Archives for April 2007

'Actually, it would be nice to see the Sabres explode in Game 5 and get this thing over with. Every game has been way too close for comfort.' … [Read more...] about Fire on ice

'The Sabres have never lost a series after taking a 3-1 lead. They ended four series in Game Five and the other two in Game Six.' … [Read more...] about Sabres not looking for white flag

'"The skill level of this team, going from one line to another, is definitely something that never happens,'' Zubrus said. ""Even the good teams I've been on, there's always a first and second line. Then there's a checking line. But here, any of the four lines can score goals."' … [Read more...] about Zubrus makes hockey&#8217s best team better

'Teddy, old pal, you're grousing about a 15-minute oil change taking 16 minutes to a city that's had its tires slashed. You want to talk controversial goals? Try Game Six of the 1999 Stanley Cup finals. Third overtime. Brett Hull's skate in the crease when the decider is scored. The Cup being presented to the Stars while replays show the goal was tainted. The NHL citing a memo … [Read more...] about Sabres know the taste of sour grapes

'“They’re just trying to cause some controversy to get their guys mad about something, and it’s understandable,” Miller said Thursday. “It was very close, but I feel the play stayed between my legs until I was pushed."' … [Read more...] about Stung by no-goal replay, Islanders hit fast forward

'Regier believed he got a raw deal in 1995, when Islanders ownership was looking for a general manager and overlooked him. Regier had been a good, hard, productive, respected worker for the organization for the better part of two decades. He was a direct heir of Bill Torrey and Al Arbour and he was working as the GM after Don Maloney was fired. Still, the management group chose … [Read more...] about Regier got masters degree on LI

Isles Try to Put Close Calls and Noncalls Behind Them (New York Times) Ted tells Isles to forget refs (New York Daily News) Isles must fight back (New York Post) NHL backs calls that doomed Isles (New York Newsday) Regier got masters degree on LI (New York Newsday) Pushed to brink again (New York Newsday) Sabres look to advance to conference semifinals (Sportsticker) (8) … [Read more...] about Friday’s New York Coverage (Updated 11:30 a.m.)

'"He could be here taking all the glory," said Sabres secondyear forward Jason Pominville, "but he's not like that. For him, it's all about the team winning. He should know. He's the only guy on the team who's ever won before."' … [Read more...] about ‘Captain Clutch’ walks softly with big stick

'"You know you can win those one-goal games. So you don't panic. You feel confident. I think it showed up in the last two games, with a one-goal lead going into the third period on the road."' … [Read more...] about Decided by a single goal

Bulldogs' 'Iceman' stops Amerks (Rochester D&C) Controversial goal is key for Hamilton (Rochester D&C) Price stops all 34 shots, Dogs win 2-0 (Hamilton Spectator) Hamilton 2, Rochester 0 (AP) Hamilton Wins Opener (RNews.com) 19 Year Old Shines In Net In Hamilton's Game One Win Over Amerks (WHAM-TV) Bulldogs whitewash Amerks in Game One of North Division Semifinals … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'"I know the Islanders are livid and trying to get their guys fired up about something," Miller said after a brief practice. "But I just think the series should be defined by more than that. ... I don't truly believe in luck. I think we've gotten some breaks and it's because we've been working hard."' … [Read more...] about Sabres have more than luck going for them against Isles

'Mike Schopp and the Bulldog had director of Officiating Stephen Walkolm on the air this afternoon. Walkolm said, "the referee on the ice deemed that the goaltender was pushed into the net together with the puck and he wasn't allowed to play the puck and he disallowed the goal immediately. It's a play where you try to make the call on the ice because you … [Read more...] about Full Practice For Buffalo; Walkolm On Game 4

'They can thank Drury, who has a team-best four goals this series, including two winners. He’s tallied a remarkable 14 game-winning goals in his 102-game playoff career. “He’s a guy that likes the clutch situations,” Sabres forward Jason Pominville said. “For him to get two goals tonight and the winner is definitely huge. He’s a guy we … [Read more...] about Island Sound

'"You know what? There's going to be something special happening in Buffalo this season. Last year I think they got their feet wet. This year they win the Presidents Trophy. They proved themselves. They have all the intangibles, all the ingredients. They have great goaltending, great defense. They have a team that can go very far in the playoffs."' … [Read more...] about LaFontaine Chimes In On Playoffs

'"If you've taken care of that, sometimes a lot of it is already predetermined. If you're not ready to go from the beginning, there's no sense worrying about it," he said after the Sabres took a strangehold 3-1 lead in a series in which the co-captain has been the MVP.' … [Read more...] about Cool Drury keeps finding the puck, ruling the game