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'Barnes is set to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of this season, but both sides intend to shore up a new contract before that happens.' … [Read more...] about Extension chord sounded for Barnes

'The Sabres did a lot of things right. They boxed out the Flyers' big men, denied rebounds by forcing the puck to the boards, then cleared it. Everywhere a Flyer went, he was shadowed by a Sabre. Buffalo double-teamed especially well in the corners.' … [Read more...] about Swarming Sabres more than Flyers can handle

'"They sent Mika [Noronen] to Rochester so, to me, the big picture is 50 minutes down the road," said Biron, 24, the Sabres' first-round pick in the 1995 draft.' … [Read more...] about Biron feels the job is not yet fully his

'They again spotted the opposition a two-goal edge in the third period, for the third time in four games. This time, their comeback fell short, and they suffered their first loss, 2-1, to the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Starts giving Flyers fits; suffer first loss

'Biron and Boucher were the second and third goalies taken in the first round of the 1995 NHL entry draft, 16th and 22nd overall, respectively. Their paths from draft day to last night were divergent, but they find themselves in similar places - trying to convince their employers that they are legit starters.' … [Read more...] about Boucher, Biron have opportunity for net gains

'Martin Biron played well in goal for the Sabres but the Flyers didn't put much pressure on him until the closing minutes. Then, despite a late goal from Simon Gagne, it was too late.' … [Read more...] about Scoring slump continues

'Murray is coming off an outstanding minor-league season. He scored 24 regular-season goals and added 20 playoff points as the Saint John Flames won the AHL Calder Cup.' … [Read more...] about Murray fills Dopita's void at center

'The entertaining evidence displayed at HSBC Arena last night showed that Martin Biron, heir apparent to Dominik Hasek in the Buffalo nets, has more than warmed to his new role as a starting goaltender.' … [Read more...] about Concerns are starting to mount

'"I think Marty can take away from his experiences the fact that he learned the game playing behind one of the greatest goalies to have ever played this game," Boucher said. "To learn patience by doing that is a great thing. And when you look at me last year, I thought everything was life and death. It wasn't until the summer that I sat back and started … [Read more...] about Goalies have a real rivalry

'"I missed the shot and scored a goal," Satan said. "The puck bounced and it went flying like a butterfly."' … [Read more...] about Sabres 2, Flyers 1

'Buffalo missed two chances to score into an empty net, but held on for its second straight home win and first victory over the Flyers since December 14, 1999.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Philadelphia 1

'The line of Simon Gagne, Jeremy Roenick and Justin Williams has been hot. The trio has combined for five goals and eight assists in three games. But that's the only line that's producing.' … [Read more...] about "New Look" Flyers Face Sabres

'Yes, Buffalo and Philadelphia are shades of the teams that took the ice last April for the Stanley Cup playoffs, but, still bitter rivals, the teams will be playing for nothing less than superiority or redemption.' … [Read more...] about Time does not ease pain

Kudos to Darcy Regier for helping out in the recent Sabres-Rangers game with the “fourth jerseys.” These jerseys were auctioned off to assist in funding the recovery efforts in New York City. … [Read more...] about Savvy Regier has a heart; B's look to sting division rivals

'"I think in their case they'd like to come in and make amends for it," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "You don't like to be embarrassed. It was a game where it just seemed like everything we did went right, and every mistake they made we put it in the net. It led to a night they'd like to forget. It'll give them some added incentive … [Read more...] about Flyers loaded with incentive on return trip to Buffalo