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'In truth, though, anyone willing to make more than a token wager on this series is a brave person. It's a tossup.' … [Read more...] about A model series for new NHL

Let's get it started (Ottawa Sun) Sabres a thorn in Sens' past (Ottawa Sun) Habs had unlikely booster in Melnyk (Ottawa Sun) A model series for new NHL (Ottawa Citizen) Gatineau speedster sets tone for Sabres (Ottawa Citizen) A new rivalry in the making? (Ottawa Citizen) Country music, lacrosse add to scheduling complications (Ottawa Citizen) Top-seeded Senators anxious … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Ottawa Coverage

Give Hitchcock greater authority (Philadelphia Inquirer) Forsberg to have ankle surgery (Philadelphia Inquirer) Hitchcock sifts through the wreckage (Philadelphia Inquirer) Fast start, fast end (Philadelphia Inquirer) Clarke, Snider need to back Hitchcock (Philadelphia Daily News) Forsberg hurt more than he let on (Philadelphia Daily News) Changes won't be just for change … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Philadelphia Coverage (Updated 9:00 a.m.)

'Stafford notified UND coaches late last week that he planned to sign a professional deal. He flew to Buffalo early Saturday morning to negotiate, but nothing was finalized when he left on Sunday for Latvia, where he is participating in the World Championships. Early Wednesday morning, he completed the deal...'. … [Read more...] about Stafford turns pro

'To be fair, many of the visiting media may have gotten the impression that indeed the hit was displayed multiple times. The in-house video system and feeds shown in the pressbox are completely different than what the fans see on the Jumbotron. While Umberger was being tended to, the replay was being shown numerous times for the media. Similarly when there is a video goal … [Read more...] about Replaygate

'This season our Sabres reflect Buffalo's tenacity and toughness. They are relentless. Take a hit to make a play is something you'll often hear from Sabres' players this season. Take the hit because when the game is over and victory is yours, nothing hurts.' … [Read more...] about A history lesson… Buffalo never backs down from a fight

'The Sabres will open the second round of the playoffs Friday May 5th in Ottawa.' … [Read more...] about Dates Set For Sabres/Senators

'Lindy Ruff gave his team only Wednesday morning to celebrate, and then it was back to work. Less than 12 hours after they touched down back in Buffalo, the team was on the ice for a light practice shortly after noon Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Back in Buffalo, Prepping for Ottawa

'This group of relative no-names -- discounted for being too young and for not having been in the playoffs since 2001 -- has spent the entire season defying its doubters. Why change the formula now?' … [Read more...] about Sabres savor underdog role against Senators

'“I really think the depth of our team, the depth of our lines. The fact that scoring came from every line. .... I don’t really think you can put a finger on one of our lines and hold us back,” assessed Sabres’ coach Lindy Ruff. “The great thing about our team -- and it has been all year -- is that if one line is getting frustrated, … [Read more...] about Flyers were outmatched by Sabres

'"I think it's a good matchup," said Senators coach Bryan Murray. "Their speed, skill and ability to play the game up and down the ice is a good matchup for us. We like to play that way."' … [Read more...] about Top-seeded Senators anxious to take on Buffalo Sabres

'Stafford is currently playing with the U.S. Men’s National Team at the World Championships in Riga, Latvia, and is the only collegian player on the roster.' … [Read more...] about Drew Stafford Signs 3-year Deal With Sabres

'A 2004 draft pick such as Stafford can sign for $984,200 with a signing bonus of 30 percent of the maximum annual compensation, according to the NHL's collective bargaining agreement. Performance bonuses also may be negotiated.' … [Read more...] about UND's Stafford signs with Buffalo

'"Were definitely the underdog going in."' … [Read more...] about Rooting for the underdogs

'Stafford led North Dakota to consecutive berths in the NCAA Frozen Four...'. … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Drew Stafford