Archives for June 1, 2006

'"Teppo is worse than he was [Tuesday]," Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff said of the veteran defenceman who returned from a groin injury to play four minutes and change in the first period of Game 6 on Tuesday night, but aggravated the injury and sat the final two periods. "He wouldn't be a consideration to play, not right now."' … [Read more...] about Numminen won’t suit up in Game 7

'"This [Game 7] is going to be fun," said Ward, who is 10-5 in goal for Carolina in the playoffs. "It's important that we embrace this moment and enjoy it. We find that we play our best when we're just out there doing our own thing, having some fun."' … [Read more...] about Ward has been having some fun in post-season

Buffalo at Carolina (AP) Hurricanes host Sabres in Game Seven on Thursday (Sportsticker) (4) Buffalo Sabres (3-3) at (2) Carolina Hurricanes (3-3) (The Sports Network) Game notes (CarolinaHurricanes.com) Time to crown a champion (SabresFans.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Game Previews

'Coach Lindy Ruff will provide an update following the morning skate, Gilbert said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman McKee ailing and not with team

'"You try to find every motivation you can, especially this far (in the playoffs)," Sabres winger Jason Pominville said. "We're looking forward to (Game 7). We're going to be ready."' … [Read more...] about Making them pay

'"Lindy Ruff has a lot to say, doesn't he?" Ward said. "It's impressive. It's tough to respond to the guy when he's not out there playing the game. He can say whatever he wants to the media to motivate his team. It doesn't matter to us."' … [Read more...] about Ruff aims to burst bubbles

'"Just watch his shifts and you see how hard the kid worked," said coach Lindy Ruff. "He paid the price in a lot of different areas. If [the Carolina coaching staff] didn't show the film of him scoring the short-handed game-winner against Ottawa, they probably should have because that's a pretty strong move to the net."' … [Read more...] about ‘Canes not happy to say hello to Jason

'That's why today is going to seem longer than the darkest, coldest day in February. That's why 7:30 won't arrive until what feels like midnight. This is it, Game Seven of the Eastern Conference finals, the culmination of a tense, taut and tantalizing series that has brought hostilities between the Sabres and Carolina Hurricanes to a rolling boil. Six games of drum roll and now … [Read more...] about Sabres, WNY happily share a common fate

'"It's very intense and nerve-racking," said Pagano, 51, who works in accounts payable at Delaware North Cos. "I've followed the Sabres since their inception. We've been through a lot of finger-chewing and knuckle-biting. You can't even go to the bathroom, because you never know what you're going to miss."' … [Read more...] about ‘Dream and Believe’ becomes must-see TV

'"I've got a lot of months of rest in these legs so I'm energized and ready to go," Mair said Wednesday. "We're going in with a game plan to try to get the puck deep and control play, finish hits and create energy that way. I'm just trying to finish my hits and keep my legs moving."' … [Read more...] about Mair’s return to lineup adds some pop to fourth line

'Weather the early storm. Home-ice advantage only counts until natives get restless.' … [Read more...] about Scouting report

'Kane, a Lockport landlord who had been fighting a $100 fine for violating a city garbage ordinance, paid it Wednesday rather than risk being jailed and missing tonight's seventh game of the Buffalo Sabres-Carolina Hurricanes playoff series. After his conviction in February, Kane repeatedly had said he would be willing to go to jail rather than pay the fine imposed on him. … [Read more...] about Sabres’ win leads to a fine decision

'As far as Rory Fitzpatrick is concerned, the Buffalo Sabres have already tackled this obstacle. "We faced elimination last night (Tuesday). That was a Game 7 for us," the Sabres defenseman said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres are sure, ‘Canes cranky

'Pominville scoffed at the idea he's putting himself in danger to draw a boarding penalty, and maintained he was unaware that Weight was bearing down for the hit on the end boards in the Sabres zone. "I never saw him coming," Pominville said. "I don't think I'm a diver. I've never been called for diving."' … [Read more...] about Maybe Jason should introduce himself

'The Carolina Hurricanes left HSBC Arena a rattled bunch Tuesday evening, crying about how the referees cost them a chance to clinch the Eastern Conference finals against the Buffalo Sabres. "I'd be running for the Zamboni doors, too. It's unbelievable," Hurricanes defenseman Aaron Ward said about the men in stripes.' … [Read more...] about Controversial calls are even, so may the best team reach finals