Archives for April 20, 2011

'“It’s really exciting,” Chris said. “For him, it’s awesome for my family and I to watch a relative play for the hometown team. I watch it that much closer.”' … [Read more...] about NHL playoffs a family matter for SUNY Cortland’s Chris Kaleta

'State troopers stepped up their game Monday following the Buffalo Sabres’ home playoff game by placing extra patrols on area highways that led to 53 tickets as well as four arrests, state police said.' … [Read more...] about Four arrested, 53 ticketed after Sabres playoff game

'"He's one guy that didn't struggle," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said of the 24-year-old Gragnani in assessing the defensive corps. "I thought Marc really, really played well. I'm delighted. I guess you could say I'm surprised but he's really shown a lot of composure and done a lot of nice things on the ice, and shown no lack of composure."' … [Read more...] about Sabres find themselves in a familiar spot

'Here's my advice: Kick back and enjoy whatever remains in the season without getting wrapped up in how it shakes out. The Sabres are playing with house money considering how far they traveled to reach this point. Treat the playoffs like a bonus.' … [Read more...] about In a series thisclose, sit back and enjoy the ride

'How did he feel Tuesday night? "Well, did I come back? No? Well I'm back today so I feel a lot better today."' … [Read more...] about Kaleta vows he will face Flyers in Game Four

'Miller time. One more save a game can make difference for team with little margin for error.' … [Read more...] about Game Four Scouting Report

'No. 1, Shoot It Guy.' … [Read more...] about The five guys you don&#8217t want to be at a Sabres game

'“It’s been excellent,” Sarratori said on Tuesday. “The impact is huge for us. It was packed for the first game, it was packed for the second and it was packed last night.”' … [Read more...] about Sabre the moment

'One reason the Sabres let him walk as a free agent was their belief that younger players like Thomas Vanek and Jason Pominville would be able to fill the void. A few years later, that group is indeed coming into its own. But here is old pal Briere, poised to knock them out in the first round again.' … [Read more...] about Briere makes the Flyers go while raising the ire of Sabres fans

'The Sabres are in the playoffs, have won a game, can tie a first-round series Wednesday and have the goaltending to concoct an upset. But they spoke mostly hockey-ese Tuesday, suggesting that if they just stick to their plan, they can advance. But there was no reason for them to try the standard one-shift-at-a-time rationalization. Because shift for shift, they will not have … [Read more...] about Sabres just can’t match Flyers’ talent

In Pronger's absence, other defensemen have accepted the challenge for Flyers (Philadelphia Inquirer) Briere makes the Flyers go while raising the ire of Sabres fans (Philadelphia Inquirer) Confidence guiding van Riemsdyk's physical play (Philadelphia Inquirer) Game 4: Flyers at Sabres (Philadelphia Inquirer) Carle is a huge plus for Flyers (Philadelphia Daily … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Philadelphia Coverage

'"We would like a little bit more right now, but (Boyes) is a big reason we made the post-season," Ruff said after the Sabres practised Tuesday at HSBC Arena. "The media scrutiny this time of year is tough, but if he plays like he did (in Game 3 Monday night), does the work he did, he will get results. He paid attention to detail, and he is the type of guy who can finish."' … [Read more...] about Sabres hoping Boyes will be Boyes

'"Honestly, it's going to have to be a chess match. You just can't go punch to punch with these guys on offence. It's what (the Flyers) want, it's kind of what they are built for."' … [Read more...] about Boring is best for Buffalo

'"Just battling that cold and runny nose," the Buffalo Sabres forward said jokingly, telling reporters why he wore facial protection during practice Tuesday at HSBC Arena. "Nothing happened to my face."' … [Read more...] about Kaleta ready to jump back in

'“It’s the playoffs. My dream is still to win the Stanley Cup, and I really believe that with the team we have this year, we have a shot at it,” Briere said. “And I’m not getting any younger.”' … [Read more...] about Briere leading Flyers charge against former team