Archives for April 28, 2006

'"I don't think it's happened too much in my career before," said Campbell, who played his junior hockey for Ottawa of the OHL. "But I go back to the main point and that is that there are good, clean hits delivered in hockey and the fans love it. And if somebody has to hit me, as long as it's a good clean hit, that's all that matters. … [Read more...] about Campbell cast into spotlight

'The Sabres are 23-12 all-time in Game 4's, including 7-0 in the past seven.' … [Read more...] about Game Four: Sabres Vs. Flyers Notes

'Look for the Sabres to improve on the power play tonight, it was an area of focus for Ruff. As for the rest of the game plan, look for more of the same. Buffalo will try to open the game up and skate Philly into the ground. The Flyers will look to trap, clutch and lay out cheap shots to slow Buffalo down.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Flyers – Round 1, Game 4

'Sabres officials have not ruled out a return in tonight's Game 4 for Numminen, who has suffered from an irregular heartbeat in the past. Having said that, the Sabres will err on the side of caution in this case.' … [Read more...] about Sabres play it safe

'Instead it's some of McKee's friends and family who are attempting to recruit the soon-to-be unrestricted free agent to the Leafs when he hits the open market this summer.' … [Read more...] about McKee hears Leaf rumors

'Gauthier claims it was incidental contact. According to the replays, he wasn't even looking at Dumont when his stick nestled into the gut of the Sabres player, he argued. And to those that doubt him, Gauthier insists this was not Brain Fart No. 3. "He's a friend," said Gauthier, who has played golf with Dumont in Quebec during the off-season. "If I'm going to do that, I'm … [Read more...] about Gauthier claims spear was incidental contact

'"They're a pretty intense crowd," said Sabres goalie Ryan Miller. "J.P.'s laying on the ice, visibly in pain and they're giving it to him. That's just the nature of the city. They're not going to take any prisoners."' … [Read more...] about Sabres shrug off Broad Street boos

'"Everybody needs somebody to hate in a series," he said. "I guess I'm the guy. I guess it's deserved."' … [Read more...] about Honestly, hated Flyer isn’t all bad

'Numminen was diagnosed with a dilated aorta in 2003-04, missing five games with the Dallas Stars, but returning for the postseason. He also underwent a procedure - unrelated to the dilated aorta - to cauterize a stimulator in his heart and eliminate the need to take medication for an irregular heartbeat. He was cleared that summer to play in the 2004 World Cup of Hockey.' … [Read more...] about Numminen suffering from irregular heartbeat

'"We need to do a better job on our special teams," Ruff said. "We only had four good opportunities on seven power plays. We need to get one good opportunity every power play and take advantage of that. They won the special-teams battle. That's how I look at it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres not sweating one loss

Gauthier loves to hit - sometimes too much (Philadelphia Inquirer) Sabres not sweating one loss (Philadelphia Inquirer) Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, Game 4 (Philadelphia Inquirer) Nothing like win to boost morale (Philadelphia Daily News) Esche, Forsberg need some help (Philadelphia Daily News) Can Flyers win back-to-back games? (Bucks County Courier … [Read more...] about Friday’s Philadelphia Coverage (updated 12:00 p.m.)