Archives for May 2007

It's the final countdown (Ottawa Sun) Sens have finally grown up (Ottawa Sun) Men playing against boys (Ottawa Sun) Sabres driven to distraction (Ottawa Sun) Scratch but no win (Ottawa Sun) Notebook (Ottawa Sun) Another step close (Ottawa Citizen) Sabres can't find happy place (Ottawa Citizen) Sabres stand by Miller (Ottawa Citizen) What to do about Lindy? (Ottawa … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Ottawa Coverage

'"It could have been four or five to nothing early," Ottawa centre Jason Spezza said. "We hit a couple of posts and Miller made some big saves. I think we're frustrating them a little bit by playing good team defence."' … [Read more...] about Senators in total control

'Not bad for a player roundly vilified for his weak defensive play against these same Sabres on the goal that eliminated the Senators from last spring's playdowns.' … [Read more...] about Alfredsson Senators’ heart

'The Sabres are from a town known for heartache, but not the kind of utter collapse this series is shaping up to be. Though Monday night's score suggests a close game, Ottawa's 32-15 shots-on-goal advantage is a much more accurate reflection of the play.' … [Read more...] about One win away from Cup final

'There is simply no way -- as the anguished cries from Sabres general manager Darcy Regier's private box attested -- the Sabres can compete over the long haul with the ruthlessly efficient Senators.' … [Read more...] about Dominating performance by Ottawa shows it’s now men versus boys

'Twenty-three-year old Mike Bottero says being a visible Senators fan in Toronto - and he came dressed head to toe in Senators paraphernalia - virtually amounts to inviting death threats.' … [Read more...] about .Slowly but surely, Sens becoming Canada’s team

'Talk about anticlimactic. The scoreboard may have read 1-0, with Daniel Alfredsson's second period goal standing up. In reality, however, Game 3 was a blow-out, disguised only by the spectacular play of Buffalo goalie Ryan Miller.' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t find edge

'Meanwhile, the only difference between the Sabres and toast is a little butter and jam.' … [Read more...] about A dull effort from Sabres

'Right now, although both defences are founded upon the same principles, the Ottawa sixsome looks superior to Buffalo's in every respect. Defence, of course, is a team concept and Ottawa is getting speedier back-checking from their forwards than Buffalo is, which allows their defence to be stiff and vigilant at their own blue line. The Sabres' rearguard has been under far … [Read more...] about Defensive struggle

'While Lindy Ruff was noticeably tight-lipped and had his game face on after yesterday's game-day skates, Murray was far more outgoing, as befitted a coach whose team had won the first two games on the road. And the Senators' mentor wasn't going to let Ruff hog all the referees' pre-game attention.' … [Read more...] about Eastern Conference Notebook

'Alfredsson's goal came on a fluky play triggered by Heatley's shot from the point that missed the net and caromed off the back boards with enough force that it came out to the left front of the Buffalo net. Sabres goalie Ryan Miller, who had come out of his crease to challenge Heatley's shot, reached back for the puck. It struck his glove and trickled toward the goal line, … [Read more...] about Senators push Sabres to the edge with 1-0 win

'Dany Heatley's one-timer from the right point sailed wide and caromed hard off the end boards directly back at Miller, who was well out of his net. Miller attempted to glove the puck but missed it, inadvertently deflecting it back toward the open goal, with Alfredsson stuffing it in just before it crossed the line.' … [Read more...] about Ottawa 1, Buffalo 0

'Ruff tried using bigger checking wingers like Paul Gaustad on the power play late in the game to help retrieve loose pucks, but nothing worked. The Sabres had only one shot on the power play in the game.' … [Read more...] about Senators one victory from Stanley Cup final after 1-0 win over Sabres

'This was the first time the Sabres were held scoreless all season and try as they might they just don't seem to have the answer to solving Ottawa's Ray Emery.' … [Read more...] about Sabres not ready to give up despite trailing Ottawa 3-0 in East final

'The Sabres need a miracle and it will start with goaltending and special teams. Ryan Miller stood tall on Monday but the Buffalo power play continues to sputter.' … [Read more...] about Senators push Sabres to brink of elimination