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Archives for April 16, 2001

Sabres-Flyers Series Notebook

In the words of the great Mike Robitaille, this series notebook looks like a hound's breakfast... … [Read more...] about Sabres-Flyers Series Notebook

The Sabres Edge | Apr 16, 2001

Sabres' Rasmussen out for Game 3

'Buffalo Sabres center Erik Rasmussen will miss Monday night's playoff game against the Philadelphia Flyers with a slightly separated right shoulder. Vladimir Tsyplakov, who sat out the first two games of the playoff series, will take Rasmussen's spot on Buffalo's checking line, Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said Monday. Rasmussen was listed as day-to-day.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' Rasmussen out for Game 3

AP | Apr 16, 2001

Sabres' playoff surge is right on time

'After getting their game broken up by the Philadelphia Flyers all year, the Buffalo Sabres apparently have found a way to put it together when it matters most.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ playoff surge is right on time

Buffalo News | Apr 16, 2001

Rasmussen comes of age before our eyes

'Two games hardly cement a reputation. But it could be that Rasmussen's time has finally come.' … [Read more...] about Rasmussen comes of age before our eyes

Buffalo News | Apr 16, 2001

Flyers' Primeau thinks he's well enough to play

'Keith Primeau knows he could further injure his damaged left knee by playing tonight. He just doesn't seem to care.' … [Read more...] about Flyers' Primeau thinks he's well enough to play

Buffalo News | Apr 16, 2001

A frustrated Cechmanek sends wake-up call to teammates

'"We must play better. I think tomorrow we must play hard and create and play on defense," he said. "(The Sabres had) too many open (shots) and Buffalo had many breakaways and I told (the Flyers' skaters), we must play better on defense and neutral zone. All the guys must play better than in the last game."' … [Read more...] about A frustrated Cechmanek sends wake-up call to teammates

Buffalo News | Apr 16, 2001

Sabres-Flyers Game 3 "Scouting Report"

Although the obvious pressure is more squarely located on the Flyers' collective shoulders to climb back into this series, there's a definite urgency on the Sabres' side as well to take full control of the series and extinguish any possible momentum Philadelphia might gain with a victory. … [Read more...] about Sabres-Flyers Game 3 "Scouting Report"

The Sabres Edge | Apr 16, 2001

Flyers seek boost from Primeau

'"Obviously, there is a possibility you can tear it," Primeau said. "It's two months before that ligament finally heals. If I waited till the end of the first round, there is no guarantee that ligament will be healed. . . . I want to get back in there. It's the competition thing."' … [Read more...] about Flyers seek boost from Primeau

Philadelphia Inquirer | Apr 16, 2001

Why the Sabres have an edge

'One possible sign that things are much different than last year, when the Flyers eliminated the Sabres in five games, came during Saturday's contest as the on-ice officials noticed a hole in the Buffalo net and repaired it.' … [Read more...] about Why the Sabres have an edge

Philadelphia Inquirer | Apr 16, 2001

Barber has been there, won that

'"You can bring that into your coaching: what it takes, what the pitfalls are along the way. Coaching . . . might be a little more difficult if you've never won the Stanley Cup. . . . There's that credibility factor. And he has it, being a member of a team that won something."' … [Read more...] about Barber has been there, won that

Philadelphia Inquirer | Apr 16, 2001

Cechmanek deals with Saturday's defeat

'"After the game, I was nervous," Cechmanek said quietly yesterday. "We lost. I wanted to be prepared, and I felt I was not as prepared. I don't know. The whole team must play better than we played. We did not play like this the whole season."' … [Read more...] about Cechmanek deals with Saturday's defeat

Philadelphia Inquirer | Apr 16, 2001

Flyers at Sabres

'Center Curtis Brown is single-handedly killing the Flyers. He has won 60 percent of his face-offs (35 of 58) and is plus-2 in the series with a goal.' … [Read more...] about Flyers at Sabres

Philadelphia Inquirer | Apr 16, 2001

McKee will trade puck for Cup

'But the Sabres also have been resilient, and unlike the Flyers, who suffered injuries and sputtered into the postseason, Buffalo came in having won 10 of its last 13 games - including that season-ending loss to the Flyers in which the Sabres built a 37-17 shots edge.' … [Read more...] about McKee will trade puck for Cup

Philadelphia Daily News | Apr 16, 2001

Fatigue could be a factor

'The greatest fear about Bill Barber's Flyers is two losses away from becoming an undeniable truth. The fear was that the Flyers would wear themselves out overachieving in the regular season. That they would exhaust themselves extracting every last point they could.' … [Read more...] about Fatigue could be a factor

Philadelphia Daily News | Apr 16, 2001

Primeau might not be enough

'Barber is pulling out all the stops - he posted a Fred Shero quote in the visiting locker room yesterday - and he said he certainly would welcome Primeau back to the lineup, as this Flyers team tries to become the third in franchise history to win a series after losing the first two games. But Barber also cautioned that Primeau hardly can be expected to step in cold … [Read more...] about Primeau might not be enough

Philadelphia Daily News | Apr 16, 2001
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