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'"He is incredibly focused about preparing himself, just like Ron Francis and really all the players I've coached that I think are going to be in the Hall of Fame," Maurice said.' … [Read more...] about Barrasso savors storybook season

'The Canes had a ton of chances to extend that lead and put the game away early in the third period but ended up letting Buffalo back into it.' … [Read more...] about Canes cap record December

'Ward, who suffered a charley horse when he was kneed by Peter Bondra in Sunday's 5-5 tie with the Washington Capitals, was able to play against Buffalo. O'Neill, whose back spasms forced him out of the game in the first period Sunday, was not.' … [Read more...] about O'Neill still out, but Ward back on ice

'Sabres coach Lindy Ruff wasn't pleased with either goalie's performance. "We're looking for one guy to take the bull by the horns," Ruff said. "It's a gut instinct right now. I'm trying to find a guy that will win us ahockey game."' … [Read more...] about Hurricanes 5, Sabres 4

'"Obviously, we've got to be better defensively," Brown said. "We've got to make better decisions with the puck. Remember those turnovers, those things will come back and haunt you. Tonight we made too many mistakes in that area."' … [Read more...] about Carolina 5, Buffalo 4

'"It's a loss. You just hope this injury isn't something that hurts his career," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff told the Buffalo News.' … [Read more...] about Sabres LW Kozlov out 6-8 weeks with Achilles injury

'Buffalo forward Erik Rasmussen returned to the Sabres lineup Monday against Carolina after missing seven games because of a bruised left knee.' … [Read more...] about Rasmussen returns to Sabres lineup

'Brown will be the temporary replacement for Kozlov.' … [Read more...] about With Kozlov gone, Sabres must think offense

'About 2,500 tickets remain for tonight's game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Hurricanes

'Two-thirds of the tendon was severed and 60 stitches were needed to repair the wound, the team said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' Slava Kozlov Out Two Months With Torn Achilles' Tendon

'A preliminary report said two-third of Kozlov's tendon was severed and took approximately 60 stitches to close the wound.' … [Read more...] about Kozlov to miss two months

This was a week where the Sabres proclaimed that they were going to turn it around. After losing to the Toronto Maple Leafs last Saturday, the Sabres took their Christmas break and came back determined to turn their season around. … [Read more...] about Sabres Week in review

'"There was a trail of blood coming off the ice," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "We knew it was serious."' … [Read more...] about Kozlov injured as Sabres tie Blue Jackets

'"He's played a good, sound game for us, and he's used his size down low to control play a lot of times. He's still trying to get comfortable with the guys he skates with, but he's played well."' … [Read more...] about Pyatt proves his worth during call-up to NHL

'Chris Gratton hasn't spoken with Sabres coach Lindy Ruff in weeks. In fact, the center couldn't remember the last time they had a conversation.' … [Read more...] about Stalemate between Gratton and Ruff grows more stale every day