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'“It’s not always about performance,” Amerks coach Randy Cunneyworth said. “At times, it’s also about convenience.”' … [Read more...] about Miller adjusts to Amerks bump

'``In a 0-0 game, especially on the road, if we want to win those games we have to outwork the other team and I have to stand like a wall back there,''Biron said.' … [Read more...] about Edmonton 4, Buffalo 1

'Ales Hemsky and Raffi Torres assisted on each other's goals 4:33 apart in the second period as the Edmonton Oilers posted a 4-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Edmonton 4, Buffalo 1

'Boy how things stay the same. The Sabres made a kid starting his 5th NHL game in goal look like he's a hall of famer losing in Edmonton Thursday night 4-1. Changes have been made, but this club plays just like it did for the past two seasons.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres Gift Wrap A Win For The Oilers

'Buffalo gave up their first short-handed goal of the season Thursday night to Ethan Moreau. At 3:30 of the second period, Moreau received a pass deep in the Buffalo zone from Rochester, N.Y. native Marty Reasoner and put the puck past Biron. Buffalo went on the power-play after Radek Dvorak was penalized with a double minor penalty for a high-stick on Adam Mair.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Lose First Game of Road Trip

'"They had to make a decision," said Miller, obviously dejected. "They can't put Danny on waivers. They have to clear room, and it's a long road trip. They can't be one guy short. They need everybody on the trip. It just (stinks) to be the guy who has to leave."' … [Read more...] about Miller gets short end of the stick

'They will play six games in 11 nights. They will travel roughly 5,600 miles.' … [Read more...] about Road trip offers important early test

'LW Andrew Peters is tied for the league lead in major penalties with three.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Oilers

'Since Miller is the only goalie exempt from waivers, sending him to Rochester was the simple option to free roster space.' … [Read more...] about Miller returns, Pittis goes up

The best advice I would have for Edmonton after going two straight games without a goal is to try for three games straight, quipped Sabres GM Darcy Regier, whose team, coincidentally, is tonights opponent at Skyreach Centre. We can relate to what they are going through and it is not a lot of fun. … [Read more...] about Sharing their pain

Our issues were not unlike yours in Edmonton, said Regier. Only Edmonton had to deal with them earlier than we did. I have had many conversations with Kevin (Lowe) about this and we are learning to live and work the way cities like Edmonton worked for a lot of years. … [Read more...] about They are in the money now!

'Sabres center Daniel Briere injured his hamstring and groin during an off-ice workout Wednesday and is expected to miss games. ``Right now we feel it's fairly serious and it will keep him out of the lineup,'' coach Lindy Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Briere injured in off-ice workout

'Zhitnik was even able to quell the steadiest criticism of him - that his shot couldn't find the net with a homing pigeon pointing the way.' … [Read more...] about Zhitnik's engine revving on high

'"We couldn't be more thrilled to support sled hockey in Buffalo," Quinn said at a news conference. "It's the kind of thing we should be doing."' … [Read more...] about Big guys get iced

'Representatives of the Buffalo Building & Construction Trades Council and the Buffalo Sabres came together today to announce a combined $12,000 donation to Western New York Physically-Challenged Youth Sports Inc., which will be used to fund the upcoming season for two area sled hockey teams whose rosters are made up of disabled individuals age six to 60.' … [Read more...] about Building a Winning Team