Archives for May 2007

'"You start thinking 'We had two tough ones, and we got a game in our barn and we got a hell of a team, let's get going again.' Put the mindset in the right place, put the aggression in the right place. Just go after it ? that's the attitude I came in with today, and I'm not going to allow you guys to take that away from me."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ruff focusing on the bright side of life

'"I'm learning through every game I play and every game I watch," Paille said Thursday after a team practice in Buffalo. "I just want to work on the little things."' … [Read more...] about The Niagara connection

'"Even before we started the series, (there were questions) about whether we could beat Lundqvist," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "Everybody was saying this guy's as hot as hot can be."' … [Read more...] about Puck stops here with Rangers’ Lundqvist

In the spirit of Comedy Central's Stephen Colbert, we look to have "conclusivity" added to the American dictionary. After all, it will redefine what it means to be conclusive. And we put our new word to its first test: Game 4's controversial ruling. … [Read more...] about NHL video replay process should require common sense

'"I'm not sure if I'm in the lineup yet," said Gaustad. "We'll see how the doctors appointment goes today. Skating wise, I feel pretty good. Everyday, it's been getting a little bit better, so I'm pretty excited about it."' … [Read more...] about Gaustad One Step Away

'"He's been that determined to work that hard when someone told him months ago, 'It's probably your season.' He's been such a character guy," Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff said Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Ruff won't stand in Gaustad's way if docs clear him to play in Game 5

'"I think everybody, maybe I'm including all of you (reporters), are looking at it like we should be a little bit down. There's nothing to be down about," Ruff said. "We've got a hell of a team. Geez, let's get going again. Put the mind-set in the right place and put the aggression in the right place. Just go after it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres eager to rebound after losing two to Rangers

'Numminen missed Wednesday's practice with a bruised knee cap, while Connolly has missed several practices in the playoffs, but hasn't missed any game action. This particular absence was scheduled.' … [Read more...] about Connolly Misses; Numminen Skates

'Ruff, who already has a Jack Adams Award in his trophy case and is nominated for another this season, wanted to make sure his team's confidence level hasn't dipped after dropping two straight at Madison Square Garden to leave their series tied 2-2. "I woke up and the sun was shining and it was such a beautiful day driving down here," Ruff said. "After I met with you guys … [Read more...] about Sabres need to find their mojo heading into Game 5 against Rangers

'“Circumstantial evidence is not the standard here,” Peradotto replied. “They’re using a higher standard -- conclusive evidence.”' … [Read more...] about No goal? Local judges offer opinions

'The forwards are Dylan Hunter, Patrick Kaleta, Clarke MacArthur, Mark Mancari, Michael Ryan and Marek Zagrapan. The defensemen are Mike Funk, Timo Helbling, Mikko Lehtonen, and Andrej Sekera. Adam Dennis rejoins Buffalo as the team’s No. 3 goaltender.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Call Up 11 Amerks

'“There’s some areas where he needs to be better,” coach Lindy Ruff said. “There’s areas where if he is, he’ll help us win games.”' … [Read more...] about Did Max get the message?

'As a colleague pointed out Wednesday, we have no problem putting someone on death row based on circumstantial evidence, but we can’t use it in a hockey game. Cops and district attorneys must be having a ball with this one.' … [Read more...] about NHL should cover all the angles

'The Sabres got rolling in the third when Ruff moved Daniel Briere to a line with Tim Connolly and Ales Kotalik. It was a good idea. The only question was what took him so long.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forgot what brought them here

'“You’ve got to play a little bit scared sometimes,” the goaltender said. “The Rangers want to take something from us. They want to take away our chance at the Cup."' … [Read more...] about Miller hopes his team is skating scared