Archives for April 26, 2006

'In each game, Buffalo has gotten off to a quick start. “I think we’re mentally prepared for these games. It’s crazy to say you have to get mentally prepared for a playoff game, but it’s true. Everyone wants to go out and make a difference,” Derek Roy said. “We played at home and got some great support from our fans. Going on the road … [Read more...] about Tough talk subsides before Game 3

'Teal says should the Sabres win, he expects a lot of people to drop by Thursday about hotels, flights, and tickets to Friday's game four, when the Sabres could sweep the Flyers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Fan Travel Not Big For Game Three

'Being a fan of Buffalo's sports teams is akin to being kicked in the gut hard, after you've been beaten down and mugged at your own party. Boston Red Sox fans used to know our plight, but now only the Chicago Cubs' beleaguered fan base recognizes our tantalizing plight. Even after a record-setting year, Buffalo sports reality rears its ugly head and footballs sail wide while … [Read more...] about Checking expectations

'Campbell doesn't look the part of the bad guy the crowd will perceive him as being. Unlike the menacing Stevens, who was put together like an NFL linebacker and had an intimidating scowl, Campbell is slightly built and could pass as the class nerd. His listed size of 6 feet and 191 pounds seems an exaggeration. Campbell has repeatedly expressed regret for injuring Umberger, … [Read more...] about Will hits keep on coming?

'The obvious question is why the Flyers felt they could wade into Game 2 after what happened in Game 1. The answer they don't want to contemplate is that they had no choice. The Sabres are that much faster and that much better. They set the tempo. They forced the issue. And they will try to do it again tonight.' … [Read more...] about The old, tired Flyers need rescue from Sabres tonight

'The flight took a little over an hour. The odyssey took 11 hours longer than that. And when it was over, after Robert Byczkowski and his wife, Angela, had sat through Monday's cancellations and delays at Newark (N.J.) Airport, after they had flown to Rochester, N.Y., and driven to their home in Buffalo, only one part of his life remained unchanged. A season ticketholder, he … [Read more...] about Missing game a real trip

'Hitchcock said he hadn't called Ruff or heard about any possible fine that the NHL might levy.' … [Read more...] about Hitchcock apologetic about use of Ruff language

Flyers must find way out of 2-0 hole (Philadelphia Inquirer) Will hits keep on coming? (Philadelphia Inquirer) The old, tired Flyers need rescue from Sabres tonight (Philadelphia Inquirer) No Game 3 comeback for Primeau (Philadelphia Inquirer) Eastern Conference Quarterfinals Game 3: Flyers vs. Sabres (Philadelphia Inquirer) Chairing the meeting (Philadelphia Daily … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Philadelphia Coverage (Updated 11:00 a.m.)