Archives for April 2011

'"For the guys that aren't killing penalties or aren't on the power play, it is hard," said Stafford, who has nine shots but has yet to score. "I know from experience of sitting six or seven minutes sometimes and you're expected to go out and give it 100 percent. You're flying around after sitting around for so much. It's a challenge but this time of year you have to make sure … [Read more...] about Gunning for discipline and goals

'They still have not lost two consecutive games since Pegula took over, a streak that goes back to the Atlanta game here on Feb. 23. So they come home, tied a game apiece with the hated Flyers, with the streak on the line in Pegula's first home playoff game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ready for another challenge

'Bobrovsky took extra work before and during the Flyers' optional skate Sunday while Boucher was not on the ice, another sign the Flyers are likely to go with the veteran over the rookie tonight.' … [Read more...] about Signs point to Boucher starting in goal

'Steve Montador/Andrej Sekera. What in the world has happened to them?' … [Read more...] about Game Three scouting report

No word on who will be in net for the Flyers (Philadelphia Inquirer) Laviolette should play Bobrovsky (Philadelphia Inquirer) Carter frustrated with scoring slump (Philadelphia Inquirer) Game 3: Flyers at Sabres (Philadelphia Inquirer) Pronger won't talk until after his return to Flyers lineup (Philadelphia Daily News) Will Flyers go with Boucher or Bobrovsky in goal for … [Read more...] about Monday’s Philadelphia Coverage

'"Just the passion he put into that first speech summed it all up," Ruff said. "It was about winning not just (being) a goal of ours but a belief."' … [Read more...] about New owner gives Sabres reason to believe

'With the Sabres set to host the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference quarter-final series Monday night, there is anecdotal and empirical evidence to suggest the staunch football town is enjoying something of a hockey renaissance. Everyone likes a winner, but the Sabres seem to be offering a little more.' … [Read more...] about Sabres offer what Bills can’t

'“I think the emotion in the building will be incredible,” said Head Coach Lindy Ruff. “I think the atmosphere has always been incredible. It’s our fans, it’s our energy... It’s going to be fun to be in our building.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres ready to go at home

'"You'd like to win all four games on one night but the schedule isn't set up that way," said Ruff. "It's dealing with adversity, dealing with emotions of a loss. It's being able to put the win away as fast as you put the loss away. I think we were able to prove that to ourselves over the last couple months under extreme pressure ... because we knew we couldn't afford to go on … [Read more...] about Sabres excited to be home

Portland fails to finish chances (Portland Press Herald) Couture played a ‘Whale’ of a game (Maine Hockey Journal) Whale Defeat Pirates 3-1 In Game 3 (Hartford Courant) Whale Topples the Pirates (PortlandPirates.com) Whale Bounce Back for Game Three Win (CTWhale.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Portland Coverage

'"We took the penalties, we've got to look at ourselves and look forward," Miller said. "Not good for us, no matter what you think about the game. Not good. Too many guys sitting around having to wait, too many guys wasting energy they can use for other elements of the game. We just spent too much time in the penalty box, and it took away our edge."' … [Read more...] about Sabres pay price for parade to penalty box

'"We did a lot of good things on the power play putting pucks to the net," added Danny Briere. "Miller made some key saves and finally we were able to get one by him. At the end of the night, that's a goal that makes a big difference."' … [Read more...] about Flyers finally feel the power

'See, there are differences between physical toughness, competitive toughness and mental toughness. They're fine physically against this team and they can compete with anyone, but they're not going very far if they continue to lose their heads. They can't afford another parade to the penalty box like the one they had Saturday in a 5-4 loss in Game Two.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prove mettle, but must keep their composure

'"The 'D' were pinching and I just poked the puck around," Sekera said. "I tried to go high because [Bobrovsky] is pretty good down low."' … [Read more...] about Sekera shoots … he scores! … then gets burned

'The second period started even, but once play began it seemed the Sabres were never even-strength. They took six penalties, Philadelphia scored twice and Buffalo never caught up.' … [Read more...] about Flyers 5, Sabres 4: Breaking down the game