Archives for May 28, 2006

'The Sabres' weakness on defense is being overstated, Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. He added that the defense played well enough and Friday's score hid a strong offensive effort, too. "We had some really good opportunities [to score]," he said, "You need to finish those."' … [Read more...] about Sabres can soothe a disappointed city in Game 5

'Some Buffalo visitors have countered that they got a hostile reception in the Triangle. "After the [Monday] game ended, Carolina fans screamed obscenities at me as we tried to leave the arena," wrote Thomas Burger, 43, a Sabres fan and Charlotte minister who brought his daughter to Monday's game. "I am sorry I decided to bring my daughter into that environment and will not be … [Read more...] about Hockey fans show ugly side

'"I wasn't surprised," Ruff said Saturday after arriving in the Triangle for tonight's Game 5. "There was speculation he was playing, and our guess was that he was playing. We had him pegged for playing. ... [Laviolette] can throw up as much smoke as he wants, but it didn't seem like he was happy with [Cam] Ward."' … [Read more...] about Sabres had Gerber ‘pegged’ for Game 4

In this together (Raleigh News and Observer) Gerber's anger paid off (Raleigh News and Observer) Sabres ignore fans' gloomy outlook (Raleigh News and Observer) Sabres can soothe a disappointed city in Game 5 (Raleigh News and Observer) Hockey fans show ugly side (Raleigh News and Observer) Five Points (Raleigh News and Observer) Slap Shots (Raleigh News and … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Carolina Coverage