Archives for January 12, 2011

'“We let one go (last night vs. Philadelphia). I really think we ran out of patience in last night’s game,” Head Coach Lindy Ruff said following practice. “We were playing a good game and we gave them the Grade A opportunities. It wasn’t that they created it themselves, we put pucks in a tough spot and overhandled pucks in tough areas that … [Read more...] about Moving forward

'"We gave them everything they got," center Paul Gaustad said. "I don't think it was them overwhelming us and taking over the game. It was mistakes we gave them. We had control and gave it up. That lies on the players. We've got a system and didn't execute for 60 minutes."' … [Read more...] about Sabres spring a leak in loss to Flyers

'"It's always going to be that way; it's always going to be special for me," Briere said. "I had some great years. I had some great memories. For me, my first real start was here. It's when things started happening. Up until a week before free agency, I was convinced I was coming back here. It's what I believed all along, right until the end."' … [Read more...] about Even Briere seems excited about Pegula

'"Lindy just told me to make sure I'm ready and give him the heads up on how I'm feeling so it will be nice to get back in there," Weber said before the game. "I just need to make sure I'm playing the same way I was. That's playing solid. Being with Mo [partner Shaone Morrisonn] helps out a lot. He's a big physical guy and we're bringing a pretty good shutdown to … [Read more...] about Physical Weber is relishing pest role

Flyers rally to beat Buffalo (Philadelphia Inquirer) Giroux is lone Flyer named to all-star team (Philadelphia Inquirer) Motivated Briere lifts Flyers after All-Star snub (Philadelphia Daily News) Giroux selected as the Flyers' lone All-Star (Philadelphia Daily News) Photo gallery (Philadelphia Daily News) Flyers take out all-star frustrations on Sabres (Delaware County … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Philadelphia Coverage

'“It’s definitely disappointing,” said Miller, who stopped 28 shots. “If we’re going to compete with the top teams and win the necessary amount of games to make the playoffs, we have to be better in certain areas.”' … [Read more...] about Briere rallies Flyers to 5-2 win over Sabres

'The Sabres confirmed the visit took place in a two-sentence news release that noted neither the team or Pegula, a Pennsylvania billionaire, would comment further on the nature of the visit.' … [Read more...] about Prospective Sabres owner visits team offices

'"They're dangerous when they get open," Miller said of the opposition. "In the third period we failed to get the puck deep, we gave away a few and they were sniffing for some offense, always facing up ice and that's how they got their successful rushes." … [Read more...] about Philadelphia 5, Buffalo 2

'The Flyers are starting to take over the game with their speed and aggressive style of play. The Sabres were OK in the run and gun style earlier, but now are getting outworked in most aspects of this game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Hosting Eastern Best Flyers

'The Flyers broke a 2-2 tie when Danny Briere’s centering pass was re-directed into the net off of Ville Leino’s skate at 2:17 of the third period. Leino was coming to a stop in front of the goal and the puck caromed off the outside edge of his skate and past Ryan Miller. The play was reviewed and deemed to be a good goal by the officials. To that point, the … [Read more...] about The Aftermath: Philadelphia 5, Buffalo 2

Portland Pirates lose their purpose (Portland Press Herald) Senators veto the Pirates on home ice (Maine Hockey Journal) Locke leads Binghamton Senators to 4th straight win (Binghamton Press and Sun Bulletin) Senators Power Past Pirates (PortlandPirates.com) Locke lifts B-Sens past Portland (BinghamtonSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Portland Coverage