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'"Strange game out there tonight," Sabres center Curtis Brown said. "First period, all Canadiens. Then I think we took over. ... We generated some chances in the second and third periods, but we can't afford to spot Montreal two goals like that, especially the way Theodore has been playing."' … [Read more...] about Montreal 3, Buffalo 11

'There were several other chances for the Sabres to get back to even up the score in the third period. The best coming when Jochen Hecht was able to get a short handed break-away but was denied by the right pad leg of Theodore. Montreal added an empty net goal with under a minute to play by Mike Ribiero for a 3-1 win.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Offense Goes Cold North Of The Border

'The 8-game winless streak of the Buffalo Sabres ended the day after Christmas with a 3-1 win over Carolina, and since then three wins have followed, giving the Sabres four wins in six games, and just one loss in their last seven.' … [Read more...] about Holiday Cheer: Sabres’ struggles appear to end

'"You just want to try skate with him," linemate Derek Roy said. "It's hard to catch up to him, but when he's going you just got to try to stay with him and not watch him make plays. You've got to be involved."' … [Read more...] about Afinogenov working at both ends of ice

'"My goal was to come back for Montreal," Dumont said Monday. "It's always special for me to go there, especially that I didn't get a chance to see my family at Christmas and New Year's Eve, so I'm going to see them tonight and tomorrow. And especially with the honor I just got. I know my parents are going to be really proud and really … [Read more...] about Captain Dumont ready to go

'G Martin Biron has won eight of his 10 decisions against Montreal, including two shutouts.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Canadiens

'Delmore had one assist in 19 games for the Sabres. He lost his lineup spot in November and hasn’t played since, with a portion of his absence due to a strained groin muscle.' … [Read more...] about Delmore joins Amerks

'Chris Drury left practice early on Monday after getting his arm slit. He needed stitches, but should be able to play Tuesday in Montreal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Getting Short At Practice

'He'll be in the line-up for the Amerks Friday when they host the Manitoba Moose.' … [Read more...] about Delmore Joins Amerks

'Thanks to a recently signed licensing agreement with Irwin Pastor, whose father and uncles owned and operated the Bisons, the Sabres - just before Christmas - began selling red and white Bisons' home and away jerseys, complete with the Pepsi logo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres marketing yesteryear

'"They played pretty tough defense," Sabres center Chris Taylor said. "Their forwards backcheck pretty well. We didn't do a lot down low, but we got some good goals from some key guys."' … [Read more...] about Biron helps Sabres salvage tie

'The edict from upstairs was to make the playoffs. Ruff is 32-16 in the postseason, best in team history, but it means zilch unless he makes it. We'll see what happens in the next four weeks while the Sabres play 16 straight games against Eastern Conference foes.' … [Read more...] about Ruff looks like a coaching genius, again, with Sabres rolling

'"We have too many players. We had to make a decision," Ruff said in the Air Canada Centre prior to the game with the Toronto Maple Leafs. "In the short term, it didn't work. I don't regret it. I think other guys have played better. I don't think we could support some of his play when he wasn't going good, so the other guys had to … [Read more...] about Disappointed Delmore clears waivers, heads for Amerks

'"I'm not appreciating every moment of the goal but every single minute I've been in the National Hockey League," he said last week. "I've never taken it for granted. It's just been an unbelievable experience for me. There aren't words to explain how happy I am to be here, let alone score that goal. I'm still … [Read more...] about Enthusiasm of Sabres' rookie tough guy hasn't petered out

'His lunch-bucket coaching and playing style has taken him a long way - some say too long. All told, he's a hard-working family man who is friendly,quick-witted and poignant. You might even say the same things about Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Last Impressions