Archives for April 26, 2010

'“They’re playing on a heck of a stage for the first time,” he said. “Even Tyler Myers started off pretty slowly in the series but has gained confidence as this series has gone on, and I think Tyler Ennis has been the same case.”' … [Read more...] about Rookies key as Sabres look to even series

'“I feel like I can go,” Vanek said, “but we’ve got to be smart and realistic about it.”' … [Read more...] about Vanek still questionable for Game 6

'“The action would have to be a lot worse to get a suspension,” Sabres captain Craig Rivet said. “He was a little bit frustrated, but I don’t think it was really cause for a suspension.”' … [Read more...] about NHL voids Chara&#8217s suspension

'"We're going to be as desperate, if not more," right wing Patrick Kaleta said Sunday. "It's once again a do-or-die situation. I think we're up to it."' … [Read more...] about Can Sabres team full of will find a way?

'"I've grown beards seven years in a row, and we haven't won yet, so try something different," Miller said. "Dean Miller, circa 1988. ... That's all I remember, my dad with a mustache for a while. He went through this phase where he had everything. Beard. Goatee. Mustache. Soul patch. He's always very creative."' … [Read more...] about Miller takes playoffs at face value

'"That's the thing," Vanek said after Sunday's practice in HSBC Arena. "Is it worth it to play those seven to nine minutes? Like I said, I feel like I can go, but we've got to be smart and realistic about it."' … [Read more...] about Ruff waiting to hear the magic words from Vanek

'The Bruins and their fans want the first goal. It's up to Miller to ensure they don't get it.' … [Read more...] about Scouting report for Game Six

Moving day for Lucic, Sturm (Boston Globe) Return of Savard to Bruins would be just what doctor ordered (Boston Globe) Sabres leave the decision to Vanek (Boston Globe) Time for Marco Sturm to turn (Boston Herald) Homing in on finishing blow (Boston Herald) Waiting game (Boston Herald) Bruins focused on eliminating Buffalo Sabres from playoffs, not on defending captain … [Read more...] about Monday’s Boston Coverage

'“I can’t say enough about how hard and the type of work we put into that game and we ended up losing (Game 4),” Ruff said. “That’s the frustration. Again, you can fight that frustration, that disappointment. We were a pretty quiet group going into Game 5. You get concerned as a coach."' … [Read more...] about One win restores Sabres’ belief