Archives for December 22, 2007

'Buffalo is prone to lake-effect winter storms that can dump several inches of snow on the area. That can be dealt with, but if there is a foot of lake-effect snow, that's bad news for the NHL. So would be temperatures of between 45 and 50, since the ice might not hold up. Also, if it's too cold, the ice will crack and chip. If it's a real sunny day the … [Read more...] about A perfect matchup for the Winter Classic

Flyers seeking revenge on Sabres (Sportsticker) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Philadelphia Coverage (Part II)

'Speaking of hostilities, Briere felt the wrath of the Buffalo crowd. Bobby Clarke, Bernie Parent, Dave Schultz and Briere. They’re all the same now. They’re all Flyers. That means they get booed.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo takes the fifth

'They skated and they hit and they engaged a tough Flyers team on its own physical terms. Jaroslav Spacek played his finest game as a Sabre. When it looked as if Biron would steal the show and make a statement about his worth as a franchise goalie, they scored twice in a third period to steal a win.' … [Read more...] about Sabres show resolve, post statement win

'“It’s not about responding,” Ruff said curtly. “It’s about us initiating.”' … [Read more...] about Spacek hears Ruff&#8217s message

'He also wondered whether it would be fair to switch ends in the middle of a period to prevent one team from having a weather advantage for two of the three periods in the game.' … [Read more...] about Emrick sees wind factor in Ice Bowl

'“This means everything to him,” said Jill Schiavone, Antonio’s mother. “He’ll never forget this day. Danny’s so great. He went above and beyond.” Briere intended the meeting to be private, and arranged it without the knowledge of the Sabres or Flyers public relations staffs.' … [Read more...] about A loyal local fan tops Briere&#8217s Buffalo agenda

'Biron enjoyed a bit more support from the sellout crowd of 18,690 than Briere in pregame introductions, although two signs - "Welcome Back Danny" and "Briere Bunch" - were visible on the upper level. However, Briere endured a chilly reception during the game, as boos resonated throughout the arena each time he touched the puck. He received one ovation … [Read more...] about Sabres' victory sours Briere's homecoming

'"I thought we were on the right path tonight, we were doing a great job," Briere said. "But then for a couple seconds we have a lack of focus and it's in the back of our net.''' … [Read more...] about Sabres top Flyers

Flyers give head coach an extension (Philadelphia Inquirer) Fragile team fading fast (Bucks County Courier Times) Sabres send Flyers to fifth straight loss (Delaware County Times) Flyers give coach Stevens 1-year contract extension (AP) Flyers and head coach Stevens agree to extension (The Sports Network) Flyers and Stevens Agree to Contract Extension … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Philadelphia Coverage (Part I)

'"We didn't focus on those two players, we focused on the team," Hecht said. "We came in to have a good game. We're on a winning streak now and we've put together some games where we've found a way to win."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Philadelphia 2

'Hecht got the game-winner when he worked his way to the front of the net, and after a rebound kicked right to his stick, easily tapped it past Biron with 2:51 remaining.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Philadelphia 2

'Early in the third Ales Kotalik ripped a shot from the point to tie the game 2-2 on the power play. Then with just under three minutes remaining Jochen Hecht shoveled home a rebound past Martin Biron to give the Sabres a 3-2 lead late in the third.' … [Read more...] about Strong Third Gives Sabres 3-2 Win

'“We have probably been working on it since October,” Williams said. “We are overloading on clothing just to keep the guys warm, and we are still coming up with ideas... because we don’t know what the temperature is going to be like that day.”' … [Read more...] about Gearing up for the NHL Winter Classic

'Buffalo fans would give Philadelphia fans a serious run for their money when it comes to being the most fickle fans in sports. Daniel Briere was booed up and down the ice every time he touched the puck tonight. Booing Miroslav Satan, which I still don't understand, is one thing, but booing Briere after all he did for the Sabres and the Western New York community is a complete … [Read more...] about Spoiled returns