'"It's always going to be that way; it's always going to be special for me," Briere said. "I had some great years. I had some great memories. For me, my first real start was here. It's when things started happening. Up until a week before free agency, I was convinced I was coming back here. It's what I believed all along, right until the end."' … [Read more...] about Even Briere seems excited about Pegula
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Physical Weber is relishing pest role
'"Lindy just told me to make sure I'm ready and give him the heads up on how I'm feeling so it will be nice to get back in there," Weber said before the game. "I just need to make sure I'm playing the same way I was. That's playing solid. Being with Mo [partner Shaone Morrisonn] helps out a lot. He's a big physical guy and we're bringing a pretty good shutdown to … [Read more...] about Physical Weber is relishing pest role
Wednesday's Philadelphia Coverage
Flyers rally to beat Buffalo (Philadelphia Inquirer) Giroux is lone Flyer named to all-star team (Philadelphia Inquirer) Motivated Briere lifts Flyers after All-Star snub (Philadelphia Daily News) Giroux selected as the Flyers' lone All-Star (Philadelphia Daily News) Photo gallery (Philadelphia Daily News) Flyers take out all-star frustrations on Sabres (Delaware County … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Briere rallies Flyers to 5-2 win over Sabres
'“It’s definitely disappointing,” said Miller, who stopped 28 shots. “If we’re going to compete with the top teams and win the necessary amount of games to make the playoffs, we have to be better in certain areas.”' … [Read more...] about Briere rallies Flyers to 5-2 win over Sabres
Prospective Sabres owner visits team offices
'The Sabres confirmed the visit took place in a two-sentence news release that noted neither the team or Pegula, a Pennsylvania billionaire, would comment further on the nature of the visit.' … [Read more...] about Prospective Sabres owner visits team offices
Philadelphia 5, Buffalo 2
'"They're dangerous when they get open," Miller said of the opposition. "In the third period we failed to get the puck deep, we gave away a few and they were sniffing for some offense, always facing up ice and that's how they got their successful rushes." … [Read more...] about Philadelphia 5, Buffalo 2
Sabres Hosting Eastern Best Flyers
'The Flyers are starting to take over the game with their speed and aggressive style of play. The Sabres were OK in the run and gun style earlier, but now are getting outworked in most aspects of this game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Hosting Eastern Best Flyers
The Aftermath: Philadelphia 5, Buffalo 2
'The Flyers broke a 2-2 tie when Danny Briere’s centering pass was re-directed into the net off of Ville Leino’s skate at 2:17 of the third period. Leino was coming to a stop in front of the goal and the puck caromed off the outside edge of his skate and past Ryan Miller. The play was reviewed and deemed to be a good goal by the officials. To that point, the … [Read more...] about The Aftermath: Philadelphia 5, Buffalo 2
Wednesday's Portland Coverage
Portland Pirates lose their purpose (Portland Press Herald) Senators veto the Pirates on home ice (Maine Hockey Journal) Locke leads Binghamton Senators to 4th straight win (Binghamton Press and Sun Bulletin) Senators Power Past Pirates (PortlandPirates.com) Locke lifts B-Sens past Portland (BinghamtonSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Portland Coverage
Fluke injury leaves Roy in a tough spot
'"You spend all summer getting ready for the season and 35 games into the season, you're out for the rest of it," Roy said in his first public comments since the injury. "It's definitely tough. A little fluky injury flying into the boards like that. You run in the boards a lot and nothing happens and all of a sudden that one time and you're out for the … [Read more...] about Fluke injury leaves Roy in a tough spot
Standouts stand up during recent streak
'"I've been playing a lot better," Pominville said Monday. "Our line [with Vanek and Tim Connolly] was a little disappointed about our play [in Saturday's 2-1 win at Phoenix] but those nights will happen. It's about being consistent and trying to contribute on a nightly basis. I've done it in the past so I don't see what I can't keep doing it."' … [Read more...] about Standouts stand up during recent streak
Tuesday's Philadelphia Coverage
Flyers tonight (Bucks County Courier Times) Philadelphia (26-10-5) at Buffalo (18-18-5) (AP) Philadelphia Flyers (26-10-5) at Buffalo Sabres (18-18-5) (The Sports Network) Flyers right back on the road to face Sabres (NHL.com) Game notes (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Sabres hit midway point of season playing 50-50
'"If you would've looked at it 15 games ago and said you could get there by 41, you'd be happy," Ruff said. "Right now, we're happy that we've gotten to that mark. Our focus now is to just keep pushing ahead."' … [Read more...] about Sabres hit midway point of season playing 50-50
Second half begins Tuesday
'“(The .500 mark) is not where we want to be, we want to be better than that,” said Jason Pominville, who has recorded six points in the last five games. “But getting there is the first step and now it’s moving on and getting above it and keep climbing.”' … [Read more...] about Second half begins Tuesday
Sabres look for second-half surge
'"You're feeling great when you win games, especially with the start we had here and where we're at in the standings," said Stafford, whose team is 10th in the Eastern Conference and 23rd in the NHL with 41 points. "It's desperate for us now. We can't wait to get hot. We need to get hot now and keep it rolling."' … [Read more...] about Sabres look for second-half surge