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'"Injuries happen to everybody," says Briere, "Yes. They're a better team with all their players. Every team it's same way, you still have to keep moving and keep winning. We did that when we had our injuries. We never used that as an excuse."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Focused on Ottawa

'Some guys have a harder time than others getting a beard to grow. Left Wing Thomas Vanek for example, "It's going to take a little while. It's fun," says Vanek. Defenseman Brian Campbell also admits to difficulty when it comes to sprouting facial hair, "I don't know what I'm working on here. My cat might lick it off me later," says Campbell referring to the red fuzz on his … [Read more...] about Sabres Grow Playoff Beards

'The awards will be presented in Vancouver on June 22.' … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff: Coach Of The Year?

'"This is just (Ruff) trying to do what Tortorella tried to do. We're going to approach this series the same way as the last one," said Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson following a light workout yesterday. "They can talk about this team having pressure and that team having pressure all they want. The pressure is going to switch through the series. That's the way the playoffs … [Read more...] about Sens up for Ruff stuff

'"They have a pretty balanced attack and a lot of guys known for their creativity," said Miller. "You see a lot of different elements from their forwards and their 'D' tend to get open for some good shots and join the play. They have a lot of different ways to come at you, but I think we do, too."' … [Read more...] about Rookie netminders need an Ironhead

'"It's a weird situation," Briere said in yesterday's Le Droit. "You always want to see your friends do well ... (but in this case) you don't want to see them do too well."' … [Read more...] about Heatley, Briere ‘enemies’ for 2 weeks

'Ottawa in seven.' … [Read more...] about How they match up

'There are still 350 tickets remaining for tonight's game at Scotiabank Place. There are also 500 left for Games 2 and 5 and 2,250 for Game 7.' … [Read more...] about Senators Gameday

'"Nope. Gotta love my Sabres. Buffalo's a blue-collar industrial city and Buffalo fans, we're beer-drinkin', hard-livin' guys. The Senators are a reflection of this city, eh? Flashy but wimpy. Too Goody Two Shoes. They're a bunch of momma's boys. These new rules turning hockey into a game for girls is perfect for them. Us guys, we like our players tough."' … [Read more...] about Sabres lover ready for duel

Sens up for Ruff stuff (Ottawa Sun) Rookie netminders need an Ironhead (Ottawa Sun) Fisher up for Selke Trophy (Ottawa Sun) Heatley, Briere 'enemies' for 2 weeks (Ottawa Sun) How they match up (Ottawa Sun) Senators Gameday (Ottawa Sun) Eastern conference semi-finals (Ottawa Sun) Meet the Buffalo Sabres (Ottawa Sun) Sabres lover ready for duel (Ottawa Sun) Senators vow … [Read more...] about Friday’s Ottawa Coverage (Updated 7:45 a.m.)

'"It means a lot," Ruff said. "Our staff was challenged in a lot of areas, and we were questioned in some areas. And I think we've done a heck of a job."' … [Read more...] about Awards can wait for playoff-busy Ruff

'"Briere, Vanek, Connolly -- that's how I sleep at night," Miller said. "We're fine."' … [Read more...] about Senators and Sabres leave Bankruptcy Bowl well behind

'Numminen's postseason misfortunes have been the result of playing most of his career with a Winnipeg Jets-Phoenix Coyotes franchise notorious for its playoff collapses. During Numminen's tenure, the Jets-Coyotes four times lost a Game 7 and three times squandered a 3-1 series lead, joining Washington as the only NHL franchise to do so that many times.' … [Read more...] about After 17 seasons, Sabres D Numminen enjoying playoff success

'In the first-round series against Philadelphia, Miller rebounded from a disappointing performance in Game 4 to post a shutout the next game. It seems that every time the 25-year-old's abilities are questioned he rises to the occasion. "I don't think my game has to change," said Miller of facing the Senators. "I just have to be consistent. I think my game is good enough."' … [Read more...] about Rookie goalies Emery and Miller appear calm heading into Sens-Sabres series

'TV coverage for those games -- scheduled for Friday, May 5 in Ottawa, and Thursday, May 11 in Buffalo, will be shown exclusively on CBC, and OLN, the NHL's network partners in Canada and the U.S., respectively. Both networks are available on Adelphia Communications Corp., however, only CBC is carried on basic cable. OLN is part of Adelphia's digital tier.' … [Read more...] about Some Sabres local TV pre-empted