Archives for May 30, 2006

'Numminen replaced Jeff Jillson, who was on the ice for four even-strength goals in the previous three games of the series.' … [Read more...] about Sabres D Numminen returns for Game 6

'"He feels better today, I'm encouraged again, I'm past the doubtful stage," said Ruff. "I'm optimistic that he may be able to play tonight. He'll take the warmup and if he doesn't feel any pain and he's able to perform at a high enough level ... we'll talk to him and basically make it his call because he's the only … [Read more...] about Sabres defenceman Teppo Numminen hopeful to dress for Game 6

'Here’s what I expect from the HSBC Arena tonight...The building will vibrate, the Sabres will explode out of the locker room in the hopes of winning a game they felt they should have won on Sunday. By any measure, the Sabres had the better of the play on Sunday night. I don’t think it was a dramatic difference, but I did feel that in the 3rd period, Buffalo … [Read more...] about Closing in…

'Scratch those reports about the Teppo Numminen watch being over -- he says there is an 80-per-cent chance he will play Tuesday night.' … [Read more...] about Numminen remains a game-time decision

Carolina at Buffalo (AP) Hurricanes look to eliminate Sabres in Game Sixous (Sportsticker) (2) Carolina Hurricanes (3-2) at (4) Buffalo Sabres (2-3) (The Sports Network) Game notes (CarolinaHurricanes.com) A whale of a defensive effort is needed (CarolinaHurricanes.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Game Previews

'"We've put ourselves in a tough position, but we're not going to quit till somebody tells us it's over," Sabres co-captain Daniel Briere said Monday. "We've got that same attitude all year, and we're not going to change now."' … [Read more...] about Sabres face season’s biggest test

'All season, skeptics have waited for the Sabres to find their level. Now, once again, they will attempt to show they have been underestimated, and that they possess a rare competitive character that transcends adversity and doubt. They have responded to every challenge. In doing so, they have shattered the fatalistic attitude of Buffalo fans and given them a genuine feeling of … [Read more...] about New challenge faces Sabres – and fans

'"I think we made great strides [Sunday] night," Sabres center Daniel Briere said. "We realized that we can play. We're not going to have Henrik [Tallinder] and Dmitri [Kalinin] back. We don't know about Teppo. But you know what? We thought we were the better team [Sunday] night on the ice, and we didn't have Teppo."' … [Read more...] about Ruff’s final word on Numminen’s status: doubtful

'Give fans an early goal, make them believe there's another game.' … [Read more...] about Scouting report

'"Game 1, Game 7 - it's the playoffs," the Buffalo Sabres center said Monday. "You should be playing desperate in any situation."' … [Read more...] about Game 6 no different to Sabres

'"We only have to win one game to make it interesting," goalie Ryan Miller said. "We don't have to win two games tomorrow (tonight when Game 6 is played at 7:30 at HSBC Arena)."' … [Read more...] about Sabres mission is simple

'"He has not made many mistakes," Ruff said. "There are places we'd like to get him to feel a little more comfortable, but I'm happy with how he has played."' … [Read more...] about Janik fitting in nicely with Sabres

'In this series, Buffalo has scored 13 goals and three players have accounted for eight of them: Daniel Briere and Chris Drury with three apiece and Derek Roy with two. Defensemen have scored three others, with forwards Ales Kotalik and Thomas Vanek splitting the other two.' … [Read more...] about Sabres need scorers to hit net

'With a healthy roster, I believe Buffalo could beat Carolina in this series and No. 8 seed Edmonton for the Stanley Cup. But under the circumstances, it isn't likely to happen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres play gritty, but look to be doomed

'"He keeps talking about me and my team," Laviolette added. "I don't think talk has a lot to do with it. We'll be ready to play. We have two cracks at this and we want to seal the deal (in Game 6)."' … [Read more...] about Ruff: Carolina should be scared