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'"I said to V that I'm partially to blame for the way Varada plays. I dictate him playing on the edge, and that he is the salt in our team. He can get under guys' skin, he can disrupt play," Ruff said of the winger, who Sunday received his second suspension in just over two weeks. "I'm going to have to be the guy that tells him to tone it down … [Read more...] about Ruff wants Varada on short leash

'Buffalo is 1-3-1 against Western Conference opponents, with the only win coming at home against the San Jose Sharks on Oct. 23.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Predators

'In six previous games between these teams, the home team has never won. Buffalo is 3-0 in Nashville, while the Predators are 2-0-1 in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Game Capsule: Sabres at Predators

'"Other than five minutes, it was our worst effort of the year," Sutter said. "I'm not very happy with the effort. We didn't find a way to lose after we tied the hockey game. We found a way to lose before that. And, yeah, it's a concern. Huge."' … [Read more...] about Sutter rips Panthers' effort

'The Panthers at times were severely outplayed, especially in the first when they allowed Buffalo three goals, two on the power play. They were outshot 31-19.' … [Read more...] about Curses: Panthers foiled again

'Florida came out inexplicably flat, gave up three goals in a horrid first period and ultimately dropped a 5-3 decision to the Buffalo Sabres at National Car Rental Center. While the official record shows the game-deciding goal came with 1:17 remaining in regulation, this was a game Florida lost much earlier.' … [Read more...] about 'Worst' first too much to overcome

'The late Buffalo flurry erased a two-goal third period comeback by the Panthers, who pulled even on goals by Pavel Bure and rookie Kristian Huselius.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 5, Panthers 3

'Curtis Brown scored the go-ahead goal with 77 seconds remaining and J.P. Dumont recorded a hat trick, lifting the Buffalo Sabres to a 5-3 victory over the Florida Panthers.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Florida 3

'Varada is the kind of player that is loved by the Sabres and hated by 29 other NHL teams. But all 29 other teams would love to have Varada on their team if they had the chance.' … [Read more...] about Varada marked man?

'The Buffalo Sabres called up wing Ales Kotalik from the minor league Rochester Americans. Kotalik, who has never played an NHL game, leads Rochester with six goals in 13 games. He had 48 points in 52 games in the Czech league last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres call up rookie Kotalik

'Varada, who could not be reached for comment Sunday, maintained his innocence Saturday night, saying, "I thought it was clean. The puck was in his skates, his head was down. I just came in and finished the check."' … [Read more...] about League sticks Varada with three games

'The Sabres have outshot opponents, 399-282, since Oct. 14 but are 5-7-1 during that span.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Panthers

'For his part, Lindros was as silent on the issue of the ruling as he had been following Saturday night's game. Low and Fleury also toned down their comments, though Fleury couldn't help but crack: "Three games ... ha-ha."' … [Read more...] about Lindros Hit Nets Varada 3-Game Ban

'"I can show you tapes from 100 games where Varada tries to take someone's knee out or cross-checks somebody from behind," Rangers forward Theo Fleury said. "His sole purpose for being on the ice is to try to hurt someone."' … [Read more...] about Varada gets his due

'Varada is considered a "repeat offender" by the league. In October, Varada was suspended for one game for kneeing Montreal goalie Jose Theodore, who sustained a concussion.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo's Varada suspended three games