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'“ It’s going to be a lot of work,” Lydman said. “ Those guys have a lot of skill. They can decide games. Jagr can do it by himself sometimes. They can move the puck. They all can score. You can’t just shut down one guy."' … [Read more...] about The mission&#8217s no secret for Tallinder, Lydman

'Avery’s move from Los Angeles three weeks before the trade deadline was celebrated on both coasts. The Kings couldn’t wait to unload him, and the Rangers were thrilled to acquire him. He had nine goals and 25 points and was plus-13 in 33 games, including playoffs since the trade. He added much-needed toughness and became an instant hit on Broadway.' … [Read more...] about Five months later, Rangers a different team

'The Sabres know what people are saying. They know the experts see them as this year’s vulnerable top seed. But I’m sorry, the Rangers are not last year’s Sabres. They have a solid team, a good system, a terrific goaltender in Henrik Lundqvist. But they’re not the threat that Buffalo was at this time a year ago.' … [Read more...] about A little animosity could go a long way

'The Sabres’ best chance of containing him remains the same. The Sabres will be looking to play an up- tempo, puck- possession style for at least the first two games at home. Simply, if they have the puck, Jagr cannot. And all will remain quiet in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Despite jeering section, Jagr makes Rangers go

'The plaza party, which kicks off with pregame entertainment and activities, followed by a live game broadcast on a 9-by-12-foot outdoor video screen, has become incredibly popular for Sabres fans who want to be part of the action but lack tickets to the sold-out games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres&#8217 plaza party to go alcohol-free

'Then came that famous New York attitude. “Norwood -- I mean ‘nor would’ -- we ever mention other memorable postseason games that Buffalo lost to a New York team,” it read, referring, of course, to Scott Norwood’s heartbreaking last-second field goal attempt that could have won the Super Bowl for the Buffalo Bills against the New York … [Read more...] about Big Apple mayor ducks betting against Sabres

'Miller's response: "He's trying to get his team ready. ... (The Rangers) better have some respect for guys in here. If they approach it (as if) we're not that good, it's going to bite them in the butt."' … [Read more...] about Double-edged words

'Ruff said he expects a more confident club against the Rangers. That will stem from placing greater trust in the team's system. "We got away from it a little bit," he said. For example, he said, "We didn't trust the guys down low (against the Islanders). We were dying to go in there to help out, and things behind us became less important. Part of … [Read more...] about Sabres report

'What caused the turnaround? Most importantly, Henrik Lundqvist is playing like a franchise goalie, which he didn't do at the beginning of the season. The Swede gave up four or more goals in a game 10 times before January. He's only done it four times since.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will be facing different Rangers&#8217 team

'Why, even his father, Mike, has been interviewed on MSG by Al Trautwig. "I don't know why he's talking to me, 'Callie' has been doing all the work," Mike Callahan said about his son, the rookie right winger from Hilton who has enjoyed a meteoric rise in the Rangers' system this season.' … [Read more...] about Callahan fits right in with Rangers

'Zubrus, Chris Drury and Drew Stafford -- the meat and potatoes of the Sabres’ first-round win over the Islanders -- could in essence be considered a checking line, right?' … [Read more...] about Key to stopping Jagr? Have him stop Drury line

'The X-Factor: Jochen Hecht. Zero points in five games.' … [Read more...] about Locals predict easy series win over Rangers

'“It’s psychological warfare,” Buffalo goaltender Ryan Miller said. “I don’t think anybody in here is going to play that game.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Choose to Let Skates Do Their Talking

Renney, Rangers’ Cool Hand, Is Smoothing the Rough Edges (New York Times) Sabres Choose to Let Skates Do Their Talking (New York Times) 2 Rangers Games Only on Versus (New York Times) Riled-up Sabres: On guard! (New York Daily News) Rangers-Sabres matchups (New York Post) In and or Buff (New York Post) Rangers vs. Sabres (New York Newsday) Some fans won't see Games … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s New York Coverage (Updated 1:00 p.m.)

'Rangers in 7.' … [Read more...] about Blueshirts will make slick Sabres feel blue