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'Ideally, Regier would be sent packing and Ruff would remain.' … [Read more...] about Ruff, a class act from Day One, deserves Year Seven

'The Bruins, who ended an 0-2-3 winless streak, also scored their first power-play goal after going 0 for 27 when Knuble slapped one past Biron just 2:19 into the game. Samsonov, who was lacing them up for real for the first time in 50 games, skated on a line with Jozef Stumpel and Marty McInnis with the latter setting up goals by each of his linemates.' … [Read more...] about Bruins finish up by showing some touch

'The Sabres, like most opponents, had no answers for the Thornton-Knuble-Murray line, which dominated down low and combined for four goals. And Samsonov's remarkable return, skating with Stumpel and Marty McInnis, instantly gives the New Jersey coaches much more to worry about. But this team scored 245 goals - its most in seven years - and could be a playoff darkhorse … [Read more...] about B's victory in season finale no pipe dream

'More importantly, the effort was there and despite giving up five goals, the Bruins appear ready for the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Bruins romp in finale

'``I don't think we've been outclassed in any game all year,'' goaltender Martin Biron said. ``We were outclassed in the first period'' Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Bruins 8, Sabres 5

'"You worry about these types of games as a coach," Buffalo's Lindy Ruff said. "I played in many of them to know that the lack of meaning really starts to sink in with the guys."' … [Read more...] about Boston 8, Buffalo 5

While the war wages on in Iraq, the Buffalo Sabres have waged their own war this season. It has been a war of survival and dignity. Wednesday night, the Sabres battled back from a 3-0 deficit to beat the Atlanta Thrashers 4-3 in HSBC Arena. While the playoff hopes have long been gone, the team still fights and shows a spark which may be a good sign of things to come next … [Read more...] about Sabres late season surge gives hope for future

'Ruff still wants to have more dialogue with B. Thomas Golisano and the owner-in-waiting's top adviser, Larry Quinn, before making a final decision. Ruff needs to know in what direction the Sabres are moving because he most certainly wouldn't want to return under the same conditions he coached this season.' … [Read more...] about Ruff says he wants to return

'Buffalo's power play, a running joke for so many seasons, has been flourishing. The unit has converted 20 of 90 chances as the Sabres have gone 11-7-2-4 since Feb. 17. That 22.2 percent clip would be No. 2 in the league if done over the course of the season.' … [Read more...] about Power-play improvement sparks late-season surge

'C Daniel Briere has four goals and four assists in his last six games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Bruins

'For his part, Golisano said he never had any intention of paying off the loan, which he considers Rigas' responsibility.' … [Read more...] about State may write off $25 million arena loan

'Buffalo has won five of its last six games and has outscored its opponents, 20-10, in that stretch.' … [Read more...] about Sabres thumbnails

'The board of governors' approval should come quickly, in part because the Sabres project they will have used most of their court-approved $25 million in financing by the end of this season, which wraps up Sunday against New Jersey.' … [Read more...] about No competing bids submitted to buy Sabres

'Legislators approved a deal that requires the county to give up about $300,000 in revenue owed to the county and another annual sum of more than $100,000 a year from ticket surcharges. In addition, the county would give up any rights to future profits that Golisano might make in his operation of the building.' … [Read more...] about Lawmakers OK deal on Sabres

'Campbell missed three games after he was possibly exposed to severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) following a visit last week from his sister, who was later hospitalized after showing symptoms. He and his roommate, defenseman Rhett Warrener, were separated from the team as a precaution.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo D Campbell returns to practice; cleared to play