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Like a sharp slap in the face after a long peaceful nap, the Sabres have awoken to the harsh reality that nothing will come easy in this series, particularly if they don't pay attention to defensive responsibilities in their own end. … [Read more...] about Sabres-Penguins Game 2 "Scouting Report"

The Sabres need to take advantage of the Penguins' small defensive corps and put a body in front of Johan Hedberg. If he can't see the puck, he can't stop it. … [Read more...] about Sabres-Penguins Game 2 "Edge Matchups"

'Goalie Dominik Hasek thought the Sabres' problems were mental: "We didn't work hard enough, and we weren't focused enough for the game. If we want to win four of the next six, we have to change it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres need to right so many wrongs

'But what's this - Lemieux backchecking?' … [Read more...] about Penguins committed to defense

'Lindy Ruff was not a happy coach after the Sabres lost Game One on Thursday night. You could tell, because he criticized players by name. How in the world could the top two players on his checking line, Curtis Brown and Vaclav Varada, go an entire game without recording a hit?' … [Read more...] about Nothing pretty about opener for the Sabres

'Regier further defended the increases by saying that the hockey being played in the playoffs is of higher caliber and therefore worth the price. He expected all the games would sell out even at the higher prices. He thought wrong.' … [Read more...] about Kilgore out of touch

'If the Empire Sports Network had been able to televise more Buffalo Sabres games in the first two playoff rounds, maybe the team could have kept ticket prices at a more reasonable level. Empire has already lost $130,000 because ABC took two opening round games with Philadelphia and it is potentially losing three games and $195,000 in round two with Pittsburgh.' … [Read more...] about ABC keeps Empire from cashing in on big ratings

'"It was great to see Max be physical," Satan said, smiling. "Hopefully other players will follow his lead."' … [Read more...] about Satan looking for passion

'"All those guys understand the game so well, they're so smart," Barnes said. "So if you think about it, it makes pretty good sense. There are guys on that team who really want to win hockey games."' … [Read more...] about Sabres take note of new Pens' punch

'Bob Boughner probably didn't mean it the way it sounded, but when he was asked about Jaromir Jagr's status for today's Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, Boughner said exactly what was on everybody's mind. "I'm not sure what his problem is," the Penguins defenseman said.' … [Read more...] about Jagr's injury remains a mystery

'Josef Beranek dressed for just 70 games during the regular season and averaged less than 14 1/2 minutes of ice time...And now he is the right winger on their No. 1 line.' … [Read more...] about Fourth-liner set to take Jagr's spot if necessary today

'"You can't take anything for granted with him. If you want to put it in the net past him, you've got to try to put it right through the net because he's quick enough to get over to stop it."' … [Read more...] about Hedberg games perplex Sabres

'"When you see a goalie doing that, you know he's on his game. I remember going to hockey school when I was a kid, and they would show us video of Patrick Roy doing that. The pass would go boom-boom, and Patrick would be right there. They would tell us, 'Look, see how the puck ended up in his chest?' Hedberg is like that. It hits him in the chest all … [Read more...] about One save by Hedberg makes believer out of Sabres' Biron

'"If the defense isn't there for you, you're not going to play very good," Hedberg said after practice yesterday. "Our guys have been unbelievable."' … [Read more...] about Makeover works for Penguins

'He definitely will be traded during the off-season. That was set in stone long before Lemieux said Jagr "could play better." It has zero to do with Jagr's play and everything to do with economics.' … [Read more...] about Lemieux knows Jagr must go