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'Assuming the Rochester Americans maintain their playoff position and advance to the postseason, goalie Mika Noronen and defenseman Brian Campbell will be on their roster.' … [Read more...] about Noronen, Campbell protected

'"It sounds weird, but this was probably one of our better games in here," said captain Daniel Alfredsson, who scored Ottawa's lone goal, his 35th of the season. "We created a lot of chances offensively, but (Buffalo goalie Martin) Biron played really well. Overall, I thought we had a pretty solid game."' … [Read more...] about Sens buffaloed again

'Career statistics for Bob Corkum, who was traded from the Atlanta Thrashers to the Buffalo Sabres for a 2002 fifth-round draft pick...' … [Read more...] about Bob Corkum career statistics

Gratton has enjoyed a solid turnaround since he was elevated from the Sabres fourth line shortly after the Olympic break. The goal was his 11th of the season, and sixth in 10 games. His recent performance led Sabres general manager Darcy Regier to reconsider plans to deal Gratton before Tuesdays NHL trade deadline. … [Read more...] about Sabres 5, Senators 1

The Senators dropped their seventh straight decision in Buffalo. … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Ottawa 1

'Corkum, a dependable checking forward, bolsters the Sabres lineup after the team lost captain Stu Barnes, who will miss up to two weeks after sustaining a concussion on Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Corkum from Atlanta

'Florida Panthers forward Marcus Nilson was suspended for one game by the NHL for slashing Buffalo's Eric Boulton last week.' … [Read more...] about Panthers' Nilson suspended one game

'"We gotta get over it. We gotta have guys like Denis and Erik (Rasmussen) step up and fill roles. There's a lot of ice time guys are going to get and have to produce with."' … [Read more...] about Injury to Barnes no joke

'"Me sitting here is not doing anybody any good. I've done a lot for this organization, and this organization has done a lot for me. I think it's fair that we both treat each other with respect and make the right decision. If I'm not going to be playing, I don't see any reason for me to be an insurance policy."' … [Read more...] about Sabres' Woolley says 'play me or trade me'

'Sabres allowed first power-play goal in seven games in Sunday's loss to the Lightning.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Senators

'Does Regier upgrade his roster before today's 3 p.m. NHL trade deadline in hopes of climbing into the playoffs? Or does he pawn off veterans to Stanley Cup contenders in return for prospects? Considering the gap between the Sabres, who sit 10th in the Eastern Conference, and the eighth-place Montreal Canadiens is four points, he may end up doing more subtracting than … [Read more...] about Decision time for Sabres

'"I guess we're going to find out how valuable Stu is," Miroslav Satan said. "There has to be some guy or guys to step up and try to fill the gap."' … [Read more...] about Barnes out with concussion

The points were there for the grabbing. The Sabres just didn't want to have anything to do with them. That's the sad situation with the Buffalo Sabres. Two games in Florida this weekend netted the Sabres just one point in their desperate attempt to crawl out of the hole they've dug themselves this season and get back into the playoff race. The best the Sabres … [Read more...] about Barnes hurt in Sabres tie with Lightning

'Ruff has stayed with the same 18 skaters for the past seven games. It's the longest he's gone with the same forwards and defensemen this season.' … [Read more...] about Essensa's NHL days done?

'Sabres fans will have a better idea how management views the team's playoff chances in the coming hours. Trading veterans for draft picks would indicate an emphasis on the future, while acquiring contributors for the last 14 games would signal a desire to make a playoff run.' … [Read more...] about Barnes hurt as Sabres earn tie