Archives for April 16, 2011

'"We know we can be better," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said Friday. "We played a strong game, but I think we can play a better game. Offensively, we didn't spend the time in the offensive zone we wanted, and I think we really have to get after this one."' … [Read more...] about Sabres know the score in Philly

'"It was very nice to get back out and have the opportunity to compete and battle with the guys," Grier said after practice Friday at Flyers Skate Zone. "It's something I always look forward to and this is the best time of the year. When you get a little bit older, you really cherish these moments to get a chance to take a run at it because you know you don't … [Read more...] about Well-rested Grier returns with a flourish

'"I said, 'I will guarantee you, your time will come again, and you'll get your opportunity,'C" Ruff said. "C'You have to be ready. You have to be physically ready. You have to be mentally ready to take advantage of it because what you're going through isn't fun.'"' … [Read more...] about Butler back from benching

'"Every day I've been making progress. The hand is feeling better," Leopold said. "For me mentally, that's a great thing. When you see me start pushing on guys in drills and doing stuff like that, that's a sign I'm close [to returning]. Right now, I'm just trying to keep things light for the guys and offer support and be positive."' … [Read more...] about Leopold closer to being able to lend a helping hand than Pronger

'Steve Montador: Bad giveaways, senseless penalties and a seat on the bench for the final six minutes' … [Read more...] about Sabres-Flyers Game Two scouting report

'One city worker from each department vied for a coveted pair of tickets to Monday's faceoff between the Sabres and the Philadelphia Flyers.' … [Read more...] about City staffer wins Sabres jackpot

'“My view is, because we are on the border, I’d like to have more of our games broadcast in that (Canadian) market. Of course, there are Canadian broadcast rights involved and the Maple Leafs have their own territorial rights too. We very much respect that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres banking on Canadian fans

'"The first couple of times we played against each other, you know, you're used to seeing him in a Sabres uniform and all of a sudden he's on a different team," Pominville said. "So it was kind of weird. But now we've adjusted and he's doing his thing with the Flyers and we've moved on from our side."' … [Read more...] about Briere and Pominville: Once teammates, now rivals

Disappointed Flyers enthused by their play in Game 1 (Philadelphia Inquirer) Briere and Pominville: Once teammates, now rivals (Philadelphia Inquirer) Pronger likely to sit again (Philadelphia Inquirer) Game 2: Sabres at Flyers (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers don't expect same lack of offense in Game 2 vs. Sabres (Philadelphia Daily News) Flyers say favorable bounces will … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Philadelphia Coverage

'"We thought they came out really hard (on Thursday)," said forward Jason Pominville. "They were physical right off the bat and, in their building, they wanted to make a statement. We expect them to come out even harder on Saturday. They'll want to get back into this, and get that win."' … [Read more...] about Sabres don’t want Miller doing it by himself

'He did get hit in the head during Game 1.' … [Read more...] about Morrisonn Misses Practice

'“I was real happy with the way we played together last night,” said Myers. “We have to communicate with each other as much as we can on the ice, and because we’ve been doing that, we’re making it easier on us... (Chris) moves the puck really well and it’s always easy to play with somebody who moves the puck quick and keeps the game … [Read more...] about Defense shuts down

Staying up after facing letdown (Portland Press Herald) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Portland Coverage