Archives for May 2007

'"It's going to be a tough task," said Tallinder. "They're such good, all-around players, and they know how to find each other at all times. It's no secret, we're going to try our best to shut them down, try to limit their space and time as much as possible."' … [Read more...] about First Jagr, now Spezza line awaiting Sabres duo Tallinder and Lydman

'A handful of NHL clubs -- and it only takes one infatuated bidder -- are likely at least to double Drury’s money come July 1. The Rangers, still smarting from his heroics in Round 2, would be obvious suitors. Ditto the Kings, eager to get their renaissance off the launch pad, as well as the Predators, who have serious doubts about being able to woo back … [Read more...] about Sabres fans need to enjoy Drury while they can

'It's been a year and a day since that collision, and Connolly, who missed 80 games during the regular season with post-concussion related symptoms, is regaining his prior form. His recovery has been termed by head coach Lindy Ruff as being "incredible."' … [Read more...] about Regaining His Form

'The Buffalo Sabres announced today they'll be hosting a "House Party" at HSBC Arena for all of their remaining away games in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Admission and parking are both free, but fans are asked to make a donation to the Sabres Foundation upon entering the arena.' … [Read more...] about HSBC Arena ''House Party''

'If the Islanders came up behind the Sabres and yelled boo, the Rangers busted through the front door with a chainsaw in one hand and an axe in the other. As Lindy Ruff supposedly told Rangers people after Game 6, "You scared the hell out of us." Put less delicately, brown was added to the Sabres' color scheme: formally, midnight blue, maize and Hershey's skid.' … [Read more...] about Scared straight

'"Sometimes the Jersey crowd almost put you to sleep a little bit. I think that's the way their team almost wants it," Senators centre Jason Spezza said following Wednesday's practice. "We're not going to have to worry about that now because Buffalo's got a pretty rowdy crowd as it is and from what you read and hear, you know it's … [Read more...] about Sens' Emery, Senators expecting rough ride from Sabres fans

'Buffalo Sabres general manager Darcy Regier could become a free agent at the conclusion of the season. If that occurs there would be a ton of interest from both Phoenix and Columbus where there are a pair of openings.' … [Read more...] about Senators blue line depth the key to series

'Sabres fans are going to think I have something against their team but I like the Ottawa Senators in the Eastern Final. They've showed something they haven't in past playoff years. They've got team grit. The Sabres can expect to be hit often. Bryan Murray also may be the best in the league at managing his bench right now.' … [Read more...] about Predictions for the Conference Finals

'From Buffalo's vantage point, their season-long focal point has been on completing the business left unfinished from last spring's heart-wrenching loss in Game Seven of the Conference Finals, twenty minutes away from qualifying for the championship round. The players have memorialized the quest in their words and actions all year long, determined to redeem … [Read more...] about Series preview – Eastern Conference Final

'Everything starts with the goalie. And this series victory was all about Miller. Often overlooked due to the heroics of a certain co-captain to be named later, Miller stonewalled the Rangers in five of the six games. For all the talk of Lundqvist, Miller is the one who won four games.' … [Read more...] about Miller navigates Sabres’ Quest for the Cup

'Ruff isn't concerned about the chippy, sometimes nasty play between the teams. There's too much at stake. "The big prize is one team is going to play for the Stanley Cup," he said. "If you're going to take those (retaliation penalties) at this time of year, then I think the mindset is in the wrong place."' … [Read more...] about No Sabre rattling necessary

'The line between winning and losing was easy to find during the teams’ eight games. The Sabres won both games in which they kept Ottawa to one power-play goal or fewer. The Senators scored two or more six times, and they won five (the other had to go to a shootout).' … [Read more...] about Penalty kill is Job One for Sabres

'Emery is up against it now. The only thing he’s proved to Buffalo fans is that he can beat up Martin Biron. So if you need someone to rush onto Chippewa Street at 4 a.m. and punch out a bunch of drunken thugs, Emery is your man. Knocking this Sabres team out of the playoffs, well, that’s a different matter.' … [Read more...] about Emery adds fuel to hot series

'The Sabres changed their forward trios during Game Five of the Eastern Conference semifinals, and the result was seven goals and two straight victories to close out the New York Rangers. The Sabres practiced for the conference finals Tuesday for the first time, and the lines were the same.' … [Read more...] about Ruff to stick with his line combinations

'So where is Fort Erie leaning in the Eastern Conference finals, in the battle between the Sabres and Ottawa Senators? That depends on whom you ask.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have edge in Fort Erie