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'The Islanders would likely have to offer either defensemen Zdeno Chara or Kenny Jonsson and/or a forward such as Mariusz Czerkawski for Peca, but Milbury wants to be careful not to overpay for an unsigned player. Especially one who would not satisfy a need at No. 1 center.' … [Read more...] about Big Deal Ahead For Isles?

Edmonton has proven to be a slippery foe for most opponents because of its youth, speed and competitive team spirit. … [Read more...] about Oil gushing into Buffalo

'His 144th victory, which went largely unnoticed Tuesday night in Boston, moved him ahead of Floyd Smith and into second place on the Sabres' all-time list.' … [Read more...] about Ruff slips into second place on win list

'All things remain quiet back in Buffalo. GM Darcy Regier still doesn't have a signed contract. Neither does holdout forward Michael Peca. Trade rumors have been kept to a minimum, especially anything concerning Peca.' … [Read more...] about All quiet on Peca front

'A happier group of men never dug out their snow-covered cars. Shortly before 1 a.m. Wednesday, the Buffalo Sabres returned from a nine-day, five-game spin around North America. Back in Western New York, the Sabres wielded ice scrapers, brooms, shirtsleeves and smiles as they cleared their windshields and - finally - drove off to their respective homes.' … [Read more...] about Every number tells a story from Sabres' trek

'"I've had 14 or 15 teams call in the past month and a half," [Peca's agent Don] Meehan said yesterday. "There's definitely a lot of interest out there. Obviously we're hopeful something can get done before (the deadline.)"' … [Read more...] about Peca, agent hope for deal

'"You can't explain it," said Bruins center Joe Thornton, who had an 11-game scoring streak snapped. "We had a great first period, then I don't know what happened. They turned it on a little bit and we just sat back and watched."' … [Read more...] about A step back for Bruins

Inside -- really Inside -- the Numbers of the Sabres' 3-1 train-spotting of the Bruins in Boston on Tuesday night. … [Read more...] about Sabres-Bruins Crunching the Numbers

In winning for the third time on their five-game road trip that mercifully ended on Tuesday night, the Sabres in effect clinched a playoff spot. … [Read more...] about Sabres derail Bruin Express

Slowly but surely, Curtis Brown is rediscovering his offensive skills without compromising his defensive assignments. … [Read more...] about CB dials in his game

'The Sabres won the game in the second period, when they outshot the Bruins, 21-3, and scored twice on third-string goalie John Grahame.' … [Read more...] about Sabres head home as winners

'There have been stories written over the past year that have suggested Nolan's ethnic background has kept him out of the "old-boy network" of recycled coaches. O'Ree didn't want to speculate. "All I'm saying is that he's a good coach," he said, "and he deserves to be in the league."' … [Read more...] about League Official Casts Vote for Nolan

'[Islanders GM Mike Milbury] is looking into acquiring unsigned Buffalo Sabres center Michael Peca...The Sabres had two scouts at Nassau Coliseum last night...They were also at Monday's win over the Rangers at Madison Square Garden where two players they are likely targeting, Mariusz Czerakwski and Zdeno Chara, had strong games.' … [Read more...] about Turning to the Future

'After opening with an impressive and surprising burst of energy in the first period, the Bruins flatlined in the second when they were grossly outshot (21-3), handily outscored (2-0), and once again victimized by some questionable (read: brutal) officiating.' … [Read more...] about Bruins play is dull vs. sharper Sabres

'If you've got six skaters for each side, the game goes on. Oblivious to the cold chaos outside the arena, the Buffalo Sabres (appropriate that Buffalo would be in town) beat the train-tired Bruins, 3-1, before 8,100 fans at the New Garden last night.' … [Read more...] about Losing their edge