Archives for April 24, 2006

'"After a game like tonight, we picked up a lot of experience," he said. "For a lot of guys it was a first playoff game, first overtime game and first double-overtime game. I don't think that's going to be a major factor."' … [Read more...] about 'A little bit of a war'

'How things change. When these teams met in recent years, it was so often about the relentless Philly pressure and the Sabres hoping to hold them off with goaltending and counterattack, while catching a big break now and then. Today, it's quite the opposite.' … [Read more...] about Esche made the difference on Saturday night

'Ruff has proved adaptable, adjusting his coaching style to the N.H.L.'s new rules. The Sabres are one of the league's fastest-skating teams. On Saturday, they made the more experienced Flyers look a step slow. "You have to give him credit," Brière said of Ruff. "He's been known as a defensive coach pretty much his whole … [Read more...] about After a Rough Patch, the Sabres Look Sharp

'Take away the one "home" game the Sabres play in Rochester and the team's average attendance just at HSBC Arena alone increased nearly 11 percent this season.' … [Read more...] about Bright attendance shoots Sabres back to black ink

'"He's gotten mad at me a few times, like when you'd shoot a little high on him or something," Briere said with a laugh. "The thing about Robert is he makes it no secret if he likes you or doesn't like you. If he's mad at you, you'll know right away, and he's not going to hide behind anybody or anything. If there's a problem, you'll know right away. Then an hour later, it's … [Read more...] about Briere, Esche: Friends, but only outside crease

Worn out, but no knockout (Philadelphia Inquirer) Briere, Esche: Friends, but only outside crease (Philadelphia Inquirer) The goal is under control (Philadelphia Inquirer) One painful lesson for R.J. Umberger (Philadelphia Inquirer) Umberger rallying; can the Flyers? (Philadelphia Daily News) Esche won't make this easy for Sabres (Philadelphia Daily News) Flyers stay … [Read more...] about Monday’s Philadelphia Coverage (Updated 11:00 a.m.)