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Mika Noronen is expected to start in goal tonight for the Buffalo Sabres when the New York Rangers come to the HSBC Arena at 8:00 PM. So far this season, Noronen has been the most consistent Sabres goaltender posting a record of 6-5-0 with two shutouts and a 2.08 goals against average in 14 games. … [Read more...] about Pregame Warm-up versus New York (10-11-5-2)

'"He's not alone in this," said Sabres center Daniel Briere, one of a scant few Sabres who have been producing. "Yes, everybody's expecting Miro to put up the points, but he needs some help. We have to find the answer as a team. Even the last couple of games, if Miro scores a goal we're still not winning. It doesn't matter."' … [Read more...] about Sabres' goal is to finally score some

'"I don't think I can tell you what's going to happen from here because I'd have a job somewhere else and probably be on Miss Cleo's 800 line," Miller said after Thursday's practice in HSBC Arena. "So many things look like they're going to go one way, but they go another."' … [Read more...] about Miller's future as clear as mud

'The Sabres have converted 1 of 24 power plays over their past five games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Rangers

'Granted, it's hardly just Satan. The Sabres have serious problems, and every one was exposed against the Red Wings. Buffalo has lost three straight at home and four of the last five overall. The Sabres can kid themselves into thinking they'll simply turn things around, but we learned from past follies that it's not so easy.' … [Read more...] about Satan's woes continue to snowball

'What is going on here? Why should there be such a dramatic difference in play between the Buffalo, a 27-point team, and the Wings, who came into the game with just eight more? The Sabres are in a full-fledged slump, especially in the offensive zone. The power play has fallen to 25th in the league, and against Detroit - a team ranked 14th in penalty killing, which is good … [Read more...] about Theories don't pay off for Buffalo

'Defenseman Dmitri Kalinin missed practice after being hit by a puck in the ankle on Wednesday against Detroit. Lindy Ruff said Kalinin is doubtful for Friday against the Rangers.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres May Have To Play Without Kalinin

'''Some nights, you don't care if you're going to score only one goal if you don't give up any,'' said Briere, who is tied with J.P. Dumont for the team lead in goals with 10. ''We just have to find a way to win games, there's no other way around it. We have to tighten up defensively because we're having a tough time … [Read more...] about Offensive woes a concern for Sabres

'In a victory that players and coaches said was as satisfying as any they've had all season, considering the circumstances, the Wings showed much resolve Wednesday in routing the Buffalo Sabres 7-2 at HSBC Arena. "I told the players, just walk out of here after the game and be proud of your performance," Wings coach Dave Lewis said. "It was a big win … [Read more...] about Wings score 7-2 with ragtag lineup

'Joseph, assigned to the Grand Rapids Griffins on Friday after clearing waivers, was playing cards in the back of the bus Tuesday on the way to Cleveland when Wings associate coach Barry Smith called. Dominik Hasek (groin) and Manny Legace (knee) couldn't play, forcing an emergency recall. When he arrived in Cleveland, Joseph and rookie Jiri Hudler loaded their bags in the back … [Read more...] about Joseph comes through for Wings

"If you look at the game it was 2-1 with 11 or 12 minutes left in the third, and then we completely implode. I think the frustrating part is we are a lot better defensively than that, to leave guys wide open in our own zone. I know we are pressing to try and score goals. The mistakes we are making are huge mistakes. We allowed Detroit to run away with the game." … [Read more...] about Sabres Lose to Detroit

'"I can't explain what the hell happened."' … [Read more...] about Sabres flame out against Wings

'"I'll come back to practice tomorrow and see what happens. If I'm still around, (I'll) work hard, get a start, go from there. Thanks," he said with a quivering voice before walking away.' … [Read more...] about Shelling leaves Miller in shock

'OK, now what? Tom Askey?' … [Read more...] about Red Wings rout Sabres and Miller

'Daniel Briere scored for the Sabres early. But Pavel Datsyuk and Kirk Maltby responded later in the first period, and the Wings broke open the game in the third. Datsyuk scored again. Kris Draper followed. Hudler got his first NHL goal. It was 5-1. Buffalo's Jochen Hecht scored after that, but Mathieu Schneider and Boyd Devereaux tacked on two more for the Wings, who … [Read more...] about Dream Cruise