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'What might it take to get Gratton? Buffalo is deep on defense but small and a bit soft up front, so a gritty forward with some size would be welcome. Peter Worrell? Olli Jokinen? Kevyn Adams? Fletcher wouldn't say if any names had been mentioned.' … [Read more...] about Keenan may trade to improve defense

'[Biron] has given up four goals in each of his past three starts, all losses.' … [Read more...] about Three goalies put wrinkle in Sabres' crease

'Czech Republic announced that the defenseman will make his third trip to the Games.' … [Read more...] about Smehlik going to the Games, others may follow

'The Hurricanes are on a season-best three-game win streak since losing at home to the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Hurricanes

'Of the 68 goals Biron has allowed, 27 have come in the third period...'. … [Read more...] about Sabres looking at other options in goal

'Buffalo general manager Darcy Regier admitted it would be difficult to keep paying Gratton $2 million to centre the fourth line. "In the short term, it works," Regier said of Gratton's role. "In the long term, it becomes problematic.' … [Read more...] about Winds of change

'"I was simply told that I would be up here for three or four days, practice with the team and see what happens from there," said Noronen.' … [Read more...] about Surprising move

'Tests showed Rasmussen's knee needs rest, coach Lindy Ruff said Thursday. Rasmussen will miss Friday's home game against Carolina, but he could play Saturday against the New York Rangers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres F Rasmussen to miss at least one game

'"It was a tough one for us. We at least deserved a point," said Sabres winger Vaclav Varada.' … [Read more...] about Victory isn't in stars for Sabres

'"I want to play here, but I don't think they're going to keep me on the fourth line with the salary that I'm making this year."' … [Read more...] about Gratton feels a trade wind

'They finally posted their first win in nine tries against an Eastern Conference team.' … [Read more...] about Stars edge Sabres, 4-3

'But Turco gave up goals on the first two shots he faced against Buffalo and was pulled by coach Ken Hitchcock, who said simply, "Those goals can't go in."' … [Read more...] about Streaky Turco goes cold

'3. Stu Barnes, Buffalo: Helped make the Sabres' first line a constant threat.' … [Read more...] about Three Stars of the game

'"I don't think anybody in that locker room was happy the way we played in the first period," Hitchcock said.' … [Read more...] about Sizzling duo lifts Stars

'"I thought Rucinsky out there was excellent. I thought that was a really good line," Ken Hitchcock said."That was good for us."' … [Read more...] about Stars notes