Archives for May 21, 2006

'Both clubs had lots of scoring chances, and the difference in the end may have been that Ryan Miller was better in the Buffalo net than was Cam Ward in the Hurricanes cage.' … [Read more...] about Slow-moving Hurricanes can’t touch Buffalo

'"This really allows us to really go after it in Game 2," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said after yesterday's 3-2 win. "You can take a few more chances. You can let it all hang out."' … [Read more...] about Sabres set to `let it all hang out’

'"It's not what you'd expect," said Buffalo's leading scorer Chris Drury, "but it's great for us to get scoring from everybody."' … [Read more...] about Sabres get boost from ‘D’

'These Sabres are good, but they're especially good in close games and this one was a mere indication of the past and maybe of the future. All of Buffalo's wins in the series with Ottawa were decided by a goal.' … [Read more...] about Miller Buffalo’s leading man

'"The goals I've scored in the last four or five years, I haven't scored too many on my backhand," Briere said after the Sabres' 3-2 Game 1 victory. "For people who have seen the curve on my stick, I can't go on my backhand too often. "I don't know how it got up like that."' … [Read more...] about Briere surprises himself with nifty backhanded goal

'A square body position doesn't necessarily produce a human square. Miller is hardly symmetrical, carrying just 160 pounds on a 6-3 frame. His legs are skinnier than a hockey stick, and he's 20 pounds lighter than the smallest Carolina player. Without the thick pads and full mask, Miller looks like a classical musician, his dark hair flowing straight down his neck, his face as … [Read more...] about Slap happy

'"Lindy and his staff spent a lot of time with us (in Rochester during the lockout) and saw a lot of potential, as we all did. It was a real good learning opportunity for both sides."' … [Read more...] about Slow-moving Hurricanes can’t touch Buffalo

No comeback for Canes (Raleigh News and Observer) Control eludes Canes (Raleigh News and Observer) Sabres get boost from 'D' (Raleigh News and Observer) Scary moment for Staal's right eye (Raleigh News and Observer) Turning point (Raleigh News and Observer) Puck takes unkind bounces in opener (Raleigh News and Observer) Sabres take it to Canes (Durham Herald Sun) Miller … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Carolina Coverage