Archives for May 19, 2007

'“We made an offer to bring her back to a game in Ottawa at her convenience. We tried to make right a bad situation,” Leeder said. “We feel this is the least we should be doing.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres&#8217 rivals apologize for assaults

'"When you start sitting on the bench," he said, "sometimes you have to re-focus and try to keep your mind in (the game)." There's time for the mind to think about fatigue. There's time for muscles to stiffen." But, Lydman said, "When you're playing a lot, you just keep going."' … [Read more...] about Sabres hope heavy workload pays dividends

'However, at least the Sabres have a pulse and a feeling that a miracle is still possible. "If there's a team around the league that can do it, we're definitely one of them," said right wing Jason Pominville. "You look back at last year, we were up 3-0 on them and they came in and stole one from us in our building so they went home and probably felt pretty good about … [Read more...] about Sabres spirited

'"I'm optimistic. We're not an eighth seed and not a team that snuck into the playoffs," said Ruff yesterday. No, but it is a team that has been inconsistent through these playoffs with a power play that wouldn't scare your child's peewee team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres in seven a four-gone conclusion

'That means he'll stick with the makeshift line of Chris Drury, Tim Connolly and Derek Roy, which struck twice in Wednesday's 3-2 win at Scotiabank Place.' … [Read more...] about Ruff sticking with what worked

'Mr. Luck said his wife would not want the incident to spark further incidents of violence between fans. "That's the last thing my wife wants. My wife is adamant she wants no retaliation. Why stoop to that level?"' … [Read more...] about Scotiabank Place offers regrets, return trip to attacked Sabres fan

Slaying the Sabres (Ottawa Sun) Sabres in seven a four-gone conclusion (Ottawa Sun) Miracle on ice unlikely (Ottawa Sun) Meszaros has improved play (Ottawa Sun) Senators Gameday (Ottawa Sun) City puts smile in mile (Ottawa Sun) Senators aim to show killer instinct (Ottawa Citizen) The committee rules (Ottawa Citizen) Ruff sticking with what worked (Ottawa … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Ottawa Coverage

'Suddenly, Ruff couldn't call on just about anybody. He had to make some decisions and shorten his bench. He had some players who no longer seemed trustworthy enough to play in every situation. So Ruff made moves.' … [Read more...] about One step at a time for Sabres

'Only three teams in NHL, NBA and MLB history have done what the Buffalo Sabres are attempting to do: come back from an 0-3 deficit...' … [Read more...] about Comeback kids

'Really, the Buffalo Sabres say, we're a loose bunch. Honest to Irv Weinstein. Give us some funny hats, tiny go-karts and whoopee cushions and you could swear we're a bunch of Shriners at a parade. We're looser than the lugnuts on our own bandwagon.' … [Read more...] about Relaxed Sabres and their coach get sense of humour back

'The Senators didn't play badly overall in the fourth game. But they were less sharp than they've been, and that's created a small wave of panic among fans in a city that has been spoiled by success of late.' … [Read more...] about Meeting and beating adversity

'Underdogs are lovable. The Ottawa Senators are not lovable. Admirable, yes; cuddly, no. Still, Canada needs a hockey team not merely to admire but to love, and the Senators are all this country has. All good Canadians should try to love this team.' … [Read more...] about Love those Senators!

'There is no doubt that the Senators will dump the puck in today, hoping to tire out the four main defencemen, or to at least force them off the blue line a little. That will require, in turn, consistent and quick assistance from back-checking Buffalo forwards.' … [Read more...] about Sabres gotta get sharp

'When Joe Corvo scored on a point shot in overtime in Game 2 to give the Senators a 2-0 series lead over the Buffalo Sabres, the camera panned in on Muckler in a private box. He was almost dancing he was so happy. The split-screen showed Sabres counterpart Darcy Regier, who took his job in Buffalo, downcast and muttering to himself. A tale of two GMs, a long way from the … [Read more...] about Muckler still a key player

'"We've heard a lot of rumors that it was over," Sabres co-captain Daniel Briere said. "I think we gained a lot of confidence in Game 4, realizing we can still make plays, can still win games. We still believe."' … [Read more...] about Senators seek to send top-seeded Sabres packing