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Archives for 2001

Flyers see hole grow deeper

'They had the momentum. The had two chances to win in overtime. They even had a goalie who made up for every one of their turnovers with brilliant saves. What the Flyers didn't have yesterday in Game 2 of their best-of-seven Eastern Conference quarterfinal series against the Buffalo Sabres was someone to pick up the trail man.' … [Read more...] about Flyers see hole grow deeper

Philadelphia Inquirer | Apr 15, 2001

Cechmanek has seen little help from his friends

'Don't let the inflated score in the Flyers' 4-3 overtime loss fool you. Had it not been for Cechmanek, the Flyers wouldn't have been around to test Buffalo's Dominik Hasek in a fourth period - let alone come agonizingly close to winning - time and again.' … [Read more...] about Cechmanek has seen little help from his friends

Philadelphia Inquirer | Apr 15, 2001

A 'stay-at-home' defenseman, McKee steps out big time

'There's no pretense about this guy, or about the way he plays the game. In hockey parlance, the 6-foot-4, 201-pound Buffalo Sabre is described as a "stay-at-home" defenseman. It's another way of saying McKee rarely does things on the ice that are memorable. Much of that changed yesterday. This was memorable.' … [Read more...] about A 'stay-at-home' defenseman, McKee steps out big time

Philadelphia Inquirer | Apr 15, 2001

Primeau is determined to make a Game 3 return

'Keith Primeau had said that if the Flyers lost Game 2 of their playoff series with the Buffalo Sabres, it would have an impact on his decision to return to the lineup for their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series. Well, the Flyers are down by 2-zip.' … [Read more...] about Primeau is determined to make a Game 3 return

Philadelphia Inquirer | Apr 15, 2001

The hole truth

'Time after time, the Flyers cracked under pressure. In the second period alone, the Sabres were handed some half-dozen free chances as the Flyers tried to force plays up the middle.' … [Read more...] about The hole truth

phillyBurbs.com | Apr 15, 2001

Primeau would help

'But even the addition of Primeau, limited by a sprained left knee, might not be enough against a talented Sabres team. Buffalo has swept its last four playoff series after it has taken a 2-0 lead.' … [Read more...] about Primeau would help

phillyBurbs.com | Apr 15, 2001

Flyers hand Sabres 2-0 lead

'Jay McKee's biographical data says he likes to perform magical tricks in his spare time, and that's an appropriate hobby for the 23-year-old Buffalo Sabres defenseman because he has put a big whammy on the Philadelphia Flyers.' … [Read more...] about Flyers hand Sabres 2-0 lead

Allentown Morning Call | Apr 15, 2001

Primeau tells the Flyers he's ready for prime time

'Primeau, sidelined since suffering a partially torn knee ligament on March 26, went through an on-ice workout for a fourth-consecutive day Saturday, then was examined by the Flyers' medical staff.' … [Read more...] about Primeau tells the Flyers he's ready for prime time

Allentown Morning Call | Apr 15, 2001

Sabres put Flyers in 2-0 hole

'"I would have never predicted anything like this," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "We are up 2-0 and are going back to our building. I still don't perceive this is going to be easy."' … [Read more...] about Sabres put Flyers in 2-0 hole

Cherry Hill Courier Post | Apr 15, 2001

This game was...season-ending

'But let's face facts. These Flyers are in trouble with a capital T. To avoid their third first-round flameout in four years, the Flyers need to win four of five against an opponent that has been a little quicker, a little slicker, and a whole lot smarter.' … [Read more...] about This game was…season-ending

Cherry Hill Courier Post | Apr 15, 2001

Sabres' Gratton playing as Flyers wanted him to

'Saturday, the Sabres forced Desjardins into four turnovers. Two of them were forced by Gratton, who seems to have found a niche in Buffalo after seven years of underachieving in Tampa Bay and Philadelphia.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' Gratton playing as Flyers wanted him to

Cherry Hill Courier Post | Apr 15, 2001

Flyers must navigate roadblocks

'Flyers fans have never seen their team win an overtime playoff game at the First Union Center. After the latest sudden-death loss to the Buffalo Sabres yesterday, they might not see their team again this season.' … [Read more...] about Flyers must navigate roadblocks

Trenton Times | Apr 15, 2001

Home not so sweet for Flyers

'The Philadelphia Flyers tried being as tight as a pair of pants left in the dryer too long. They tried being as open as a man in a confessional. Both strategies had merit. Unfortunately for the Flyers, both ended as failures.' … [Read more...] about Home not so sweet for Flyers

Press of Atlantic City | Apr 15, 2001

Primeau says he'll play in Game 3

'The Philadelphia Flyers left for Buffalo on Saturday night with despair over being down to the Buffalo Sabres 2-0 in their best-of-seven Stanley Cup playoff series. They also left with some hope over Keith Primeau being aboard.' … [Read more...] about Primeau says he’ll play in Game 3

Press of Atlantic City | Apr 15, 2001

Sabres 4, Flyers 3, OT

'Jay McKee managed just one goal during the regular season. He matched that total Saturday, giving the Buffalo Sabres control of their playoff series.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 4, Flyers 3, OT

AP | Apr 15, 2001
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