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'"A lot of people looked at this series as the old NHL against the new NHL," Briere said. "And that fired our will even more, especially when we heard things like the more the series goes on the tougher it's going to get for us. That was motivation for us."' … [Read more...] about ‘New NHL’ Sabres teach harsh lesson

'Buffalo's faster, deeper, younger team turned the affair into a no contest.' … [Read more...] about Next Generation takes it to Old Time Hockey

Flyers go out with a whimper (Philadelphia Inquirer) Deep breath (Philadelphia Inquirer) With little reason to stay, disappointed fans fled the arena (Philadelphia Inquirer) 'New NHL' Sabres teach harsh lesson (Philadelphia Inquirer) Forsberg believes simple isn't hard (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flye bye night (Philadelphia Daily News) Clarke's turn to right his wrongs … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Philadelphia Coverage (Updated 12:00 p.m.)

'After allowing only one goal in the final two games of the series, Sabres goaltender Ryan Millar said, "I was tired of hearing their fans tell me how bad I was."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Break Serve on Road, Advancing to the Second Round

'The Sabres, who outscored the Flyers 13-2 in the first periods of the series, revealed the Flyers as too old, too indecisive and built for a game that no longer exists.' … [Read more...] about Flyers scratching their heads after Sabres’ shocker

'As they did in each of the first five games, the Sabres scored first, and this time not even Peter Forsberg, the home ice or Kate Smith could save the Flyers.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 7, Philadelphia 1

'"We took advantage of every break we got," Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff said. "We took advantage of our odd-numbered situations that we haven't previously taken advantage of in Game 3 and Game 4. The good chances they gave us, we made sure we finished. We made sure that we got them down when we had the opportunity."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 7, Philadelphia 1

'Miller finished Game Six with another strong showing, turning aside 21 Flyer shots. Esche made only 12 saves before getting chased from the net.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Rout Flyers; Will Face Ottawa In Round Two

'Buffalo had a 3-0 lead and went ahead 5-0 before the contest was half over.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Advance Past Flyers

'"...we just made sure we put them down when we got the opportunity."' … [Read more...] about Sabres take series in six

'The Flyers talked a false game of wearing Buffalo down but the reverse was true. The bigger, older, slower Flyers looked exhausted tonight as the much faster Sabres attacked the Flyers almost at will.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blow out Flyers 7-1, Move on to 2nd Round!

'Meanwhile, the Sabres flew under a pre-season radar which was clearly on the blink. They took a different approach than the Flyers, one that seemed based on necessity rather than vision. Oh how wrong we all were.' … [Read more...] about Sabres leading the way?

Amerks' Town Hall meeting addresses fans' concerns for 2006-2007 season (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'“We were a good road team,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “We got to go out and win a road game. That would make a big statement. If you’re going to play a long way in the playoffs, you got to win road games.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres focusing on getting a road win

'"We got outplayed again," Forsberg told reporters after Game 5. "We're making a habit of not working. There's nothing to say about the way we played except we have to be better. I thought we came in here with momentum -- wow, we won the last games at home -- but we just aren't playing well enough up here to win games."' … [Read more...] about Facing elimination, Flyers turn to Forsberg