Archives for May 2007

'Buffalo remained scoreless in 18 chances against Ottawa during the Eastern Conference finals, and it’s clearly a difference maker in a series that’s one Senators’ win from completion.' … [Read more...] about Power play regresses in Game 3 loss

'For a month now, the local television stations have been covering the Sabres like they’ve been involved in a world war. Typically, they all lead their newscasts with “team coverage” of the quest for the Cup. But on Saturday the Sabres lose a game after the 11 p.m. news is over and the TV coverage is nowhere to be found? Now that’s nuts.' … [Read more...] about Coverage void after Sabres loss

'The Sabres wasted four straight power plays in the first 28 minutes and six for the game, generating a total of one shot. They managed four shots of any kind in the first period and, with 13 minutes to play, had 11.' … [Read more...] about Flatlining

'“We couldn’t find a way to get first on the puck. We couldn’t find ways to get there and get the puck back,” co-captain Daniel Briere said. “I don’t have any answers.”' … [Read more...] about No answers for foundering offense

'See, it was never magic in the first place. It was hard work.' … [Read more...] about Competitive fire is missing ingredient

'“I’ve got faith in my boys,” he said. “We’ve just got to get something positive going. We’re staring up a mountain right now, but it’s just got to be one step at a time."' … [Read more...] about Despite the odds, there&#8217s no quit in Miller

'The Sabres faithful came, 8,523 strong, clad in blue and gold, waving their gold pompoms and refusing to believe the Sabres were dead, despite the two-game deficit.' … [Read more...] about Only One More Chance

'The Sabres' best quality was never their skill or their speed, which is usually what people pointed toward when embracing them as the team to beat this season. It was their competitiveness, their character, their disdain for losing that trumped their love of winning above all else. And that's been missing.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ desperation goes missing

'But if the cynics were to say the Senators were very fortunate to win, they'd be lying. Miller was the only reason the Sabres weren't embarrassed. They were outshot 32-15 and dominated from start to finish.' … [Read more...] about Sabres are sinking

'Only Hostess has produced more turnovers than defenseman Dmitri Kalinin.' … [Read more...] about Sabres choke like ’06 Senators

'The Senators didn’t just kill the Buffalo power play last night, they mocked it.' … [Read more...] about Men playing against boys

'One stark difference that has emerged through the first three games of this series is the imbalance between the two teams when it comes to turnovers. It would be easy to blame the tight Sabres for their poor puck management -- particularly their defencemen -- but the Senators must get their share of the credit.' … [Read more...] about Sabres driven to distraction

'And yet another sorry streak ends. Last night's victory by the Senators broke a six-game home-ice playoff losing streak against the Sabres, dating back more than a decade to April 23, 1997.' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t find happy place

'"If it wasn't for Ryan Miller, it would have been 10-0," Roy said in a sombre Sabres dressing room moments after the embarrassment was over.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stand by Miller

'"So, we'll complain. I'll complain, too. You guys will call me a whiner, I'm sure at that point, in some article."' … [Read more...] about What to do about Lindy?