Archives for April 2007

'When Buffalo Sabres center Tim Connolly took the ice for the start of the NHL playoffs last week after being sidelined for 11 months with post-concussion syndrome, his return in large part was due to a new treatment program developed by UB researchers.' … [Read more...] about Post-concussion help

'“It’s typical of one-goal games,” Buffalo defenseman Jaroslav Spacek said. “If you lose you always try to blame something. But goals on the board are what’s important. And in three games we got one extra. We could blame those referees, too. But you have to calm down and just play hockey because if you [complain] more and more they will never give … [Read more...] about Double clutch

'“He is getting close to skating at full speed,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said before Game Four of his team’s Eastern Conference quarterfinal series against the New York Islanders. “Things are progressing rapidly with Paul, which is tremendous for our team.”' … [Read more...] about Gaustad near return from ankle injury

'Give him whatever he wants. Company car? Chris, take your pick. Everybody else can drive Pintos.' … [Read more...] about Drury&#8217s heroics in playoffs deserve big contract payoff

'“I think the first couple games there wasn’t enough emotion. There was no hate out there,” Briere said after he drew an aggressive penalty that led to Chris Drury’s winning goal in a 4-2 Game Four victory Wednesday night in Nassau Coliseum. “I think slowly we’re starting to see guys hate each other. We’re getting sick of playing … [Read more...] about Playoff familiarity breeds contempt

'Drury entered this postseason with 68 points in 98 games and has added five more points through these first four games. He may not be a big-time goal- scorer but he has proven to score a lot of big-time goals.' … [Read more...] about Drury Finds spots

Disallowed Goal Deflates the Islanders (New York Times) Refs unkind and don't rewind (New York Daily News) Nolan: We wuz robbed! (New York Post) Officially can't buy a break (New York Newsday) Drury Finds spots (New York Newsday) A blow to offense (New York Newsday) Islanders' power play unplugged (New York Newsday) Nolan keeps cool (New York Newsday) Islanders not … [Read more...] about Thursday’s New York Coverage

'Ryan Miller stopped breakaways with apparent ease, Buffalo's defence continually beat New York's sharpshooters down the choppy ice and Chris Drury always seemed to be at the right place at the right time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ defence proves too much for Islanders

'The Islanders thought they had tied it with 1:42 left after Miller was pushed across the goal line in a big scramble in front. Referee Mike Leggo, positioned behind the goal, immediately waved off the goal and his decision was upheld by replay.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, NY Islanders 2

'Chris Drury's pair of goals led Buffalo to a 4-2 win over the New York Islanders in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series at Nassau Coliseum.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, NY Islanders 2

'The Sabres head home looking to wrap up the series on Friday night at 7 pm.' … [Read more...] about Drury Nets Two In Game Four Win

'But it's hard not to look at these games and be justifiably impressed with how the 8th-seeded Isles are performing seemingly beyond themselves at every turn: how their aggressiveness is trapping the Sabres' offense; how their fore-check is bewildering the Sabres' defense; and how their non-stop motor is generating constant opportunities -- in this game, more legit scoring … [Read more...] about Grading the Sabres: Game 4

'Chris Drury was clutch again scoring two goals off rebounds.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Coming Home Happy

'"I brought my legs back together and there were no sticks to push it in," said Miller. "The ref said the one that made the difference was the guy that just dove at me with his hands out. I asked, 'What about the guy that came in sliding feet first and kicked me into the net like a wrestling move?' The puck was above the goal line the whole time until those guys made … [Read more...] about Isles Push, Sabres Pull Out Win

'Led by their stalwart co-captain and star netminder, Buffalo's conquest came with few passengers aboard their top-seeded freight train, nearing a final stop in the first round series with the Islanders in what promises to be a festive and frenzied atmosphere inside HSBC Arena in Game Five on Friday.' … [Read more...] about ECQF # 4: Sabres 4, Islanders 2