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'Washington Capitals general manager George McPhee and the local Detroit scouting team of Mark Howe and Dan Belisle were on had at First Union Center last night, perhaps with at least a partial agenda to take a look at the former Flyers bonus baby.' … [Read more...] about Gratton may be a hot commodity this year

'Despite Buffalo entering the game five points out of a playoff spot, the Sabres struck first and frustrated the Flyers, entangling them in a wide-open style.' … [Read more...] about Satan beats the Flyers – Miroslav, that is

'The Flyers' power play has been absolutely dreadful. Going into the game against Buffalo, it was ranked 26th out of 30 in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Forget about it: Boucher will not stay No. 1

'Defense has put the Sabres back in the playoff race. In their last four wins, the Sabres have allowed just two goals.' … [Read more...] about Struggling and frustrated Flyers succumb to Satan, Sabres

'"I think we can do ourselves a favor by beating Buffalo and trying to keep them down and out of the playoffs," he said. "There are some teams that play better against other teams. It's the systems matchup and the confidence factor. Buffalo matches up very well against us and I think in their minds they enjoy playing against us."' … [Read more...] about Flyers are not likely to make a deal before deadline

'At least the Sabres were happy. Fighting for a playoff spot in the conference, they picked up two unlikely points on enemy ice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres keep Flyers skidding on home ice

'If the Buffalo Sabres played the rest of the NHL teams like they do the Philadelphia Flyers, they wouldn't be fighting for a playoff spot.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 3, Flyers 1

'"It wasn't risky at all (starting Noronen)," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff added. "We hoped that Mika would challenge for the No. 1 job (this season). He has played well down in Rochester. When players get to a point where they play well, you have to give them the opportunity. He got his opportunity and he made something out of it."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Philadelphia 1

'The last time Noronen was called up to Buffalo he was given the opportunity to take the starting job away from Biron. But Noronen knows what his role is this time.' … [Read more...] about Noronen knows role

'Points are crucial. Losses are unacceptable. Each game is huge. Yadda, yadda, yadda.' … [Read more...] about Sabres begin short trip with long-range implications

'Noronen could get a start Friday against the Florida Panthers or Sunday against Tampa Bay.' … [Read more...] about Noronen called up for road trip

'Sabres have outscored opponents, 13-1, in three wins and been outscored, 8-1, in three losses since the Olympic break.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Flyers

'Noronen will very likely play one of the games in Florida.' … [Read more...] about Amerks play on without Noronen

'"He went down to Rochester with the right attitude and he made enough noise down there to come back up here," said Ruff. "Right now you can't take him out of the lineup with the way he's played."' … [Read more...] about This time, Campbell may stick

'Tonight's Sabres-Flyers meeting is the first of three in the regular season. That means the Flyers have three chances to kill the Sabres' fading playoff hopes and avoid facing them again.' … [Read more...] about Tonight's Game