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'Injuries and suspensions seem to be creeping up on the Buffalo Sabres as they continue their fight to make the playoffs. And they couldn't have come at a worse time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat up

'"For the most part I thought it was a game we could have had."' … [Read more...] about Sabres can't finish the deal

'They were at home. They had 35 shots on goal. They were 6:10 away from winning a season-high third straight game. But in the end, all they had to show for it was a 1-1 tie.' … [Read more...] about Sabres miss the point once again

'"Campbell's got a Grade Two (shoulder) separation, and Dumont's got a clavicle separation where it's going to be at least a week to two weeks."' … [Read more...] about Dumont, Campbell suffer key injuries

'The Islanders seemed to get more satisfaction out of hanging tough in a game that Buffalo, trying to avoid elimination from the playoff race, dominated through two periods. The Islanders outshot the Sabres in the third period, 9-4.' … [Read more...] about Patient Isles Pull Out a Tie

'The tradeoffs for Shawn Bates were well worth it. A fat lip and a few stitches, even on your birthday, are always worth another big goal in the playoff drive.' … [Read more...] about Islanders Make Good Point

'But as the game went on, the Isles toughened up and once again proved that no lead is safe in the closing minutes of the game. They "weathered the storm," according to Parrish and Osgood, and were able to rain on the Sabres' parade.' … [Read more...] about Isles climb a point closer

'The Islanders faced an injury-depleted Sabres lineup that did not have top-liners Stu Barnes (concussion) and J.P. Dumont (separated clavicle), but still put up a determined fight. The Islanders (86 points) wound up getting more out of the victory, however, because they eliminated the Sabres as a threat to them in the standings.' … [Read more...] about Isles Fight to the End

'But don't expect there to be a call to fire Ruff, who is in the final year of his contract.' … [Read more...] about Rough Season Won't Shake Ruff's Resolve

'Word in NHL circles yesterday was that Sabres players and employees have been angry for some time about the collapse of Adelphia Business Solutions. It was a telecommunications spinoff of Adelphia Communications, known as ABIZ, and its shares sold for about $6 shortly after the company was formed in 1998. Players and staff with the Sabres invested heavily in the company, … [Read more...] about Concerns over Sabres' future

'"When you get a lead, you want to do a better job of protecting," said Curtis Brown, who scored for Buffalo. "But you get on your heels a bit."' … [Read more...] about Islanders 1, Sabres 1

'It was a point the Buffalo Sabres could not afford to relinquish.' … [Read more...] about NY Islanders 1, Buffalo 1 (ot)

'"They're both out for a good period of time," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said prior to Wednesday night's game against the New York Islanders.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose Dumont, Campbell to injuries

'Satan will enter tonight's game against the New York Islanders in HSBC Arena having played some of the best hockey of his career.' … [Read more...] about Satan putting best foot forward for Sabres

'He said, "I saw you weren't challenging as much. Being on your heels and on your toes is sometimes the difference between winning and losing.'"' … [Read more...] about Biron staying on his toes