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'CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS...Record last 5: 0-5-0-0.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Blackhawks

'Also named on Wednesday were Buffalo's alternate captains. Forward J.P. Dumont will retain his "A". The other goes to forward Daniel Briere.' … [Read more...] about Patrick Next In Line To Wear The "C"

'''It's something that you want but you don't expect,'' Patrick said. ''One of the things that management talked about this year was getting guys that are key players on this team into more of a leadership role. To get this opportunity, it's a great honor.''' … [Read more...] about Sabres name Patrick captain for December

'Vanek is averaging better than a point a game at Minnesota through the first 14 starts of his sophomore season. Four of his nine goals have come on the power play. Opponents already are touting him as a front-runner for the Hobey Baker Award presented to the college game's top player.' … [Read more...] about Vanek's play has Sabres looking smart

'If he does give the "C" to somebody else, candidates would include Alexei Zhitnik, J.P. Dumont, Daniel Briere, Curtis Brown and James Patrick.' … [Read more...] about The Captain For December Is Still A Mystery

'Can this team do better? Ruff simply replied, "Yeah." But now, the players are willing to work as hard at being successful as their coach.' … [Read more...] about Ruff coaxes most from Sabres

'"It's a bad habit we've gotten into," Sabres captain Chris Drury said. "We need to put an end to that. It's so hard to come back in this league."' … [Read more...] about Sabres can't rally to beat Predators

'In what seems to be a recurring nightmare for the Sabres, they got off to another sloppy start and allowed a goal just 1:48 into the game.' … [Read more...] about Orszagh Hat Trick Leads To Predator Win

'"The Esposito brothers probably have been fighting for the last 23 years," Martin said. "We'll probably be fighting for the next 23 years."' … [Read more...] about Biron brothers added to sibling history

'The four-game winning streak ties a team record, and Predators goaltender Tomas Vokoun made 22 saves to set a franchise record with his fifth straight victory.' … [Read more...] about Orszagh's hat trick keeps Predators rolling

'''Andy has had a little bit of a tough time,'' Sabres Coach Lindy Ruff said. ''We've got eight defensemen here and we've been trying to play the top six that have been playing the best. He's struggling through a rough stretch, but we hope we're hoping he can rebound and be effective for us.''' … [Read more...] about Delmore struggling with Sabres

'Vladimir Orszagh, Predators, RW: Posted first career hat trick, a highlight-reel assist and a plus-3 rating.' … [Read more...] about Game Capsule

'Both teams won games Friday, but the Predators looked much fresher after beating Boston in the afternoon.' … [Read more...] about Nashville 4, Buffalo 1

'"You don't like the first goal, (but) the goal to start the third period was a killer," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "We've let it all hang out in the second and played as good as we possibly could."' … [Read more...] about Nashville 4, Buffalo 1

'Nashville will enter December with at least a .500 record for the first time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Predators