Archives for April 19, 2006

'The Devils are the best team in the NHL right now, and the Flyers now get to avoid that team, at least for one round. Then again, the Sabres pose another set of problems.' … [Read more...] about Flyers Get a Break

'"I've found different ways of surviving here," Ruff said on Wednesday. "Somehow, I made it."' … [Read more...] about Ruff delivers on vow of coaching Sabres back into playoffs

'Buffalo (52-24-6), which finished fourth in the Eastern Conference, has struggled going 8-8-2 in games Hecht has not played.' … [Read more...] about Sabres LW Hecht expected back for playoff-opener

'Buffalo has won just 2 of 7 playoff series against the Flyers all time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Flyers – Game 1 – Some History

'In the first round of the playoffs, MSG has the rights to pre-empt any cable network coverage of the Sabres' games with its broadcast. It has exercised that right. Even though the Outdoor Life Network will be carrying two Sabres-Flyers games, on Saturday and April 28 respectively, in upstate New York the games will be seen on MSG. The only first round game that might … [Read more...] about Sabres post-season picture comes into focus

'This will be the sixth time in the Sabres' past seven playoff appearances that they'll visit the City of Brotherly Love.' … [Read more...] about That settles it: Flyers are next

'Left wing Ales Kotalik, defenseman Henrik Tallinder and goaltender Martin Biron dressed for all 82 games, the only Sabres to experience every high and low of a season that will continue with the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Three earn gold star for attendance

'“Buffalo is an offensively skilled team,” Mike Knuble said. “They have a lot of people who can move the puck. They try to skate around teams. Their young goalie (Ryan Miller) is having a great year, and I think he's given them a lot of confidence. They play well in front of him."' … [Read more...] about Sabres should be sharp

'The Sabres will open the playoffs Saturday in the Marina against Philadelphia. The OLN game will begin at 7:05.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Open The Playoffs At Home Saturday

'J.P. Dumont scored twice in the win over Carolina to bring his season total to 20. Dumont becomes the sixth Sabre this season to reach the 20-goal plateau joining Daniel Briere, Maxim Afinogenov, Thomas Vanek, Ales Kotalik, and Chris Drury.' … [Read more...] about Sabres End Season With Second-straight Shutout

'Buffalo in six.' … [Read more...] about First-round breakdown: Flyers vs. Sabres

'Drury scored to reach the 30-goal mark for the first time in his career. He finished the season with four goals in his final three games and will be a key element if the Sabres are to advance beyond the first round. Just don't expect the two-time Olympian to make much noise while doing it.' … [Read more...] about Chris Drury vs. Denis Gauthier

Flat finish for Canes (Raleigh News and Observer) Canes' season not dampened by ending (Raleigh News and Observer) Photo gallery (Raleigh News and Observer) Sabres blank Canes in regular-season finale (Durham Herald Sun) 'Canes falter in regular-season finale (CarolinaHurricanes.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Carolina Coverage

'"It was a great team effort."' … [Read more...] about Finishing with a bang

Flyers' victory good enough for second (Philadelphia Inquirer) They had to wait for the final results, but all the teams got what they deserved (Philadelphia Inquirer) Forsberg returns from groin injury (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers win title, watch Devils take it away (Philadelphia Daily News) Newcomer Dimitrakos key contributor to line (Philadelphia Daily News) Tickets … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Philadelphia Coverage (Updated 8:45 a.m.)