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'He was invisible, which is more or less what he's been on the ice lately. Satan, the Sabres' highest-paid forward, hasn't scored a point in his last six games. He hasn't scored a goal in the third period all season.' … [Read more...] about It's about time for Satan to start scoring

'Martin Biron is 1-3 lifetime against the Lightning, including a 4-2 loss to Tampa Bay in February.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Lightning

'"It's awesome," Mathieu said of facing his brother in an NHL game for the second time. "It's also kind of weird, looking over at the opposite goaltender, knowing it's your brother."' … [Read more...] about Biron Brothers Set To Face Off

'After going 4-1-1 during a six-game stretch, the Lightning have dropped their past two games, both by one goal. ... The power play has let Tampa Bay down, going 0-for-7 and allowing a short-handed goal to Toronto on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Lightning – Sabres Scouting Report

'Marty Biron remembers working to toughen up his brother Mathieu during the neighborhood hockey games in Quebec City. A cross-check here, an elbow and a slash there. Hey, isn't that what brothers are for?' … [Read more...] about For Birons, big brother is a relative term

'"We have found ways to lose. Not to win. We have found ways to lose."' … [Read more...] about Sabres collapsing

'Fitzpatrick probably expected to appear in the stray Sabres game here and there, but he had no idea he'd be getting the call so soon. With Tallinder temporarily crossed off the depth chart with a knee injury, defenseman Richard Smehlik suffered a groin strain after just nine games, prompting Buffalo to call up Campbell. Then on Oct. 26, defensemen Rhett Warrener and … [Read more...] about Fitzpatrick enjoying 'visit'

'The injuries, however, provide a legitimate chance for Brian Campbell to make a name for himself at the NHL level. Campbell and Rory Fitzpatrick were recalled from Rochester, and both should be here for a while.' … [Read more...] about Campbell hopes to take advantage of blue-line injuries

'It was the third time in as many games the Sabres lost despite entering the third period either tied or in the lead and outshooting their opponents for the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lack finishing kick against Coyotes

'The injuries, however, provide a legitimate chance for Brian Campbell to make a name for himself at the NHL level. Campbell and Rory Fitzpatrick were recalled from Rochester, and both should be here for a while.' … [Read more...] about Time for Campbell to make his case

'Burke also held off a frantic Sabres finish in the final 1:15, when the Coyotes faced a 6-on-4 situation after a penalty.' … [Read more...] about Changes spark Coyotes

'Gretzky, who closed out his playing career as a member of the New York Rangers and was among the city's most popular athletes, was asked for whom he is rooting in the World Series, the Yankees or Diamondbacks. "I'm a politician...but nice try," he said, grinning.' … [Read more...] about Burke could be Olympic starter

'Coach Lindy Ruff said the Sabres' poor effort -- and not the play of Burke and Lemieux -- was what cost them.' … [Read more...] about Coyotes 3, Sabres 2

'"We did not give up a lot in New Jersey (on Saturday), but we were soft. And we were soft on the last goal," Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. "Lemieux should have been laid out, period. He was allowed to get his own rebound while guys were standing around, watching."' … [Read more...] about Phoenix 3, Buffalo 2

'Sabres defenseman Dmitri Kalinin had his broken left thumb surgically repaired on Tuesday and will miss up to four weeks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' Kalinin out with broken thumb