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'Stu Barnes has three goals and an assist in last three games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Senators

'"Teams have conveyed to me that in their conversations with the Sabres that Regier has no interest in listening to offers and won't even discuss the matter. Michael has told them he's made up his mind and he doesn't want to play for the Sabres."' … [Read more...] about Peca draws a crowd

'"For a first-year performer, he's had a heck of a year so far," Ruff said. "There's not a lot of nights where you have to go over positioning or his competitive nature."' … [Read more...] about Kalinin simply doing the job for Sabres

'Warrener is their unanointed leader now. He embodies everything a team could want in a captain. Clear up the Peca mess and give Warrener the "C." He'll wear it well.' … [Read more...] about 'C' change points to Warrener

'"There are a lot of special stories in the book and a lot of them we drew from right here," [Pat LaFontaine] said Wednesday on a whirlwind tour of Western New York to promote Companions in Courage, Triumphant Tales of Heroic Athletes (Warner Books, hardcover, $23.95).' … [Read more...] about Book of courage

'His first goal since Jan. 12 had just powered past Islanders goalie Rick DiPietro, giving the Sabres a 2-1 overtime victory. "I was really happy we won the game; it was an important game for us," Afinogenov said. "For sure, it's a very important goal for me, too."' … [Read more...] about Viva Max; Sabres top Isles in OT

'He's been the best player on the ice among the Sabres for most of the season, but an interview with Stu Barnes, even under the best of circumstances, is like phoning the electronic teller at your bank.' … [Read more...] about Barnes is dialed in for Sabres

'He spends his free time these days in Connecticut, where he owns a fledgling home renovation company that already has refurbished five houses, including his own.' … [Read more...] about A community embrace

February must be "streak-buster" month. One night after the Sabres got goals from three players in terrible scoring slumps,"Mad Max" broke a nine-game schneid with one of his most dominating outings in recent memory. … [Read more...] about Max snaps maddening streak

'Rick DiPietro continued to be the best player on the ice for the Islanders and yet continued his career-opening winless streak.' … [Read more...] about Can't Win It Alone

'Peca, a restricted free agent who made $1.6 million last season, last month turned down a four-year offer for $11.5 million that tops out at $3.25 million in the last season. A Selke Award winner two seasons ago as the league's top defensive forward, Peca has drawn interest from many teams around the league, including the Islanders.' … [Read more...] about Peca Says He's Done Talking Contract With Sabres

'After losing five of six entering the All-Star break, the Sabres have won two straight.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 2, Islanders 1, OT

'After limping into the All-Star break, the Buffalo Sabres have gotten well at the expense of their intrastate rivals.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, NY Islanders 1 (OT)

Familiarity breeds contempt, they say, but even if this is the third and final meeting between the two teams in the last 39 days, the Sabres have manhandled the Islanders with such ease that a rivalry hasn't had the chance to develop. … [Read more...] about No reason to hate downstate 'rivals'

'"People come up to me," said LaFontaine, five times an NHL All-Star, "and ask, 'Why does Troy Aikman still play?' And the answer is simple: He hasn't hit post-concussion syndrome. When he does ...". … [Read more...] about LaFontaine knew when to say when