”Point is you need centers. Think of the wingers who went from good to great or elite because of their centers. There’s Eric Lindros moving John LeClair into the elite. Pat LaFontaine ushered Alexander Mogilny into the upper echelon.Who was Martin St. Louis before Lecavalier came calling? Just a up-and-down flickering Flame.”
Archives for March 3, 2011
Sabres, Hurricanes know the stakes are high
‘"It’s an exciting time of the year. It means a little bit more than if you’re playing somebody that’s not in the playoffs, but every game is critical for us right now. We have to try and win and get two points in every game we play in."’
Sekera impressive in return to ice
‘”Andrej’s done a nice job, and that’s what we were hoping for, that he’d come back and play real well,” said coach Lindy Ruff, who sent Sekera to the press box for games against Washington, Atlanta and Ottawa. “Sometimes, when a person gets to sit out and watch, he’s enthusiastic, his game is sharp when he comes back. He wanted to make a statement. He really used his legs again, and that’s exactly what we need out of him.”‘
Thursday’s Carolina Coverage
Ward, Miller face off (Raleigh News and Observer)
Buffalo (30-25-7) at Carolina (30-25-9) (AP)
Buffalo Sabres (30-25-7) at Carolina Hurricanes (30-25-9) (The Sports Network)
Two big points on the line as Sabres visit Carolina (NHL.com)
Playoffs in March (CarolinaHurricanes.com)
Thursday’s Portland Coverage
Pirates have an advantage, and are hoping to keep it (Portland Press Herald)