudged it over the goal line for his fifth of the season. Briere just battled for the puck and then he was able to shoot, Afinogenov said. Then the puck ended up down in the crease and I was able to get to it and just push it … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Chicago 2

'The Sabres took advantage of another young goaltender, this time it was the Blackhawks Michael Leighton, who’s only been able to get one victory on the season.' … [Read more...] about Briere Leads Buffalo Past Struggling Chicago

'"I know one of the things management talked about this year was getting some of the guys who are key players on the team into more of a leadership role, the guys who were coming into their prime - the Jay McKees, the Curtis Browns, Miro Satan and Chris Drury, those types of players. I've obviously viewed myself as an older player who always tried to lead by … [Read more...] about Sabres tale: Old man and the 'C'

'The history of Sabres captaincy...'. … [Read more...] about Roll call

'"I see it as a numbers thing, but the time's got to come where I expect to play and whatnot. I can't say that if it keeps going on that I'll be the happiest person going along with it. For right now I've just got to keep working."' … [Read more...] about Lack of ice time frosts Campbell

'CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS...Record last 5: 0-5-0-0.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Blackhawks

'Also named on Wednesday were Buffalo's alternate captains. Forward J.P. Dumont will retain his "A". The other goes to forward Daniel Briere.' … [Read more...] about Patrick Next In Line To Wear The "C"

'''It's something that you want but you don't expect,'' Patrick said. ''One of the things that management talked about this year was getting guys that are key players on this team into more of a leadership role. To get this opportunity, it's a great honor.''' … [Read more...] about Sabres name Patrick captain for December

'Vanek is averaging better than a point a game at Minnesota through the first 14 starts of his sophomore season. Four of his nine goals have come on the power play. Opponents already are touting him as a front-runner for the Hobey Baker Award presented to the college game's top player.' … [Read more...] about Vanek's play has Sabres looking smart

'If he does give the "C" to somebody else, candidates would include Alexei Zhitnik, J.P. Dumont, Daniel Briere, Curtis Brown and James Patrick.' … [Read more...] about The Captain For December Is Still A Mystery

'Can this team do better? Ruff simply replied, "Yeah." But now, the players are willing to work as hard at being successful as their coach.' … [Read more...] about Ruff coaxes most from Sabres

'"It's a bad habit we've gotten into," Sabres captain Chris Drury said. "We need to put an end to that. It's so hard to come back in this league."' … [Read more...] about Sabres can't rally to beat Predators

'In what seems to be a recurring nightmare for the Sabres, they got off to another sloppy start and allowed a goal just 1:48 into the game.' … [Read more...] about Orszagh Hat Trick Leads To Predator Win