Archives for May 2007

'The bitter rivalry that is the Buffalo-Ottawa matchup is just what this Sabres team needs. If there is any one team in the entire NHL that the Sabres will get up for and play a complete hockey game for, it is the Ottawa Senators.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo-Ottawa: Just What The Doctor Ordered

'The Sabres coach was quick and sharp when asked about comments made by Ray Emery, who said in Tuesday’s Sun that he’s not thrilled about having to spend off-days in Buffalo and joked on TSN’s Off The Record that he might pass his spare time this week hanging out at TGI Friday’s.' … [Read more...] about Ruff ride for Sens goalie

'"He's a great player, a great addition to their team," he said. "But especially at this time of year, there is going to be more physical play. If the opportunity comes, no matter who is cutting across the middle, you're going to take the opportunity to make a hit, just like they're going to do on you."' … [Read more...] about Schaefer glad rival is back

'The roles are reversed. This time, it's the Sabres as regular season studs, the Sabres facing the pressure of winning it all, the Sabres slipping in the second half of the regular season. Did anyone imagine the New York Rangers could extend Buffalo to six games? Even the New York Islanders had their moments in Round 1. The Sabres haven't looked like the same dominant team. … [Read more...] about Senators have reasons to believe

Buffalo is where Sens got it right (Ottawa Sun) Centre of excellence (Ottawa Sun) Ruff ride for Sens goalie (Ottawa Sun) Schaefer doesn't think hit still an issue (Ottawa Sun) Toto disregard for Sens (Ottawa Sun) Senators have reasons to believe (Ottawa Citizen) Razor's edge (Ottawa Citizen) Schaefer glad rival is back (Ottawa Citizen) Senators committed to 'sticking … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Ottawa Coverage

'Ottawa has been playing more cohesively and getting better contributions from its defence, but give the slight edge in the all-important goal rankings to Buffalo's Ryan Miller over Ray Emery, even though Emery is 9-2 versus Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Eastern Conference preview

'Here you have two veteran guys in Lindy Ruff and Bryan Murray who have been through the playoff wars before. They have practically been through every situation the sport could throw at them.' … [Read more...] about It’s almost too close to call

'"Guys were committed to playing defensively, that's why we were winning," Spezza said. "It wasn't because we were scoring. I learned that if everyone plays together, you don't need the strongest group of individuals to win."' … [Read more...] about Spezza takes career in new direction

'"At first, I didn't understand the whole, 'Welcome to Pominville' and what that meant," the Sabres star said. "And then I kind of caught on to it. It's actually a pretty good idea. I thought it was kind of funny and it's nice to see people having fun with it."' … [Read more...] about What’s in a name? Ask the people of Pominville

'Second-year jinx? Not in this series.' … [Read more...] about A toast to all things second

'"I think our failures last year against Buffalo kind of showed us that we can score goals, but we (also) have to keep them out on a consistent basis," he said in a conference call. "Every night we're not going to be able to score three or four goals as a line. Some nights it is just as good for us to be even and not get scored on."' … [Read more...] about Senators hotline calls for defense to complement

'Against the Sabres in Game 1 of the second round, things unraveled -- fast.' … [Read more...] about Senators sparked by memories of last year’s playoff loss to Sabres

'Ottawa blew five leads, two in the third period, en route to a 7-6 loss in overtime. The rest of the series, the goals that flowed so easily during the season had dried up and with along with them the chance to cover up any holes in their defensive game.' … [Read more...] about Previous loss to Sabres sparked the Ottawa Senators’ revolution

'"If it's me, Max [Afinogenov] or [Chris] Drury, it's all about the team now," said Pominville regarding game-changing goals. "No matter who scores those big ones, our main goal is winning. That's what's most important for us."' … [Read more...] about Leaving the Past Behind

'A tough call to be sure, but we feel this is Ottawa's year of destiny. Prediction - Senators in six.' … [Read more...] about CP’s picks for the Stanley Cup final, Ottawa vs. Anaheim