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There must be something in the water. How else can you explain what has happened to Buffalo's two professional teams this year? Something must have been added to the water that is taking the strength away from the players who don the uniforms of the Buffalo Sabres and the Buffalo Bills. Both teams have experienced an utter collapse in their respected seasons and there is … [Read more...] about Sabres join ranks with Bills in ineptness

'The worst team in hockey received a standing ovation from the weakest crowd in franchise history, and it wasn't done facetiously.' … [Read more...] about League's worst team staggers Sabres

'Woolley, whose playing weight is 195 pounds, dropped to around 188 - and that was after he received two bags of intravenous fluids.' … [Read more...] about Woolley bugged by flu

'The win gave the Thrashers (4-12-2-2) only their fourth victory of the season, half coming against the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Thrashers relieved that skid's over

'If Ray Ferraro's night off Monday served as some benefit to his mental health, all the better. But the veteran said his absence from the lineup in the Thrashers' game against Buffalo was strictly because of back pain that has lingered for the last two weeks.' … [Read more...] about Ferraro sits out with back pain

'The Thrashers, playing before the smallest home crowd in the franchise's three-year history, won for the first time since Oct. 27.' … [Read more...] about Thrashers 3, Sabres 2

'Atlanta seemed like a likely opponent for the Sabres to snap their skid, but they dropped their fourth straight and fifth in six tries.' … [Read more...] about Atlanta 3, Buffalo 2

'Ruff, is not upset with the team defense. It's everything else.' … [Read more...] about Memories of 1999-00

'The Sabres are struggling mightily to score goals, and the slumping Connolly and Kozlov are a substantial part of the problem.' … [Read more...] about Newcomers' slumps play role in Sabres' offensive woes

'Sabres have outshot Thrashers, 71-36, in previous two meetings this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Thrashers

It's time to hit the panic button. The Buffalo Sabres lost their third straight game as they put up another putrid performance in Bean Town. The Boston Bruins beat the Sabres 3-1 as Buffalo got its 8th defeat in 11 games. The Sabres management has to address its current dreadful plight before they fall completely out of playoff contention. … [Read more...] about Time to panic after Sabres third straight loss?

'"We didn't picture a season like this. Every season has frustration, and this is it hopefully."' … [Read more...] about Offense sputters as Sabres lose again

'The Hub of Hockey is nothing if not the land of opportunity. On a night when the Bruins lost their No. 1 scorer, Joe Thornton, to a nasty case of ill temper, Rivers stepped up and was counted (two goals, four shots). The Bruins finished their six-game homestand with a 4-2 record, solidifying their position in the thick of the playoff hunt with a quarter of the season … [Read more...] about Rivers (2 goals) helps Bruins sink Sabres

'''I'm not a forward by trade,'' Rivers said. ''I just take what I can get up there and make sure I don't get scored on, fill the void, and try not to be a liability out there. Scoring goals is fun, but I don't think my paycheck is delivered by me scoring goals. Obviously, it's good to chip in, but I just want to play solid … [Read more...] about Finding a spot on the ice to call his own

'Prior to getting tossed for the night, Thornton logged 3:34 in ice time over five shifts. He required brief medical attention on the bench from trainer Don DelNegro after being left with a bloody nose when hit by a Slava Kozlov high stick.' … [Read more...] about Thornton finds his man