Archives for April 2007

'"All you can do is take away as much time as you can because there is a lot of skill and it's going to come to the net," said goaltender Ryan Miller regarding New York, who swept the third seeded Thrashers in the first round. "Ultimately they are going to get shots, it's whether they are going to capitalize on their chances."' … [Read more...] about Taking Away Space and Time

'"I don't say they're the cream of the crop right now," Rangers coach Tom Renney said Monday. "I'm not suggesting that I don't want to give them credit, but we're where we are because we belong here, too. We'll let the series play itself out."' … [Read more...] about Rangers ready to face top-seeded Sabres

'This might be the first time the Sabres have commanded more attention than the Bills in the final days before the draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres dispatch Islanders quickly

'"Things change, so you want to stay current," Ruff said. "Down the stretch they've obviously been one of the better teams. They've had a more balanced attack and are a lot stronger team in their own end."' … [Read more...] about Sabres get ready for Rangers

'The Sabres will host the New York Rangers Wednesday and Friday nights at HSBC Arena, and Game three will be Sunday afternoon in New York's Madison Square Garden.' … [Read more...] about Sabres open against Rangers Wednesday

'From start to finish, no Sabre gave a more complete effort against the Islanders than Zubrus. He used his big body to control the puck and to dish some of the biggest hits of the series. Another great Darcy Regier pick-up.' … [Read more...] about Zubrus proving to be a ‘big’ addition to Sabres’ lineup

'While there's a measure of disappointment that the Sabres lost a game at home and didn't blow the Islanders out of the water, they did win in five and that should be good enough for now.' … [Read more...] about Winning ugly

Game 1 Wednesday 4/25 at Buffalo Game 2 Friday 4/27 at Buffalo Game 3 Sunday afternoon 4/29 at New York Game 4 Tuesday 5/1 at New York Game 5 Thursday 5/3 at Buffalo Game 6 Sunday afternoon 5/6 at New York Game 7 TBD at Buffalo … [Read more...] about Tentative Series Schedule

'It’s been nearly five months since the teams last played each other, but it shouldn’t take long for the hostilities to be renewed. The top-seeded Sabres swept the regular-season series, 4-0, but only one game was decided in regulation. Buffalo won twice in overtime and earned a shootout victory in the final meeting Dec. 1.' … [Read more...] about Live from N.Y.: the Rangers

'“I don’t expect him in the near future, but he’s doing great,” Ruff said after practice in the Amherst Pepsi Center. “He’s progressing. He still hasn’t taken part in any type of meaningful . . . he’s out there at a skating pace that’s probably three-quarters of what he can do. He’s done no hard work. … [Read more...] about Gaustad&#8217s return not imminent

'Chris Drury led the Sabres with five goals and two assists against the Rangers in the regular season. Daniel Briere had three goals and three assists. Maxim Afinogenov netted two goals and had three assists while Brian Campbell notched a goal and three assists.' … [Read more...] about Rangers are up next

'“The number of times your heart is broken isn’t important,” says Sabres fan Darren Reithmiller, “it’s the fact that WNY will loyally stand behind their teams until a championship is won. These fans are loyal.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Fans: The Mighty Faithful

Sabre rattlers (New York Post) Powerful Sabres next for Rangers (New York Newsday) Rangers' Renney reinvented himself, and it came out right this time (New York Newsday) Rangers will battle top-seeded Sabres in second round of playoffs (White Plains Journal News) (4) Rangers vs. (1) Buffalo Sabres (Bergen Record) Rangers will face Buffalo in Conference Semis … [Read more...] about Monday’s New York Coverage

Amerks bounced in double OT (Rochester D&C) Grabovski sparks Bulldogs in return (Rochester D&C) Bulldogs take lead in series (Hamilton Spectator) Hamilton 5, Rochester 4 (AP) Grabovski's goal in double-OT gives Bulldogs 2-1 series lead over Americans (CP) Bulldogs Take 2-1 Series Lead (RNews.com) Amerks fall to Hamilton in double-overtime thriller (Amerks.com) 'Dogs clip … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

'Game two will be in the Marina next Saturday afternoon with a 3:00 faceoff on WGR Sports Radio 550 and NBC.' … [Read more...] about Sabres To Face Rangers In Round 2. Game 2 Sat.