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'As a result, Adelphia subscribers are now paying on non-Sabres nights for the Worst Damn Sports Shows Period.' … [Read more...] about Budget cuts kill Empire's non-Sabres programming

'They have become masters of the bad start -- they were outscored, 22-4, during the opening period in their first 14 games -- but actually outshot the Sabres, 8-6, and had a slight edge in play during the first 20 minutes.' … [Read more...] about Morozov's OT goal lifts Penguins, 2-1

'"He deserved this," defenseman Drake Berehowsky said. "He's a good kid, and he was doing everything he could to get this."' … [Read more...] about Caron seeing glass as half full

'Sabres G Martin Biron made his NHL debut at age 18 against the Penguins Dec. 26, 1995, in Pittsburgh and was shelled in a 6-3 loss. He appeared in only three games that year and did not establish himself in Buffalo until four years later. He credited his ability to maintain an even keel throughout the process with helping him to become an NHL starter. He yesterday advised … [Read more...] about Penguins Report

'The Penguins (4-8-3-0) snapped a four-game losing streak and ended the road trip 1-4-0. They return home to play host to the Florida Panthers tonight. They also outshot their opponent for the first time this season, 23-22.' … [Read more...] about Pens snap four-game skid

'Olczyk started Surovy and Kostopoulos on the same line last night because of their experience playing together in Wilkes-Barre. Their center with the Baby Penguins has been Toby Petersen, but last night, it was former Sabres player Brian Holzinger.' … [Read more...] about Penguins turn to Wilkes-Barre's top scorers for help

'It was the politically correct response, but a source told ESPN.com on Friday that Satan -- who signed a two-year contract after missing most of training camp -- was angered by the public rebuke and is toying with the idea of asking for a trade.' … [Read more...] about Satan's struggles not sitting well

'``I don't think we played poorly,'' said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff. ``They didn't give up a lot. We had times to put the game away and we didn't put it away.''' … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh 2, Buffalo 1, OT

'After being outscored by a 25-7 margin in their last four games, the Penguins were staring at their fifth straight loss before defenseman Drake Berehowsky tallied midway through the third period.' … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh 2, Buffalo 1

When Patrick first joined the NHL, the game was more open than it is today. Video pre-scouting of games was non-existant and as a result, teams tended to trade scoring chances. Often, a failed scoring chance at one end would turn into an excellent opportunity at the other. Now? Instead of asking players to speed the game up, the mantra is to slow it down.' … [Read more...] about NHL Slow to Experiment

'Ruff didn't rule out a scratch, but treaded lightly about it. "That is a very serious step when you got a player making the kind of money he's making," Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Bench warrant issued for Satan's poor play

'"I'm glad he's not (playing), to tell you the truth," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "Obviously, with him hurt it's to our advantage."' … [Read more...] about No surprise: Mario sits again

'The Penguins have allowed 21 goals in their past three games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Penguins

'Sabres: Are 3-3 at HSBC Arena. ... Have gone 7-1-1 when scoring first goal of game, 0-7 when allowing it.' … [Read more...] about Penguins Report

'When second-year forward Ales Kotalik scores, the Sabres win. He has two game-winners and five goals total, all in wins.' … [Read more...] about Scouting the Sabres