Archives for April 9, 2007

'The Sabres were mindful to pay full respect to the Islanders, even though Buffalo finished with 13 more wins, scored 60 more goals and won three of four meetings against New York this season. "By no means do we think it's going to be an easy series," Briere said. "This time of year, you can't take anything for granted."' … [Read more...] about Sabres can finally focus on playoff objective

'"This is the real season now. The excitement level is a lot higher," Connolly said. "Everybody just seems to elevate their game. The rush you get out there is pretty unbelievable."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Connolly back in time for playoffs

'"Our team bent a little bit but we didn't break," said Nolan, in his first NHL job since being fired by the Sabres in 1997 after winning coach of the year honors. "We sat there and decided. We've got to either move on or stop feeling sorry for ourselves and start working."' … [Read more...] about Dubielewicz unlikely key for Islanders

'"I still spend a lot of time at HSBC Arena, warming up and cooling down before and after practice. I'm still going to have to take a day off to recover here and there, so that I can work harder the next day. But overall, for only being on the ice for a couple of weeks, I felt pretty good out there for those two games."' … [Read more...] about Connolly Pleased With Weekend

'Connolly is healthy to play after missing most of the season with post-concussion symptoms and a knee injury. But Stafford was eligible to rejoin the Sabres because the salary cap doesn't count during the playoffs, which top-seeded Buffalo opens hosting the New York Islanders on Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Stafford from minors

'Hasek will be in the building when the Stanley Cup is awarded in June. But he's going to have to watch members of his old team carry it around.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans, no reason to worry

'Nationally, games 2 through 6 will be shown on the Versus network. TSN in Canada will show all the Sabres' first round games.' … [Read more...] about TV schedule for Sabres playoff games

'“I wanted to win it because I wanted to end the season on a good note,” Biron said. “A lot of times in the last six weeks we were right there. We were in a lot of games right to the end against good teams, but we could never get that goal to push us over.”' … [Read more...] about Win over old team satisfies Biron

'“I worry about any opponent,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “We’ve been in their position before and surprised teams. They controlled their own destiny and got the job done. The way I look at it, they have a good number of worldclass players on that team. And they added another one at the deadline in Ryan Smyth. They have a strong … [Read more...] about It&#8217s Sabres vs. Islanders

'“It was unbelievable,” Miller said of Michigan State’s dramatic 3-1 victory over Boston College in Saturday night’s national championship game. “I’m just really happy for them, really proud of them.”' … [Read more...] about Miller enjoys local ties to NCAA title

'Reminded of the personal nature of the matchup, Nolan diplomatically spoke about the best part of his Sabres experience. "I was very fortunate to get a start in this league and to get to know the people of Buffalo," Nolan said. "Buffalo is always a special place in my heart, but now we've got to try and beat their hockey team."' … [Read more...] about Nolan gets return trip to Buffalo

'A player of scoring skill and savvy in the middle of the top line is just what the Flyers need. Briere not only fits the bill, but has already been tabbed by free agency speculators as THE GUY that the Flyers are targeting.' … [Read more...] about Sabres&#8217 Briere will cash in big in free agency

'Sabres in five.' … [Read more...] about First-round breakdown: Sabres vs. Islanders

Pushed to Brink, Isles Respond With Playoff Bid (New York Times) Berth and re-berth (New York Daily News) Brodeur takes a rest (New York Daily News) Leafs' hearts broken (New York Daily News) Isles make 3! (New York Times) Dubie's the man in shootout (New York Newsday) Nolan gets return trip to Buffalo (New York Newsday) Fitting end to Isles' up-and-down year (New York … [Read more...] about Monday’s New York Coverage

Flyers end long year with a win (Philadelphia Inquirer) At last, an end to horror show (Philadelphia Inquirer) 'Twas the season to forget (Philadelphia Daily News) Still a lot of progress to be made (Philadelphia Daily News) Win leaves something to build on (Bucks County Courier Times) Win over old team satisfies Biron (Bucks County Courier Times) Richards' goal finishes … [Read more...] about Monday’s Philadelphia Coverage