Archives for April 16, 2010

'Gerbe became expendable in Buffalo after injured center Tim Connolly returned for the Sabres 2-1 playoff-opening win over the Boston Bruins on Thursday. Game 2 of the best-of-seven series is at Buffalo on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres return F Gerbe to AHL Portland

'While the offensive numbers are very good, Kassian’s on-ice presence makes him valuable. You can’t help but notice his relentless fore-checking, punishing hits, and nasty swagger on the ice. With the emergence of Tyler Ennis and Nathan Gerbe, Kassian will need to make a statement in training camp next year for a shot at making the Sabres. The more likely scenario … [Read more...] about Sabres junior prospects 2009-10 review

'“We just do what it takes,” said Miller, who finished with 38 saves. “We played a pretty smart period. For our group of guys to come out of that second period and come out with every adjustment we could make, was great.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres deliver first strike against Boston

'Who knows what this playoff season will bring? Who wouldn’t be happy to reorganize their lives to make room for hockey until mid-June? I’d relive ’99 in a heartbeat, but with a slightly different ending.' … [Read more...] about Let&#8217s hope Sabres make another run for the cup

'"It was a 2-1 game, but there could have been more goals," said Derek Roy, who made a nifty play to set up Vanek's goal 4:52 into the game. "Millsie played real well for us, and (Tuukka) Rask played really well for them."' … [Read more...] about Ryan Miller shines as Buffalo Sabres hold off Boston Bruins

'"I was a little tired," Miller admitted. "I don't usually get that much work in a period, but I was happy to get out of it with a lead and make it hold up in the third."' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Miller stand up to Bruins in opener

'"After a few nagging injuries here and there, I got good rehab time in before the last two regular-season games and I feel good," Vanek said following Buffalo's 2-1 victory. "It's nice when you can play your game without being hampered. I feel good and I want to keep going here."' … [Read more...] about Vanek continues late-season revival

'Ruff could sense disdain between the two teams early in the week, long before the Bruins arrived with a chip on their broad shoulders. With two division rivals, the Bruins winning the season series and the Sabres finishing ahead of them in the conference, it was bound to get ugly at some point in the next two weeks. So why waste time?' … [Read more...] about What’s a little animosity between old friends?

'"It's the playoffs," Chara said in a heavy Slovak accent. "Especially the first round. It's always very physical. It was pretty normal. The fans here are passionate. They cheer their team on. I don't even notice [the boos]."' … [Read more...] about Chara plays villain role to the hilt

'"The pressure from it is good because it makes you perform every single night," Sekera said. "It's making healthy competition in our system. That's a good thing for guys like us. It was a little better than sitting all the time."' … [Read more...] about Sekera gets first call for playoffs

'Roy didn’t convert, but as the chances come, so will the playoff points.' … [Read more...] about Roy can remake image in playoffs

'“It’s going to take more than (Kaleta),” Julien said. “This is Zdeno’s third playoffs with me and every year they go after him. I don’t think he’s going to be wasting his time with somebody who just sees a little bit of ice.”' … [Read more...] about Boston coach insists Kaleta didn&#8217t get under Chara&#8217s skin

'"I can't afford not to get outside," Nick Todaro of Buffalo said. "I am standing out here tonight because of the atmosphere. We haven't had a (Stanley) Cup run in three years. Look at the weather. I'm here because of the weather, the atmosphere, the people, the craziness. It's hockey in Buffalo."' … [Read more...] about Playoffs are back in Buffalo for first time in three years

Rebuffed (Boston Globe) Sabres’ Rivet won’t soon forget this one (Boston Globe) Their recipe could use a little jam (Boston Globe) Stuart able to put a finger on frustration (Boston Globe) Same old story for Bruins (Boston Herald) Johnny Boychuk unhappy with hit by Tyler Myers (Boston Herald) Tyler Myers is a big factor for Sabres (Boston Herald) Bruins … [Read more...] about Friday’s Boston Coverage

'“We ran around looking for hits and that’s okay, but the puck’s important, too,” said Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff.' … [Read more...] about Rask turns in great effort