Archives for April 2006

'"When he gets the puck, people start to come out of their seats," assistant coach Brian McCutcheon said Thursday after the Sabres prepared for Saturday's playoff opener against the Philadelphia Flyers. "It's expect the unexpected with Max."' … [Read more...] about Afinogenov generates goals along with electricity on ice

'It may seem like ages ago that every other car had a Sabres flag flying from it, but it’s not so long that we’ve forgotten about the pride we take in our local teams. Everyone should break out their team mementos that might have collected dust over the past few years and root on their hometown team.' … [Read more...] about Cup fever returns to region

'With Jochen Hecht back on the wing with Daniel Briere and J.P. Dumont, Novotny was centering a fifth line with Taylor Pyatt and Andrew Peters.' … [Read more...] about The Amerks Have Arrived

'Sabres in six.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo vs. Flyers

'Flyers in seven...Flyers in six...Flyers in six...Sabres in six.' … [Read more...] about The picks

'“We can’t have three guys deep, because that’s how this team thrives on quick passes from their zone. They have really quick forwards and they could really create some problems that way,” said Petr Nedved. “I think we did a great job of that the last time we played them in Buffalo. They were a little disorganized and we have to play the same … [Read more...] about Flyers Get Ready for Quick and Balanced Sabres

Letting bygones be bygones (Philadelphia Inquirer) The 'Other' Forsberg (Philadelphia Inquirer) Will postseason lose physical charm? (Philadelphia Inquirer) Carter line hoping to be 'second punch' (Philadelphia Inquirer) The promise bland (Philadelphia Daily News) Peter Playoff (Philadelphia Daily News) Position by Position analysis (Philadelphia Daily News) Buffalo vs. … [Read more...] about Friday’s Philadelphia Coverage (Updated 7:45 a.m.)

Ten Amerks shuffling off to Buffalo for playoffs (Amerks.com) Amerks to hold town hall meeting with fans (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'The forwards on recall include Jiri Novotny, Chris Thorburn, Michael Ryan, Clarke MacArthur, Daniel Paille and Mark Mancari. The defensemen are Jeff Jillson, Doug Janik and team MVP Nathan Paetsch. Michael Leighton also heads back to Buffalo to serve as the team’s No. 3 goaltender.' … [Read more...] about Ten Amerks shuffling off to Buffalo for playoffs

'"Well," the rookie goalie said. "You've got to start somewhere."' … [Read more...] about Sabres low on playoff experience, high on confidence

'Fans will also be provided with pom-poms at their seat courtesy of New Era Cap Co.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Announce Game 1 HSBC Promotion

'Everyone entering HSBC Arena on Saturday night...will receive a white T-shirt courtesy of HSBC Bank.' … [Read more...] about White Out for Playoff opener

'Q: What other things does Philadelphia do well? A: They are well coached and play a really tight system. We saw that system in our last meeting here.' … [Read more...] about Drury on mtchup with Philly

'The Sabres called up center Jiri Novotny and defenseman Doug Janik on Thursday to bolster the team's lineup for the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres call up C Novotny, D Janik

'This is an interesting series in that these two teams play different styles and had very different seasons.' … [Read more...] about (4) Buffalo Sabres vs. (5) Philadelphia Flyers