Archives for May 2006

Carolina at Buffalo (AP) Hurricanes look to eliminate Sabres in Game Sixous (Sportsticker) (2) Carolina Hurricanes (3-2) at (4) Buffalo Sabres (2-3) (The Sports Network) Game notes (CarolinaHurricanes.com) A whale of a defensive effort is needed (CarolinaHurricanes.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Game Previews

'"We've put ourselves in a tough position, but we're not going to quit till somebody tells us it's over," Sabres co-captain Daniel Briere said Monday. "We've got that same attitude all year, and we're not going to change now."' … [Read more...] about Sabres face season’s biggest test

'All season, skeptics have waited for the Sabres to find their level. Now, once again, they will attempt to show they have been underestimated, and that they possess a rare competitive character that transcends adversity and doubt. They have responded to every challenge. In doing so, they have shattered the fatalistic attitude of Buffalo fans and given them a genuine feeling of … [Read more...] about New challenge faces Sabres – and fans

'"I think we made great strides [Sunday] night," Sabres center Daniel Briere said. "We realized that we can play. We're not going to have Henrik [Tallinder] and Dmitri [Kalinin] back. We don't know about Teppo. But you know what? We thought we were the better team [Sunday] night on the ice, and we didn't have Teppo."' … [Read more...] about Ruff’s final word on Numminen’s status: doubtful

'Give fans an early goal, make them believe there's another game.' … [Read more...] about Scouting report

'"Game 1, Game 7 - it's the playoffs," the Buffalo Sabres center said Monday. "You should be playing desperate in any situation."' … [Read more...] about Game 6 no different to Sabres

'"We only have to win one game to make it interesting," goalie Ryan Miller said. "We don't have to win two games tomorrow (tonight when Game 6 is played at 7:30 at HSBC Arena)."' … [Read more...] about Sabres mission is simple

'"He has not made many mistakes," Ruff said. "There are places we'd like to get him to feel a little more comfortable, but I'm happy with how he has played."' … [Read more...] about Janik fitting in nicely with Sabres

'In this series, Buffalo has scored 13 goals and three players have accounted for eight of them: Daniel Briere and Chris Drury with three apiece and Derek Roy with two. Defensemen have scored three others, with forwards Ales Kotalik and Thomas Vanek splitting the other two.' … [Read more...] about Sabres need scorers to hit net

'With a healthy roster, I believe Buffalo could beat Carolina in this series and No. 8 seed Edmonton for the Stanley Cup. But under the circumstances, it isn't likely to happen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres play gritty, but look to be doomed

'"He keeps talking about me and my team," Laviolette added. "I don't think talk has a lot to do with it. We'll be ready to play. We have two cracks at this and we want to seal the deal (in Game 6)."' … [Read more...] about Ruff: Carolina should be scared

'At the other end, Ryan Miller, who did not look as sharp as Gerber on Sunday, plays every minute. Carolina's first goal, from Justin Williams, was mediocre. The third goal, from Rod Brind'Amour, was almost identical to Derek Roy's goal against Gerber -- but from a worse angle and further out. Should Lindy Ruff now send in Martin Biron? Who knows? But the point is this. Peter … [Read more...] about Kudos to ‘Canes coach

'Having played under Paul Maurice for a number of seasons in North Carolina, Brind'Amour last night predicted the incoming Maple Leafs coach will lead Toronto into the postseason in 2006-07. Case closed.' … [Read more...] about Rod measures Leafs for playoffs

'Originally on the Isles' list of candidates were Dean Lombardi, who signed in Los Angeles, Ray Shero (Pittsburgh) and Peter Chiarelli (Boston). Other possible candidates on the Island are two of the Isles' former Atlantic Division foes, ex-Rangers' GM Neil Smith and former Pens boss Craig Patrick.' … [Read more...] about Isles looking at Laviolette

'Going with his gut has made Laviolette look brilliant so far in these playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Carolina playing rotating goalies