Archives for May 3, 2006

'The Sabres will open the second round of the playoffs Friday May 5th in Ottawa.' … [Read more...] about Dates Set For Sabres/Senators

'Lindy Ruff gave his team only Wednesday morning to celebrate, and then it was back to work. Less than 12 hours after they touched down back in Buffalo, the team was on the ice for a light practice shortly after noon Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Back in Buffalo, Prepping for Ottawa

'This group of relative no-names -- discounted for being too young and for not having been in the playoffs since 2001 -- has spent the entire season defying its doubters. Why change the formula now?' … [Read more...] about Sabres savor underdog role against Senators

'“I really think the depth of our team, the depth of our lines. The fact that scoring came from every line. .... I don’t really think you can put a finger on one of our lines and hold us back,” assessed Sabres’ coach Lindy Ruff. “The great thing about our team -- and it has been all year -- is that if one line is getting frustrated, … [Read more...] about Flyers were outmatched by Sabres

'"I think it's a good matchup," said Senators coach Bryan Murray. "Their speed, skill and ability to play the game up and down the ice is a good matchup for us. We like to play that way."' … [Read more...] about Top-seeded Senators anxious to take on Buffalo Sabres

'Stafford is currently playing with the U.S. Men’s National Team at the World Championships in Riga, Latvia, and is the only collegian player on the roster.' … [Read more...] about Drew Stafford Signs 3-year Deal With Sabres

'A 2004 draft pick such as Stafford can sign for $984,200 with a signing bonus of 30 percent of the maximum annual compensation, according to the NHL's collective bargaining agreement. Performance bonuses also may be negotiated.' … [Read more...] about UND's Stafford signs with Buffalo

'"Were definitely the underdog going in."' … [Read more...] about Rooting for the underdogs

'Stafford led North Dakota to consecutive berths in the NCAA Frozen Four...'. … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Drew Stafford

'A team spokesperson said sales for the first two Buffalo dates, or the third and fourth games in the series, were nearly gone, and by 10:30 a.m., the sixth game was also down to single seats.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' 2nd round tix go fast

'Hours after tickets went on sale Wednesday, Games 3, 4, and 6 were sold out.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Going ‘Cup Crazy’ for Sabres

'"It was unfortunate in once sense that I didn't make the playoffs. But on the other hand, while I was playing for the Islanders, we had a really young team and I got the chance to play a lot and get a lot of good, NHL experience under my belt. I think the frustrating thing playing with the Islanders is that we were usually out of the playoffs early on in the … [Read more...] about Connolly likes taste of post-season

'UND forward Drew Stafford signed a three-year professional contract with the Buffalo Sabres early Wednesday morning, foregoing his final year of eligibility at UND. Stafford, who currently is in Riga, Lativa, playing at the World Championships, said he got "the best deal possible."' … [Read more...] about Stafford signs deal with Buffalo

"At some point Clarke is going to have to answer to Snider as to why the Sabres can win (2001 was their last playoff appearance until this postseason), lose, fall completely apart rebuild and win again while his team goes on making the same mistakes year after year, coach after coach, new goalie after new goalie." … [Read more...] about Same old story in Philly

'The Sabres will put tickets on sale at 9 a.m. today for the three possible home games against the Senators - Games Three, Four and Six. Tickets will cost the same as the first round: $120 for the 200 Level, $110 for 100 Level Preferred, $95 for 100 Level II, $80 for 100 Level III, $60 for 300 Level I and $50 for 300 Level II.' … [Read more...] about Sabres finish off Flyers with a bang