Archives for May 2006

'Then he took his place in front of the net and faced the demons lurking over his shoulder since Friday night, when he allowed a seemingly harmless shot by the Flyers' R.J. Umberger to slither under his arm. The goal broke a 3-3 tie and sent the Flyers toward a 5-4 win that evened the best-of-seven series at two games apiece. To Miller's detractors, the goal suggested the … [Read more...] about After disastrous outing, Buffalo netminder finds redemption with shutout

'Derek Roy stares blankly when a reporter asks him if he knows who Kate Smith is.' … [Read more...] about Sabres look for the secret to road success

'We don't mean to imply that Forsberg is bar hopping until all hours in Buffalo, but the point is this: He has looked like a leading Conn Smythe Trophy candidate in the Flyers' two wins in Philly. He has looked, at times, like the Invisible Man in their three losses in Buffalo. In other words, as Forsberg goes, so go the Flyers.' … [Read more...] about Forsberg must be the man

'It’s almost enough to make you say things you never thought you’d say -- like could he some day be captain Tim Connolly?' … [Read more...] about Tim Connolly is giving captain-like performance

'"They'll try to get inside our heads as much as they can," Miller said of the Flyers' fans. "We've been in that environment now. We've seen it. I hope everybody on the team takes time to prepare for it, and know we've been there and done it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ edge

'"They're a team built for the New NHL," said Simon Gagne of the Sabres. "They're not a big team. They have a lot of skill, lot of speed. . . . On our side, we're a big team, a little bit of speed, but we're more physical than those guys. It could be a good thing to say, New NHL vs. Old NHL. We'll see who's going to win."' … [Read more...] about Sabres the desired picture of the `New NHL’

Flyers in need of fast start, more support for Forsberg (Philadelphia Inquirer) Sabres' edge (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers are right where they deserve to be (Philadelphia Inquirer) A call for reinFORSments (Philadelphia Daily News) Hitch playing head games (Philadelphia Daily News) Desperation time for Flyers (Bucks County Courier Times) Flyers face the Sabres tonight … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Philadelphia Coverage (Updated 11:00 a.m.)

'"Chris has always been passionate about wanting to win," said Tom Galla, the coach of Drury's Little League team in 1989, who remains in touch with Drury. "And he's done it leading by example, since he's not a hugely verbal person. He figures out a way to win. And I know he's worked hard for everything he's gotten, and I know that he appreciates everything just that much more … [Read more...] about For Drury, Winning Is Not the Only Thing

'One thing working in the Sabres favor is they've scored first in every game, but have not been able to hold it on the road. They won both regular season games in Philadelphia this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Look to End Series

Amerks' brass vows team will be stronger (Rochester D&C) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'After 82 games, you have an identity, Desjardins explained. "You've got to know who you are." For the Flyers, it's not a question of who they are, but whether that identity is good enough for the new NHL.' … [Read more...] about Habitual Flyers trying to catch up to new-age Sabres

'"We're a good road team, and we have to go out and win a road game," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said Monday. "That would make a big statement. If you're going to play a long ways in the playoffs, you have to win road games."' … [Read more...] about Winning on the road easier said than done for Flyers, Sabres

'Screams erupted bar-side every time a Sabre neared the Flyers net. “It’s better than sitting at home,” Hassell said. “It’s fun to go out with a bunch of friends, so you’re all cheering.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres stretch to suburbs

'"I was kind of fortunate and unfortunate actually. I got called up, played one game, got sent back down and then maybe a week later I was back up and played 50-something in a row. I have been here for a while keeping it simple and trying to stick around."' … [Read more...] about Pominville finally getting his chance

'This was a total team effort. The Sabres are known for their skating and passing ability. This time, they shut down the Flyers defensively.' … [Read more...] about Miller stymies Flyers