Archives for May 2006

'"It's a weird situation," Briere said in yesterday's Le Droit. "You always want to see your friends do well ... (but in this case) you don't want to see them do too well."' … [Read more...] about Heatley, Briere ‘enemies’ for 2 weeks

'Ottawa in seven.' … [Read more...] about How they match up

'There are still 350 tickets remaining for tonight's game at Scotiabank Place. There are also 500 left for Games 2 and 5 and 2,250 for Game 7.' … [Read more...] about Senators Gameday

'"Nope. Gotta love my Sabres. Buffalo's a blue-collar industrial city and Buffalo fans, we're beer-drinkin', hard-livin' guys. The Senators are a reflection of this city, eh? Flashy but wimpy. Too Goody Two Shoes. They're a bunch of momma's boys. These new rules turning hockey into a game for girls is perfect for them. Us guys, we like our players tough."' … [Read more...] about Sabres lover ready for duel

Sens up for Ruff stuff (Ottawa Sun) Rookie netminders need an Ironhead (Ottawa Sun) Fisher up for Selke Trophy (Ottawa Sun) Heatley, Briere 'enemies' for 2 weeks (Ottawa Sun) How they match up (Ottawa Sun) Senators Gameday (Ottawa Sun) Eastern conference semi-finals (Ottawa Sun) Meet the Buffalo Sabres (Ottawa Sun) Sabres lover ready for duel (Ottawa Sun) Senators vow … [Read more...] about Friday’s Ottawa Coverage (Updated 7:45 a.m.)

'"It means a lot," Ruff said. "Our staff was challenged in a lot of areas, and we were questioned in some areas. And I think we've done a heck of a job."' … [Read more...] about Awards can wait for playoff-busy Ruff

'"Briere, Vanek, Connolly -- that's how I sleep at night," Miller said. "We're fine."' … [Read more...] about Senators and Sabres leave Bankruptcy Bowl well behind

'Numminen's postseason misfortunes have been the result of playing most of his career with a Winnipeg Jets-Phoenix Coyotes franchise notorious for its playoff collapses. During Numminen's tenure, the Jets-Coyotes four times lost a Game 7 and three times squandered a 3-1 series lead, joining Washington as the only NHL franchise to do so that many times.' … [Read more...] about After 17 seasons, Sabres D Numminen enjoying playoff success

'In the first-round series against Philadelphia, Miller rebounded from a disappointing performance in Game 4 to post a shutout the next game. It seems that every time the 25-year-old's abilities are questioned he rises to the occasion. "I don't think my game has to change," said Miller of facing the Senators. "I just have to be consistent. I think my game is good enough."' … [Read more...] about Rookie goalies Emery and Miller appear calm heading into Sens-Sabres series

'TV coverage for those games -- scheduled for Friday, May 5 in Ottawa, and Thursday, May 11 in Buffalo, will be shown exclusively on CBC, and OLN, the NHL's network partners in Canada and the U.S., respectively. Both networks are available on Adelphia Communications Corp., however, only CBC is carried on basic cable. OLN is part of Adelphia's digital tier.' … [Read more...] about Some Sabres local TV pre-empted

'"It's going to be a tough series," Miller said. "Both of our teams can skate. We both have defences that can move the puck. ... We've identified how we have to play. Now we have to execute."' … [Read more...] about No underdogs in Senators-Sabres series

'Senators in 6.' … [Read more...] about Stanley Cup Playoff Preview – Ottawa vs. Buffalo

'Ottawa in seven.' … [Read more...] about Second-round breakdown: Senators vs. Sabres

'The Buffalo Sabres are dangerous, possibly dangerous enough to win the Stanley Cup. But did they win the series against Philadelphia? Or did the Flyers lose it?' … [Read more...] about Watch out for Sabres in playoffs

'A winning team can make a big difference when you sell sports memorabilia.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 'Stuff' Flying Off Shelves