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Finally, a week that was only about hockey. Sabres fans, weary of the constant lack of ownership and bankruptcy news, finally could concentrate on what was happening on the ice instead of off-ice matters. Lindy Ruff finally broke Scotty Bowman's team record of most wins, but outside of that, it was the same old story for the Sabres. … [Read more...] about Ruff sets record in otherwise gloomy week

'That's where McMorrow comes in. With enforcer Rob Ray traded to Ottawa, the Sabres need someone to help Eric Boulton in case things get out of hand. The 6-foot-4, 220-pound McMorrow was the obvious choice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres call on McMorrow to supply missing muscle

'D Bryan McCabe has been fined twice by the NHL in the past week ($1,000 for diving and $200 for a gross misconduct).' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Maple Leafs

'"People there (at WGR) have a relationship with the (new) ownership," Koshinski said. He noted that Golisano's initial proposal to buy the Sabres was handed to WGR staffers. "We'll see if they can live under the same type of scrutiny as we did," Koshinski said. He said being in common ownership with the Sabres might have led Empire to do more … [Read more...] about Sale of Sabres will give Empire an image upgrade

'The key to beating the Sabres: Toronto's cast of dumb-penalty takers will be pleased to learn that they can rack-up all the minutes they want against Buffalo. The Sabres' 13.3% success rate with the man advantage is fourth worst in the league.' … [Read more...] about Leafs Game Day

'The Sabres, whom the Leafs play tonight, learned a lesson. They might be winning less but they're also whining less. And -- surprise, surprise -- life among the zebras has become easier.' … [Read more...] about Leafs, Sabres on different hockey paths

'''Obviously, I have to play tough,'' McMorrow said about his first professional season. ''I know my role. I just got to go out and do it.''' … [Read more...] about McMorrow not in Buffalo for scoring touch

'"It was a more of an inner-ear, balance thing. We anticipate him playing on Saturday," coach Lindy Ruff said. "I'm not concerned with Rhett at all."' … [Read more...] about Warrener should play Saturday

'Since Briere was acquired from Phoenix last week and began centering Dumont and Hecht, the line has had more chances than a lottery player with a cart full of tickets. They've combined for 54 shots in the five games, including 37 in the past three.' … [Read more...] about Ruff praises new line with highest compliment

'The Sabres aren’t bringing up McMorrow to score goals. The rookie right winger still hasn’t score a goal as a pro, and he has played 59 games for the Rochester Americans. But he leads the American Hockey League in fighting majors with 39, is third in penalty minutes with 291, and very likely will pick up his first NHL penalty minutes against the Leafs.' … [Read more...] about Amerks McMorrow lands a fighting chance

'Sabres defenseman Rhett Warrener has an inner-ear imbalance, not a concussion as originally believed, and might be available for Buffalo's game against Toronto on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' Warrener has inner-ear imbalance, might play Saturday

'"You can say that on paper but that game was still there for the taking," Patrick said. "Their top two lines have $9 million players. We got guys from Rochester on the other end of the scale in the hockey world. I'm not sure that inexperience is the reason we lost tonight. It makes us the underdog but we can still be competitive. We weren't hungry … [Read more...] about Banged-up Sabres prove to be punchless against Rangers

'"It's so unfair to try and speculate about people's futures and to think that whatever we say means something either positive or negative in that regard," Quinn said. "Darcy has done a very good job, and he's a very good guy. I think he's being criticized unfairly by a lot of people."' … [Read more...] about Regier's contract assumed

'One reason the Rangers are close to setting a franchise record by missing the playoffs for the sixth straight season is their combined 8-8-1 record against Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Carolina, Atlanta and Columbus, including a 4-0-0 record against Carolina. That lowly quintet all entered last night's play tied for an NHL-low 60 points. The Rangers finished this season … [Read more...] about Rangers show passion in win

'Buffalo is tied with Pittsburgh, Carolina and Columbus for the fewest points in the N.H.L. with 60. But the Sabres had not lost to the Rangers this season, winning twice and tying once.' … [Read more...] about Lindros Lifts the Rangers