Archives for April 2011

'“When I first saw my name I started screaming and everything and running around my house,” she said. “My cell phone was going off like crazy, crazy and people didn’t even believe me. It was crazy.”' … [Read more...] about NT’s LaPoint is the Sabres&#8217 i7th Mani Fan of the Year

'There's no denying the Sabres have the advantage over the Flyers at goalie, the most important position on the ice, and there's no denying Miller is a big-game stopper. So the Sabres will go as far as Miller takes them. He's capable of making the other matchups irrelevant.' … [Read more...] about Miller a big advantage for Sabres against Flyers

'There are only five coaches in the 90-plus year history of the NHL who have won more games with a single franchise than Lindy Ruff. He has racked up more than 540 wins with Buffalo since 1997. And few coaches have been able to do it in the modern era without losing grasp of the locker room. Ruff has done that. His players believe in him. He has been in some big moments, … [Read more...] about Scouting report: Flyers vs. Sabres

'"The people that didn't want me are gone now," Briere said, referring to the Sabres recent change in ownership. "There's nothing personal about it. I don't see it as payback or anything like that."' … [Read more...] about Briere excited about shuffling back to Buffalo

Miller a big advantage for Sabres against Flyers (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers have confidence in their rookie goalie (Philadelphia Inquirer) The roles are reversed for the Flyers (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers fans on edge as playoffs start (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers ready to go, with or without Pronger (Philadelphia Inquirer) Giroux's skills make him a target for … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Philadelphia Coverage

'Goaltending has been shaky down the stretch for the team, with rookie Sergei Bobrovsky struggling through up-and-down play for the better part of March and April. Bobrovsky has gone 6 starts without recording a victory for Philadelphia, and was pulled after only 10 shots faced in the team’s final regular season contest. The keeper allowed 3 goals before head coach Peter … [Read more...] about A look at the Flyers

'“Ryan is as fresh as he’s ever been for a postseason with only a couple periods of play over the last couple of weeks and four days (off) before we start a series. I would look at that as he should be as strong as he’s ever been and as fresh as he’s ever been,” said Ruff.' … [Read more...] about Postseason eve

'The Sabres have the second-most points in the NHL since Roy’s injury and Vanek is the number one reason why.' … [Read more...] about Vanek is heartbeat of Sabres

Playoff time, with new faces in new places (Portland Press Herald) It's still a whale of a franchise (Portland Press Herald) Pirates OK with fewer games (Portland Press Herald) Brennan maintained a steady ship in rough waters (Maine Hockey Journal) Whale Prepared For Playoff Matchup With Portland (Hartford Courant) Whale Notebook (CTWhale.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Portland Coverage

'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