Archives for May 25, 2006

'Briere said he hasn't scored many goals on his backhand the last few seasons. "For people who have seen the curve on my stick, they know I can't go to my backhand very often," he said. "I don't know how my shot got up like it did (in Game 1)."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Briere shows his skill with rare backhanded goal

'In the playoffs, when injuries start to pile up, sometimes you have to play on a hunch. In Game 3, Ruff rolled the dice with Jillson, who admitted he was a little nervous to jump into a playoff game. "I was just trying to keep everything simple," Jillson said. "I hadn't played a game in a while and I hadn't played an NHL game in a pretty long time."' … [Read more...] about Ruff, Sabres again make all the right moves

'Here it is the end of May and Ruff's team is still alive. No matter what happens from here on out, if there were such an award as NHL Man of the Year, Lindy Ruff, I'm sure, would be at the top of most every ballot.' … [Read more...] about Ruff a real inspiration

'"We wanted to establish a physical tone," said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff. "We thought some of their guys were taking liberties and tried to use that as motivation."' … [Read more...] about Sabres return favor to Hurricanes on home ice

'There were some interesting moments in Game 3. The Sabres found their legs and were skating like a bunch of demons. The Canes could have packed it in when they got down 4-1. Instead Martin Gerber replaced Cam Ward and the Canes scored 2 goals to make it interesting.' … [Read more...] about Game of chess anyone?

'"They had a real big night for us in all areas," Ruff said. "If we're going to win, they need to play like that. It was great to see."' … [Read more...] about Sabres rebound against Hurricanes

'"The challenge is just to rise to the occasion," Ruff said. "It isn't a personal challenge. They have been challenged several times during the year, and most times, they do it on their own. But sometimes they need a little push."' … [Read more...] about Top guns come through as Sabres take Game Three vs. Hurricanes

'The Sabres scored three goals on 18 shots in the second with Daniel Briere netting two of those goals, and Ales Kotalik had the other. The Hurricanes pulled starting goalie, Cam Ward, following the third goal and put in Martin Gerber.' … [Read more...] about Home Sweet Home For Sabres In Game Three

'Tallinder, who was hurt in the third period of game three, was seen by witnesses leaving the HSBC Arena with his left arm in a sling following the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Suffer Another Injury to Defense Corps

'"I think the fact being back here, it's always exciting for me to play in front of my family and friends. But there's a certain focus of my job and what I need to do on the ice. That we're playing Buffalo is exciting," said Adams. Asked whether he's been receiving a lot of requests for tickets, Kevyn Adams said, "more than you can imagine."' … [Read more...] about Clarence Native Takes to the Ice

'Barnett said he's heard from a lot of Sabres fans, and he welcomes it. "Mix it up a little. It's part of the fun."' … [Read more...] about Who Is The Expert Now? NC Columnist Rips Sabres Fans

'Martin said, "I was trying to remember when we went to the finals, when we went this far. I know when you are playing hockey in June, you start getting tired. Rest is very important at this time of the year. You've got to play one game at a time."' … [Read more...] about Rick Martin Thinks Sabres Can Win It All

'Joe, a scalper who did not want to give his last name, said demand for playoff tickets has been low, even though all three home games in round three are sold out. "It's a flop, the ticket sales," Joe said while standing at the corner of Pearl St. and Seneca St. in downtown Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Slow sales for Sabres scalpers

'"There were some tense moments that's for sure," said Buffalo captain Chris Drury. "They were buzzing pretty good in the third. We knew they weren't going to quit. We're glad to get the W."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Rebound at Home

'...combining for two goals, five of Buffalo's 12 points...'. … [Read more...] about Top line outplays opposition