Archives for April 13, 2011

'Flyers in 7.' … [Read more...] about Stanley Cup Playoff Preview – Philadelphia vs. Buffalo

'The Pick: Sabres in 7.' … [Read more...] about Series breakdown: Flyers (2) vs. Sabres (7)

'"It's exciting, the time of year you play for all year," Niedermayer said. "You get a chance and that's what you want. This team is peaking at the right time and this is where you want to be playing your best hockey. We just want to carry that over."' … [Read more...] about Niedermayer has been there, won that

'"Every day you feel better," Pronger told Philadelphia reporters after his workout. "Some days you have setbacks, other days you have steps forward. Just the nature of the beast."' … [Read more...] about Pronger’s status for Flyers still a mystery

'“If you look at the teams that have won, they’ve been very deep,” he said. “Lines one through four can all change a game.”' … [Read more...] about Depth key to Sabres run

'Well, if there’s one thing it takes to survive in this town it is hope. It springs eternal this time of year.' … [Read more...] about A lifetime of hockey memories

'"He has good offensive instincts, and he should be a premier defenseman for a long time," said Keith Jones, game analyst for Flyers telecasts and a studio analyst for Versus.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Myers a big concern for Flyers

'"He's the leader of this team," Sabres forward Jason Pominville said last Thursday in Buffalo. "He's the guy we look up to. He makes the statements here. And when things aren't going well, he corrects them."' … [Read more...] about You can count on Ruff having Sabres ready to play

'"I'm not a person that looks back and wonders what would have happened if I stayed there," said Briere, now 33 and halfway through his contract. "They decided not to sign me, and I was fine with that. I got a chance to move on. I'm sure if I would have stayed there things would have been great, but I got to move on to a great organization. I've had four great years here."' … [Read more...] about Flyers’ Danny Briere ready for playoff shot at Sabres

Sabres defenseman Myers a big concern for Flyers (Philadelphia Inquirer) Don't count out Pronger (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers' Chris Pronger says he'll play in Buffalo series (Philadelphia Inquirer) Play it again, Leino: Finland native loves postseason pressure (Philadelphia Daily News) You can count on Ruff having Sabres ready to play (Philadelphia Daily News) Today's … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Philadelphia Coverage

'"He's going to be the key for our team in any situation we're in," Sabres defenceman Tyler Myers said. "That's how good of a goalie he is. He's the backbone of the Sabres. It doesn't matter what playoff series, what game we're in, he's always the key."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Miller always the key

'“Guys are going to have to play out of character,” Pominville said. “If you’re a goal scorer, you’re going to have to do different things than what you normally do... be good in every area because every shift is important. It’s not good to get overhyped, either. You don’t want to get too excited or get nervous and not be able to do … [Read more...] about Playoff experience

Iron man of mind and body (Portland Press Herald) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Portland Coverage