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'The Fedoruk-Ray fight was a big factor, according to Roenick. "When you have a guy who's looked upon to do certain things '. . . Fridge' brought some good energy to us. He deserves a lot of credit for lifting us up emotionally," he said. "One of the hardest things is coming off a long road trip. Complacency sets in. It's easy to sit back … [Read more...] about No place like home for rally

'The Sabres could be excused if they played a little absentmindedly last night. The fate of their franchise could be decided on Friday.' … [Read more...] about Gagne returns with game-winning assist

'"I think this is about the sixth game that we led by two goals and ended up losing," Sabres winger Rob Ray said. "It's definitely a problem."' … [Read more...] about Sabres squander Kotalik's two goals

'Let's just hope it's a slump. If it isn't, what we've seen from Connolly is what we get. If that's the case, the Sabres traded away their captain, inspirational leader, top defensive forward and an offensive contributor for two prospects. So far, one hasn't worked out.' … [Read more...] about Connolly has outgrown the kid gloves

'The Common Council rejected a request Tuesday to waive ground rent at HSBC Arena in a bid to help Mark Hamister buy the Buffalo Sabres, but lawmakers promised to look at other strategies to assist the effort.' … [Read more...] about Council rejects waiver of arena rent

'"The bids were different in a variety of ways, but Adelphia and the NHL concluded that the bid that was most likely to be successful and be able to close the sale was the Hamister bid. And any debate over which bid was better at this point is a waste of everyone's time. If the Hamister bid doesn't close, I would have grave concerns about the … [Read more...] about Golisano, Hamister bids sparking sharp debate

'The meeting is open to the public with reservations required at the chamber office (585-343-7440) by Jan. 20.' … [Read more...] about Hamister to address Genesee Chamber

'It's hard to justify spending public money to keep a hockey team in a city that's having trouble making ends meet. But we have to roll up our sleeves and figure out a way to make it work. I don't think anyone would choose paying for the arena over paying for teachers, but if we're creative, we can find a way to keep the team without having to make that … [Read more...] about Losing Sabres would be a serious blow to the city

'Shortly after Kotalik's second goal, Fedoruk and Buffalo tough guy Rob Ray exchanged pleasantries and were assessed two minutes for roughing at 12:10 of the second period. Even though there were no fisticuffs, the exchange seemed to energize the crowd, not to mention the Flyers.' … [Read more...] about Flyers erase 2-0 deficit and rub out the Sabres

'The Flyers have won two of their three meetings with the Sabres this season.' … [Read more...] about Flyers' rally gets best of Buffalo

'True to the recent history of this series, the Sabres got up early and prepared to play a game of keepaway. That’s worked for them in six of the last seven meetings between the teams, and it looked no different after someone named Ales Kotalik scored the first two.' … [Read more...] about Mind over matter for Roenick

'''I think three things gave us energy,'' said Hitchcock. ''Primeau's goal, Fedoruk's fight, and goal. Fedoruk's fight really energized our team.''' … [Read more...] about Not-complacent Flyers down Sabres

'It took the Flyers half the game to find their legs and when they did, the Sabres had a tough time stopping them.' … [Read more...] about Flyers win in return home

'"I don't think it was so much my goal but Fedoruk setting a tone for us by coming out and having a big scrap,'' Roenick said. "I know that energized me, and I am pretty sure it energized a lot of other guys. He deserves a lot of credit for lifting us emotionally.''' … [Read more...] about Flyers come home to beat Sabres 3-2

'Todd Fedoruk's second-period fight with Sabres enforcer Rob Ray certainly was not pretty, especially when Ray decked Fedoruk with a punch and then egged on the crowd as he skated to the penalty box. But it apparently was the fuel the Flyers needed to snap out of their funk. "That energized a lot of guys," center Jeremy Roenick said. "He deserves a lot … [Read more...] about Flyers rally to beat Sabres, 3-2