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'"It doesn't matter if we go out and prove in the third period that we can play. By that time, it's too late," Rhett Warrener said. "We're cutting our own throats."' … [Read more...] about Bruins 2, Sabres 1

'The Sabres are trying to get into the playoffs, and it's not looking good. They slipped from 10th to 12th in the East, remaining four points behind Montreal for the final postseason spot with its third loss in nine games (5-3-1).' … [Read more...] about Boston 2, Buffalo 1

'"If you want help, they want your good players, which makes it tough. They want your good young players. "We made a lot of good decisions in just holding tough and sticking with what we got instead of trading for somebody else's junk."' … [Read more...] about Sabres protect future

No. 1 G Byron Dafoe (30-23-2, 2.23 goals-against average, .907 save percentage), who has played all 4 games against Buffalo this year, is 4-1 over his last 5 starts, surrendering only 7 goals in that span. … [Read more...] about Scouting report

'It's possible the Sabres' playoff hopes won't be decided until the final game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres need youth to serve them

'G Byron Dafoe is 4-1 with a 1.40 goals-against average and .951 save percentage in his last five games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Bruins

The Ottawa Senators hate to come to Buffalo. They have not won in HSBC Arena since December 30, 1998, and it took overtime for them to beat the Sabres. Tuesday night, they were completely dominated on the scoreboard as Buffalo beat them 5-1. Speak about getting your heads handed back to you, the Senators certainly have not found their Sabres hosts too friendly the last 3 years. … [Read more...] about Sens winless streak continues in Buffalo House of Horrors

'Make no mistake about it, the Sabres have chosen to tread water for the next couple years. They know that they are not going to be Stanley Cup contenders until the economic structure of the league changes. The collective bargaining agreement expires after two more seasons. That labor war in 2004 will be ugly, but the Sabres know it's the only way they will be … [Read more...] about Lack of Action Shows Sabres Direction

'Just when you're ready to declare the Sabres dead in the playoff chase, Buffalo does something to raise your hopes.' … [Read more...] about Thoughts on Sabres, Bills and the NIT

'But Gratton had to deflect some of the credit, saying "Marty really won the game for us."' … [Read more...] about Gratton's long day has happy ending

'"We do have to look at the offseason," he said. "It wasn't going to happen at the trade deadline. There just weren't the opportunities. I didn't think the timing was very good."' … [Read more...] about Sabres deal makers bring back Corkum

'The Sabres in other years might have felt insulted with Regier's inactivity, but instead there was a sense of appreciation for their general manager Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres respond to Regier's roster tweak

'Still, last night's win wouldn't have been possible without the play of Biron, who was outstanding while the Senators controlled play in the first period. "If we're going to win, we're going to need fabulous goaltending, and we got that (last night)," Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Senators sliced up by Sabres

'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