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'If the NHL suspends Gauthier they'll lift the responsibility every player must have to make sure he is aware of his surroundings and the physical nature of the game. It turned into a brutal hit and Denis Gauthier I'm certain will get a reminder from the league that he's on a short leash. But that's where it ends.' … [Read more...] about From Tucker to Gauthier

'I know the world has changed an awful lot in a very short period of time, but Hitchcock going Dick Chaney on Ruff made Hitchcock look small and the game look bad. Most things considered, Hitchcock is a good man and a great hockey coach, but it’s hard to imagine he would use that word in front of his children and it’s simply unacceptable that he can’t control … [Read more...] about Buffalo droppings

'The Sabres are now up 2-0, but the real show came after the game.' … [Read more...] about Flyers' Implosion Against Sabres Leaves Coaches Exchanging Words

'This was exactly the kind of game where NHL’s new rules work wonders. By being able to call every little thing, the officials have the ability to prevent matters from getting out of hand by calling the big things as big things, when they would have been mere two-minute playoff minors in the old NHL. So kudos to referee Brad Watson for handing out a five-minute major … [Read more...] about Stampede!

'The game was only three minutes old, and Hitchcock used Philadelphia's timeout.' … [Read more...] about Extreme takeover

'"I think they're going to finish every check that they have on me, and that's fine," Campbell said. "But I think they took a couple penalties on us, and that's the frustrating part. There's nothing wrong with good clean hockey and good physical hockey. But when it gets like that, I just try to keep my head up and protect … [Read more...] about Flyers play rough and pay the price

'Unless the Flyers tightened their defense, negated Buffalo's speed, stymied the Sabres' transition attack, Esche was a meltdown waiting to happen, a goaltender destined to falter under the relentless siege. And there it was for all to see, five Buffalo goals on the first 10 shots Monday, a confident netminder turned beleaguered and summarily dismissed as part of … [Read more...] about Hitchcock's troops don't pass muster

"The puck was following me," Dumont said. "It was a big game for myself, but everybody played well."' … [Read more...] about Hats are off to Pominville and Dumont

'The Sabres needed 58 shots to overcome Esche's masterful Game 1 performance on Saturday. But on Monday, Esche's night ended after one period.' … [Read more...] about Series gets nasty during Sabres' rout

'The Sabres wanted to prove they could match the Flyers hit for hit, Campbell said. But Campbell said he was not sending a message to the Flyers, a team known for its physical play. "It just happened. If that happens again in a hundred games, it will be lucky," he said. "That's just a situation where you're able to get a good lick on … [Read more...] about Sabres report

'However, before everybody in Buffalo starts thinking ahead to the second round, the Sabres still have to win two more games. Momentum is a very fickle lady; she can be right with you until you think she’s yours, and then she’ll leave you high and dry. Hitchcock was right about one thing; it was just one game, and there are many examples of series in all sports … [Read more...] about Sabres Speed Has Hitchcock and Flyers Losing It

'Two former Rochester Americans led the Buffalo Sabres to a big playoff win. J.P. Dumont and Jason Pominville each scored three goals in an 8-2 Sabres win over Philadelphia.' … [Read more...] about Former Amerks Pace Sabres

'Convention and Visitor's Bureau head Richard Geiger says downtown eateries are hopping, and hotels are doing a brisk business with out-of-town fans and media.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Romp In Game-2, Bring $$$ Downtown

'Dumont's first two goals were part of a five-goal first period by Buffalo, which left Philadelphia in shock.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Steamroll Flyers 8-2, Take 2-0 Series Lead

'"It was just quick speed."' … [Read more...] about Eight equals two-game lead