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'"It's one of those things that after a while, you don't score for so long, in the back of your mind, you begin to think you can't score on this guy," LeClair said. "Roman has had that effect on a lot of teams this year."' … [Read more...] about Flyers hope Cechmanek can again befuddle Sabres

'A jaded media and fan base, impatient for the Stanley Cup that seemed so close but never quite arrived in the Eric Lindros Era, perhaps has not given full credit to this group. Inside the locker room, there is a quiet feeling that whatever challenge is presented can be met.' … [Read more...] about Flyers have been up to challenges

'He's been bothered by a back injury and a sore knee. But the time off has given him sufficient time to heal. With Keith Primeau sidelined by a sprained knee, the Flyers will need all the additional firepower they can muster. Tocchet had a goal and three assists in the Flyers' five-game elimination of the Sabres last year.' … [Read more...] about Tocchet says he's raring to go in the playoffs

'Under Barber, the Flyers have become a tougher team. He makes no secret of the fact that he's tried to restore some of the pride and tradition from his playing days, when the "Broad Street Bullies'' and their swashbuckling style won a pair of Stanley Cups.' … [Read more...] about Barber helps resurrect 'old Flyer spirit'

'Whatever he is now, this is not the Roman Cechmanek who came to training camp as a wide-eyed, closed-mouth first-year goaltender. He has turned 30 years old and seemingly gained several seasons of experience in the seven months he’s been working with the Flyers.' … [Read more...] about Cechmanek has a Hasek look

'"I feel a lot more comfortable now than I did two weeks ago," LeClair said Monday at the Flyers' Voorhees, N.J., practice facility. "Everything is getting better, and that's good news. I'm ready for the playoffs now."' … [Read more...] about 'I'm ready for the playoffs now,' says LeClair

'Their Stanley Cup aspirations are more like a dream. Winning the first round might be about as good an accomplishment as anyone could expect.' … [Read more...] about Flyers embrace underdog label

'"When you lose four times to a team, it gets into your head,'' Tocchet said. "He's a veteran, and he's just trying to inspire his team. You can't blame him. But it's good for our bulletin board. Maybe it works for them. Hopefully, we can make it work for us."' … [Read more...] about Flyers visit Web for edge vs. Buffalo

'Cechmanek has allowed just two goals on 102 shots by Buffalo, and beat the Sabres in all four regular-season meetings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hold crash course on how to beat Cechmanek

Savor the year you have seen, Sabres' fans. Just because it would take another miracle on ice to get by the Flyers should not prevent us from appreciating the Sabres' accomplishments and their promise for the future. … [Read more...] about Counting the ways of a wonderful season

'Can the Sabres beat the Flyers? Absolutley. What they will have to do is to fire the puck from all angles, make sure they challenge Philadelphia's larger defensemen in front to screen him and create traffic, and avoid shooting with a Flyer defenseman charging, as they are very adept at blocking shots.' … [Read more...] about Sabres need to topple Roman Empire

'...the series will be over in no more than six games, and the Sabres will be on to the second round of the playoffs again to start what this year should be a bit more than a little run.' … [Read more...] about Sabres – Flyers Preview

Dominik Hasek not even waiting for the playoffs to choke is the worst possible sign that this postseason could be a very short one. … [Read more...] about From bad to worse in the flick of a stick

'Flyers coach Bill Barber didn't seem particularly enthralled with home-ice advantage. Not that he won't take it. "I don't know if there's any edge," Barber said. "You still have to win games on the road. That's the bottom line when you get into playoff hockey. For a team to be successful you have to find ways to win. "Home-ice … [Read more...] about Sabres ready to hit road for opener

'So that's where the Buffalo Sabres find themselves, with the postseason upon them and the Flyers in possession of their heads. The Sabres failed on Sunday to dent Cechmanek's mystique. They failed to achieve the goal their own netminder, Dominik Hasek, established at the beginning of the season: home ice in the first round of the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Flyers wield psychological edge over Sabres