Archives for May 2, 2007

'"Well, we finally figured out that we need some desperation," Miller said. "It's like we were scared for once."' … [Read more...] about Miller hopes fear factor motivates Sabres

'In addition, Sabres Head Coach Lindy Ruff said Maxim Afinogenov, who was benched for Game Four, will definitely play in Game Five at the HSBC Arena Friday night.' … [Read more...] about Gaustad Cleared to Play

'Indeed, the Sabres had another slow, unremarkable start. They didn’t score until Ales Kotalik’s tally 9:04 into the third period, which came less than a minute after Brendan Shanahan gave the Rangers a 2-0 lead. “We lost too many battles,” Kotalik said. “That’s not the way we wanted to play. We picked it up in the third. It was too … [Read more...] about Ruff: eIf we do a better job earlier…&#8217

'He was nursing a bruised knee.' … [Read more...] about Numminen Sits Out Practice

'"He'll be seeing the doctor tomorrow and we'll see where he's at and make a decision on it," coach Lindy Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' Gaustad cleared to return

'"If they didn't come in here thinking they could win the series it would be for a lack of experience possibly, or a lack of exposure to Buffalo," Renney said. "(But) I truly believe our guys think they can beat anybody."' … [Read more...] about Rangers have made it a series

'The bottom line is there should have been another angle or a higher-quality camera to reveal that the puck did indeed cross the line. Instead, we were robbed of an overtime playoff game and that is a cruel twist of fate for a hockey fan.' … [Read more...] about League needs review of replay

'During their first-round series against Atlanta, the Rangers had 24 power-play opportunities in only four games. Atlanta didn’t play disciplined, and the Rangers made them pay with five power-play goals in the series.' … [Read more...] about Stay out of the box!

'The discussion at the Sabres' practice may be animated, too, but to hear the comments from Ruff, Briere and others, you realize that this is a team that won't overreact. The Sabres believe they are the better team. Their plight in this series is similar to what the 1994 Rangers faced when they won the Cup. Facing a Vancouver team that wasn't nearly as deep … [Read more...] about No worries

'The Sabres lost back-to-back games for the first time in nearly two months. In the regular season they lost only once when the opponent netted two or fewer goals.' … [Read more...] about Video replay inconclusive on possible tying goal for Sabres

'“Relief,” he said with a smile. “I thought I made the save but when I looked at the replay I wasn’t so sure.”' … [Read more...] about eNo-goal&#8217 is quite a relief for Lundqvist

'So please, I’m begging you, on my knees, to keep the tears to a minimum and get over it. The Sabres had two controversial goals ruled in their favor on Long Island and another in Manhattan. This time, it shifted the other way, and now we’re down to a best-ofthree series going back to Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Let&#8217s review: Sabres did not play well enough to win

'Gaustad has received medical clearance to return to action and is expected to be in the Buffalo lineup for Game Five of the Eastern Conference semifinal series with the New York Rangers. The infusion of size and grit would help fortify the Sabres in a series where open ice has been scant and the workhorses reap the rewards. The plan is to see how he looks on the two off … [Read more...] about Gaustad cleared to return to action

'Brière, who had three of his seven shots in the final 20 minutes, fell facedown on the ice after shooting the puck, affording him probably the worst vantage point to make sense of what happened next. “Everyone on our side was saying it crossed the line,” Brière said.' … [Read more...] about BriEere&#8217s Chance at Stardom Ends in Video Replay

'"From what I could see it was a goal," said Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff, who was livid after the controversial call was made. "If we did a better job earlier...we had some opportunities earlier...it wouldn't have gone to that point. We got some good reviews, let's not kid ourselves."' … [Read more...] about Call cuts Sabres to core