Archives for May 2006

'My columns on the Hurricanes-Buffalo Sabres series are running in The Buffalo News and, judging from my e-mail inbox, everybody who reads the News' sports pages is an expert. They don't have expert opinions. They're experts about having an opinion.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo home to hockey experts

'"They've got the pressure on them now," Hurricanes defenseman Niclas Wallin said. "We've got to go up there and play our road game, which has been pretty good, obviously."' … [Read more...] about Advantage, Sabres

'Hockey is not a sport with an abundance of black players, and Grier said he did suffer at times. "Growing up, there were situations and stuff I had to deal with -- some racial slurs, stuff like that," he said. "I always had good coaches and teammates who were supportive and made me feel comfortable. And my family was always there for me, as well."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Grier takes a different path

'The Buffalo Sabres defenseman and his two siblings moved to Greensboro in 1977 so his mother, a university professor, could spend a year doing research into child development.' … [Read more...] about Numminen on familiar turf

'There was a subtle but significant change during Game 2. When Eric Staal and Cory Stillman had breakaways on Ryan Miller, both stickhandled themselves into the ice trying to beat him. Mental advantage: Miller. But Justin Williams' goal in the third period was one Miller should have stopped, and he nearly gave up another soft goal when he couldn't hang onto a glove save later … [Read more...] about Five points

Advantage, Sabres (Raleigh News and Observer) Buffalo home to hockey experts (Raleigh News and Observer) Ward primed for next road test (Raleigh News and Observer) Numminen on familiar turf (Raleigh News and Observer) Sabres' Grier takes a different path (Raleigh News and Observer) Five points (Raleigh News and Observer) A look at the playoffs, on and off the ice (Raleigh … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Carolina Coverage

'The Raleigh News and Observer reported that police arrested four fans Saturday and two more Monday, on charges that include assault, fighting and damaging property. By our count, that adds up to a minor, major and game misconduct on the ice.' … [Read more...] about Playoff fans on thin ice

'Game 3 might be a physics lesson as much as a hockey game as both teams look to transform energy into a powerful force. The Sabres are hoping to feed off a crowd that should be pumped up about seeing a conference final in Buffalo for the first time since 1999. Meanwhile, the Hurricanes' confidence level was spiked by a dominance in Game 2 that was far more significant than the … [Read more...] about Sabres, Hurricanes seek edge in tied series

'Adams, 31, didn't grow up to be Perreault or LaFontaine. On the Hurricanes, he plays more like Don Luce, the scrappy former Buffalo player. Adams is an important role player. "Absolutely, but at the time no one thinks they are going to be that guy," Adams said, chuckling. "Everyone thinks they are going to be the star. I was Gilbert Perreault on the pond. It was a great place … [Read more...] about For Adams’ family, a playoff quandary

'Jerry Darlak and the Touch have recorded the Let's Go Sabres, Let's Get Stashu's Cup Polka. FYI: Stashu means Stanley in Polish.' … [Read more...] about Singing The Sabres Polka

'"He loves the city, he loves the place, he loves the team, so I would say that if Buffalo wants to keep him, he'll enjoy playing there for a few years."' … [Read more...] about Hockey at the Briere House

'Some fans were saying they wished the Sabres would take more shots on Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward. Some said they'd been lulled into a sort of comfort zone.' … [Read more...] about Fans Stick with Sabres

'Mike Lewandowski of First n' Goal said, "Upper Deck is mainly the only company making stuff, and they cut back production 30 percent, so, with the demand being up there, because the team's doing so great, and the supply being so low, I just can't keep the stuff in stock."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Memorabilia, Trading Cards Hot Items

'“We wanted to get in there, get pucks behind their D and hit everything that moves,” Kevyn Adams said. “Our D has told us the toughest thing is going back all night and knowing you're going to get hit. So you want to make sure every chance you get, you're physical, that you have a tenacious attitude where you go on the ice and fight for every … [Read more...] about 'Canes grind away

'The Sabres deserved to lose. Don’t let the one-goal margin fool you.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' loss not as close as the score