Archives for April 11, 2007

'Sabres in five.' … [Read more...] about Islanders v. Sabres

'Diminutive C Daniel Briere is the entire package. The Sabres' leading scorer potted six game winners during the season. If the Islanders have any chance of upsetting Buffalo, wingers Jason Blake and Ryan Smyth must be front and centre every game. Smyth had 16 points in 24 games in the Oilers' post-season charge in 2006.' … [Read more...] about Isles may die by the sword

'The Sabres clearly had lost their momentum after having a ten day layoff following the Chicago series. Worse than the two losses, the team lost Gare, Dudley and Craig Ramsay to injury.' … [Read more...] about A look back at the 1979-1980 Buffalo Sabres

'But for every pessimist out there in fandom, there is a guy like me. I’m that someone who forgets the negatives and cheers the Sabres on to eventual defeat every season. I’m completely sold on this team every time they make the final eight.' … [Read more...] about Emotions running high as Sabres look to break “curse”

'“We found that out last year,” Regier said. “You need a lot of good players, but you do need a lot of good luck. That’s a big part of it. At this time of year, nothing’s easy.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres aren’t taking anything for granted

'In two more years, Andrew Orpik should the jump to the pro ranks. And if for some reason, the NHL doesn't work out, one thing is certain - he’ll be just fine because he’ll have an education to fall back on.' … [Read more...] about Educating Andrew

Motivated Toronto edges Amerks (Rochester D&C) Marlies drop Americans (CP) First of the Amerks' Last Four (RNews.com) Amerks suffer first shootout loss of season (Amerks.com) Amerks announce playoff dates (Amerks.com) Florida returns players to Rochester for playoffs (Amerks.com) Earl Leads Marlies to Victory (TorontoMarlies.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

DiPietro Starts Workouts, but Dubielewicz Will Start (New York Times) DiPietro on the mend, but Dubie stays in net (New York Daily News) Rangers, Devils icy hot; Isles team of destiny? (New York Daily News) Wade's world (New York Post) Islanders-Sabres matchups (New York Post) Rising to a big occasion (New York Newsday) DP targeting a return (New York Newsday) Zednik … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s New York Coverage