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'Several players, such as Chris Gratton, Alexei Zhitnik, Miroslav Satan, Curtis Brown and, yes, beloved ex-Panther Stu Barnes, reportedly are available before Tuesday's trade deadline.' … [Read more...] about Tonight's game: Sabres at Panthers

'"They got a pretty feisty all-around team even with the two guys they had out," Ray said. "They still got a physical, tough team. The nice thing is our guys stood up to it and, in a lot of places, initiated it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres take Punch Bowl

'The Maple Leafs' GM and coach denied Thursday making comments that created a minor stir over the Buffalo Sabres' trade of Vaclav Varada to the Ottawa Senators for unsigned first-round draft pick Jakub Klepis.' … [Read more...] about Leafs' Quinn: I never said that

'Two other Maple Leafs fans were arrested outside the arena for fighting, according to police, who said alcohol played a role in the brawls. Police said they were also continuing an investigation into a brawl at the hockey game, which the Sabres won, 4-2, and more arrests were possible.' … [Read more...] about Ontario man faces charges in scuffle with HSBC guard

'Last night's hostilities, however, brought to mind the halcyon days of the mid-to-late-'70s, when such hockey legends as Perreault, Martin, Robert and Schoenfeld squared off against Sittler, McDonald, Williams and Salming.' … [Read more...] about Sabres spear Leafs

'Sources indicated the Sabres have asked for defensive prospect Carlo Colaiacovo in exchange for Zhitnik. But Quinn, having traded top forward prospect Brad Boyes, will likely be hesitant to part with his premier chattel along the blueline. A package of winger Darcy Tucker, a prospect other than Colaiacovo and another high draft pick could be enough to get the deal … [Read more...] about Quinn may not be done dealing yet

'The highlight: Four fights in the first period alone, including three in a span of 36 seconds, got the crowd into the game. Ponikarovsky and Ray got things started at 11:00. They were followed by Bryan McCabe and Adam Mair at 13:23, Shane Corson and Chris Gratton at 13:53 and Wade Belak and Eric Boulton at 13:59.' … [Read more...] about Leafs Post-Mortem

'There were four fights in the first period -- something Quinn claimed the Sabres were sent out to do -- including three separate bouts in 36 seconds.' … [Read more...] about Don't book the engraver just yet, Pat

Veteran Sabres defenceman Alexei Zhitnik, on display for Leafs management and a bulging press box of scouts, had a team-high ice time of 26:47 and was a plus-1. … [Read more...] about Big guns misfire as losses mount

Certainly, in their final home date before Tuesdays trade deadline, individual Sabres were making their own bid to defect, if not to the fat-cat Leafs then to one of the few teams willing to shell out for fresh horses. … [Read more...] about Leafs skate a thin line

'"I don't think there was anything dirty about any of it," Ruff said. "There were no vicious sticks or anything . . . it was good, old-fashioned hockey."' … [Read more...] about Distractions grease skid

'The Maple Leafs nearly tied it with less than a minute left, but Biron gloved Gary Roberts' shot. Then Brown hit an empty net with 10 seconds remaining.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 4, Maple Leafs 2

With more than a third of the 18,106 fans at HSBC Arena cheering for the visitors, the first period featured four fights in as many minutes. … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Toronto 2

'Regier said last week that economics will play a significant role in what the bankrupt Sabres do, bringing Gratton ($2 million salary) and defenseman Alexei Zhitnik ($3.55 million) into play. Both have proved they can produce in the postseason, and sources in Toronto say the Leafs have interest in Zhitnik.' … [Read more...] about Sabres nervous about deals

'LW Rob Ray has 107 penalty minutes in 35 games against Toronto.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Leafs