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'"Rob Ray Appreciation Day" is planned for Tuesday, Oct. 28, when the Sabres host the Minnesota Wild at HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to hold 'Ray Day' for ex-player

'He looked sharp with 24 saves, including a few beauties. But the Flyers - in typical Ken Hitchcock coaching style - eventually caught up to Miller with a pair of third-period power plays to notch a 2-0 victory.' … [Read more...] about Sabres open with zippo

'It's hard to blame Philadelphians for automatically assuming Delmore wouldn't play in their town. Delmore was frequently scratched - or sent down to the minors - during his four seasons in the Flyers organization. The team loved his scoring accumen but viewed him as a serious defensive liability.' … [Read more...] about Delmore surprises Philly fans by suiting up

'Hackett only had to stop 17 Sabre shots, but he did register several strong saves when the game was still scoreless. He has 24 career shutouts.' … [Read more...] about Hackett job

'If Joni Pitkanen's debut is any indication of where his career is headed, the Flyers are in for some exciting times.' … [Read more...] about Pitkanen looks like the real deal

'"We've done this before, like the year we called ourselves 'Ontario's Other Team' that had 14 players from that area," Quinn said. "Buying a six-pack will get you the three Leafs games (Oct. 30, March 15 and April 2) before they sell out and even if you don't watch any Leafs, you're still getting a deal to watch six other teams … [Read more...] about Sabres in search of fans

'"I knew [Miller] was out of the crease and I thought I'd try it," Handzus said. "I was lucky. It went in."' … [Read more...] about Starting With a Bang

'"I don't think many teams in the league have guys like this," Recchi said. "It's rare to have a guy who can see the ice as well as that. He finds those seams, and eventually that's going to open things up out there. Joni is going to be able to control games at times. There will be nights he makes mistakes, but I think the positive is going to … [Read more...] about Young, mobile Pitkanen staking claim on future

'LeClair is trying to remain upbeat. "He's been through so much in the last three, four years," Recchi said. "Such a fluky thing to get hit with a puck in practice."' … [Read more...] about Spell of injuries as season begins

'"We [forced turnovers], we caught people out of position, and that's exactly how we're going to have to play this year if we're going to have success. That's a winning way."' … [Read more...] about Sticks and stoned

'And as it was last year, it begins again. The Flyers opened the 2003-04 season last night with a 2-0 win over the Buffalo Sabres, and it was a game that left Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff saying, "The even-strength scoring chances just aren't there when you play the Flyers."' … [Read more...] about Flyers turn on much-needed power

'"Don't be totally judgmental," said Hackett, who made 17 saves in the Flyers' 2-0 win last night. "Wait to see how it plays out. At the end of the year, you are either a disappointment or a great acquisition. That is the way free agency is."' … [Read more...] about Hackett takes big first step

'''Other than the last three minutes,'' Hitchcock said, ''we played a whale of a hockey game. All of our two-on-ones were a direct result of us being really sound defensively. We turn the puck over, caught people out of position. That's exactly the way we have to play this year if we're to have success. That's a winning … [Read more...] about For openers, all is good in Flyers' win

'Despite all of their happy talk in the preseason about what an improved club they were, the Flyers brought back a lot of fresh and nasty memories by blowing numerous scoring chances in the first two periods, at least four of which came off the cursed stick of Tony Amonte.' … [Read more...] about That's one down, 81 still to go

'"It was just a real good effort," Recchi said. "It was good to get that power play going. And Jeff Hackett made some big saves."' … [Read more...] about Basic power surge fit Hitchcock's plan