Archives for May 17, 2006

'The series may come down to Ryan Miller and Cam Ward, rookie goalies who so far are having tremendous post-seasons. But with so much in common between the two teams, the ultimate difference will almost certainly come down to the coaches.' … [Read more...] about Birds of a feather flock to final

'"It just seems that every year there's a new flavour for the NHL," said Ruff. "And I hate to say we're the flavour, but a lot of teams are looking around and saying how did they do it? How did Carolina do it and how is Anaheim doing it? And I think there is some common ground there with the youth and the speed."' … [Read more...] about Hurricanes, Sabres similar, Ruff says

'But the Sabres barely blink about the absentees. One guy goes down, another fills in and the beat goes on. It's been that way all year, and probably will be right to the end.' … [Read more...] about Sabres turn another page

'On the Canes' website there is an announcement that ticket sales are restricted to buyers from North Carolina and its bordering states.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo fans not welcome in Canes rink

'The Buffalo Sabres come with an all-out attack when the other team is on the power play, in contrast to the Devils' passive approach. They use their speed to challenge shooters and attack passing lanes, racking up an NHL-high five shorthanded goals in 11 postseason games.' … [Read more...] about Canes focus on power play

He brings out the best in Canes' ice (Raleigh News and Observer) Canes' Stillman back on his feet (Raleigh News and Observer) Canes focus on power play (Raleigh News and Observer) Canes get much needed break (Durham Herald Sun) Key trades have paid dividends for Canes (Durham Herald Sun) Rare playoff break refuels Hurricanes (Burlington Times News) Cole loses brace (Rocky … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Carolina Coverage

'A handful of die-hard Sabres fans is camping out at HSBC Arena, but team officials say, make it easy on yourself, and order your tickets by phone, or online.' … [Read more...] about Less Than 2,000 Sabres Tickets Likely to Be Available

'Richard Geiger of the Buffalo Niagara Convention and Visitors Bureau said, "It's also an opportunity to have the media here when we don't have snow, and hopefully make an image on the media."' … [Read more...] about Will Sabres Success Improve Buffalo’s Image?

'For Buffalo, it is more a case of offense by committee, but Chris Drury and Daniel Briere, the team's co-captains, remain imminently capable of taking over not only a game, but a series.' … [Read more...] about (2) Carolina Hurricanes vs. (4) Buffalo Sabres

'Then, Buffalo passed its first playoff hurdle in emphatic fashion, throttling the still old-school Flyers with a dazzling display of fleet feet and offensive-zone wizardry. Five games later, the Sabres had beaten Ottawa, everyone's pick to represent the East in the Finals, at the Senators' own game -- out-skating, out-scoring, out-defending and out-hustling the favorites -- in … [Read more...] about Sabres, Hurricanes are beasts of the East