Archives for April 2007

'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

'The 2007-08 renewal packages went out earlier this spring and DiPofi said more than 91 percent have already renewed for next year. The Sabres will cap their season-ticket packages at 14,800 next year. All 80 suites in HSBC Arena were sold this year, and while a handful come up for renewal after this season, DiPofi expects all to be renewed. The Sabres also have a small … [Read more...] about Sabres' waiting list grows as wins mount

'“Perreault, Martin and Robert were like magic together. And they could perform like magic on the ice. They could bring fans out of their seats in Buffalo like no other line I’ve ever seen in the Aud. And there were times that you almost had to drag them off the ice during a game. I don’t think they realized how long they were out there sometimes because they … [Read more...] about The French Connection was a line for the ages

Cancel the stories about the dueling chants and how the Leafs can't win in Buffalo and how different the cities are. When the Sabres and Islanders meet up in the first round of the playoffs, the side stories are going to be so much better -- Nolan, Satan, Connolly. And the 1979-80 Buffalo Sabres. … [Read more...] about Sabres-Isles will stir up an old rivalry

Following are the dates and times for the first round games between the Buffalo Sabres and New York Islanders: Thurs. 4/12 -- Buffalo vs. NYI 8:00pm Sat. 4/14 -- Buffalo vs. NYI 7:30pm Mon. 4/16 -- Buffalo at NYI 7:30pm Wed. 4/18 -- Buffalo at NYI 7:30pm *Fri. 4/20 -- Buffalo vs. NYI 7:00pm *Sun. 4/22 -- Buffalo at NYI 7:00pm *Tue. 4/24 -- Buffalo vs. NYI TBD … [Read more...] about Playoff Schedule Released; Sabres Open On Thursday

'Although the final buzzer ended the Sabres' 82-game tune-up with a defeat, Buffalo's collective health remains intact - a bonus that has smiles beaming throughout western New York as the real season begins next.' … [Read more...] about Flyers 4, Sabres 3

'Buffalo entered the third period with a 3-2 lead, but the Flyers rallied with two goals in the final 20 minutes to end the Sabres' chance at sole possession of the team's all-time record for most points in a season.' … [Read more...] about Flyers come back to spoil regular-season finale

'Collecting a loose puck in Buffalo's zone, Knuble created a scoring opportunity for one of his younger teammates by cutting behind the net and attempting a backhanded wraparound with a Philadelphia man advantage. The shot was turned away by Conklin but the 22-year-old Richards converted on the rebound to record his 10th goal of the season at 8:45.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Drop Season Finale

'Philadelphia came back strong in the third scoring twice to take the lead. The first came right off a face off as Mike Knuble snapped it past Ty Conklin and then Mike Richards would score on the power play to make it 4-3 with just over twelve minutes remaining. That’s how it would end as Martin Biron stopped 27 shots in the win.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Fall In Regular Season Finale

'"You don't want a key injury in a game like this that means absolutely nothing to you," coach Lindy Ruff said. "It was two teams that didn't throw a lot of hits. As a players, you don't want to get hurt on your exit game. It was pretty mildly contested on both sides."' … [Read more...] about Philadelphia 4, Buffalo 3

'It was a matchup of polar opposites, as Buffalo captured the President's Trophy with the most points in the league, while the Flyers set a new franchise low for points and finished dead last in the NHL standings.' … [Read more...] about Philadelphia 4, Buffalo 3