Archives for May 18, 2006

'The Hurricanes went into the playoffs with Martin Gerber as their No. 1 goalie, but Ward took over when the Swiss 'keeper was bombed in two straight losses to Montreal. Ward hasn't looked back. Now he faces a new challenge in the Sabres, a team some say is a mirror image of the Hurricanes with their fast puck movement and strong special teams.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will get first look at Carolina rookie goalie Cam Ward in the playoffs

'We close our eyes and say: Buffalo in seven with Game 7 going to triple overtime.' … [Read more...] about CP likes a Buffalo-Edmonton Stanley Cup final

'"I don't think it's anything more than just relaxing a little bit," Ruff said after practice Thursday. "I think sometimes he gets wound up a little too tight and tries to do a little too much."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Afinogenov lacks finish so far this postseason

'“You got to give them a lot of credit,” head coach Lindy Ruff said. “Pominville, Novotny, Dan Paille, all these different players that got to play this year in some extent, Chris Thorburn, you've got to give all them a lot of credit for being able to step in and not just fill holes but help make a difference in the games.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Go Deep

'Sabres in 6.' … [Read more...] about Stanley Cup Playoff Preview – Carolina vs. Buffalo

'The only thing that's clear is that right now, either of these teams looks good enough to win. "You've got two teams that both deserve to be there," Ruff said. "One is going to get the job done now and one isn't."' … [Read more...] about Surprise East final looks like 'new NHL' classic

'Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said Mair will see a specialist in Pittsburgh and isn't likely to be ready to play at the start of the series that begins Saturday in Raleigh, N.C. But Ruff didn't rule out the possibility of using the gritty, defensive forward once he is cleared.' … [Read more...] about Sabres C Mair cleared for contact

'Following NBC's coverage of Game 1 on Saturday, Adelphia will carry OLN's coverage of games 2-7 on basic cable channel 71. OLN is only available to digital cable subscribers, but Adelphia reached an agreement to show these games on basic cable at no additional cost to subscribers.' … [Read more...] about Adelphia Cuts Deal With OLN For Games 2-7

'Sabres center Adam Mair has been cleared by doctors for contact in practice. Mair has been out since April 7 after suffering his second concussion this season. He will have to be cleared by doctors again before playing in an actual game.' … [Read more...] about Mair Cleared For Practice, Connolly Out Game 1 & 2

'Sabres in seven.' … [Read more...] about Breaking down the East, West conference finals

'Carolina in seven.' … [Read more...] about Conference finals breakdown: Hurricanes vs. Sabres

"It's an exciting time of year," Mair said. "It would be great to get in there and contribute." … [Read more...] about Mair’s Status Progressing

Added McKee with a laugh: "We'll be fine if we can just squeak out eight more wins in the postseason and then we'll have everyone's respect." … [Read more...] about Earning The Respect Back

'Goaltending will play a key role in this matchup because both goalies are rookies. So the one who cracks under the pressure will go home for the summer, while the other gets a chance to win his first Stanley Cup.' … [Read more...] about Eastern Conference final preview

'Translation? For $44 more you could have had a season ticket, your own seat for every game. Oh, and get free preseason games, and “Sabrebucks” scrip good as cash for food and merchandise.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Arithmetic 101