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'The Sabres received a huge ovation when they hit the ice wearing throwback uniforms, the old blue, white and yellow numbers with a buffalo stationed between two swords. And Tom Golisano, the man who saved the Sabres from folding earlier this year, received a nice hand when he spoke to fans on the Jumbotron during the sec-ond period.' … [Read more...] about Devils rest stars, tie for Jennings

'The Sabres honored their past by bringing back their still popular blue and gold uniforms as a one-time promotion. It's the first time the Sabres wore them since changing to their current red and black colors in 1996. Sabres spokesman Michael Gilbert said the players didn't learn of the change until 15 minutes before the game.' … [Read more...] about Devils 2, Sabres 2, OT

'Golisano would only say that he plans to sit down with both Ruff and Regier and announce a decision within days.' … [Read more...] about New Jersey 2, Buffalo 2

'Season Series: Devils lead, 3-0.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Devils

'Buffalo is having another trying season, entering this afternoon's game with a record of 27-36-9-8. But at least it doesn't look like the Sabres will be folding up shop in the near future, thanks to Tom Golisano. Miroslav Satan is Buffalo's top threat with 25 goals and 48 assists.' … [Read more...] about Devils Gameday

'"It's not something that happens a lot, but it happens to everybody," Biron said. "Patrick (Roy) in his last game in Montreal over there, he gave up eight in 11/2 periods before he got pulled and made those big scenes. It's not a fun feeling. I guess you just gotta overlook it."' … [Read more...] about Bruins batter baffled Biron

'Ideally, Regier would be sent packing and Ruff would remain.' … [Read more...] about Ruff, a class act from Day One, deserves Year Seven

'The Bruins, who ended an 0-2-3 winless streak, also scored their first power-play goal after going 0 for 27 when Knuble slapped one past Biron just 2:19 into the game. Samsonov, who was lacing them up for real for the first time in 50 games, skated on a line with Jozef Stumpel and Marty McInnis with the latter setting up goals by each of his linemates.' … [Read more...] about Bruins finish up by showing some touch

'The Sabres, like most opponents, had no answers for the Thornton-Knuble-Murray line, which dominated down low and combined for four goals. And Samsonov's remarkable return, skating with Stumpel and Marty McInnis, instantly gives the New Jersey coaches much more to worry about. But this team scored 245 goals - its most in seven years - and could be a playoff darkhorse … [Read more...] about B's victory in season finale no pipe dream

'More importantly, the effort was there and despite giving up five goals, the Bruins appear ready for the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Bruins romp in finale

'``I don't think we've been outclassed in any game all year,'' goaltender Martin Biron said. ``We were outclassed in the first period'' Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Bruins 8, Sabres 5

'"You worry about these types of games as a coach," Buffalo's Lindy Ruff said. "I played in many of them to know that the lack of meaning really starts to sink in with the guys."' … [Read more...] about Boston 8, Buffalo 5

While the war wages on in Iraq, the Buffalo Sabres have waged their own war this season. It has been a war of survival and dignity. Wednesday night, the Sabres battled back from a 3-0 deficit to beat the Atlanta Thrashers 4-3 in HSBC Arena. While the playoff hopes have long been gone, the team still fights and shows a spark which may be a good sign of things to come next … [Read more...] about Sabres late season surge gives hope for future

'Ruff still wants to have more dialogue with B. Thomas Golisano and the owner-in-waiting's top adviser, Larry Quinn, before making a final decision. Ruff needs to know in what direction the Sabres are moving because he most certainly wouldn't want to return under the same conditions he coached this season.' … [Read more...] about Ruff says he wants to return

'Buffalo's power play, a running joke for so many seasons, has been flourishing. The unit has converted 20 of 90 chances as the Sabres have gone 11-7-2-4 since Feb. 17. That 22.2 percent clip would be No. 2 in the league if done over the course of the season.' … [Read more...] about Power-play improvement sparks late-season surge