Archives for 2006

'"I play in Colorado, they tell me they like me, and I get traded. I play in Calgary, and at the end of the season the GM tells me he likes me, and I get traded. I just hope my fiancee doesn't tell me she likes me."' … [Read more...] about Drury blocks shots and individual praise

Carolina at Buffalo (AP) Hurricanes look to regain home-ice advantage in Game Three (Sportsticker) (2) Carolina Hurricanes (1-1) at (4) Buffalo Sabres (1-1) (The Sports Network) Game notes (CarolinaHurricanes.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Game Previews

'Ruff was particularly displeased with some forwards, saying the Sabres' lines were outplayed by the Hurricanes' front. In addition to talking with the Briere line Tuesday, he switched two others. Derek Roy was back at left wing for center Chris Drury and right wing Mike Grier. They were successful against Philadelphia in the opening round, but Roy had to move to center against … [Read more...] about Ruff asks Briere’s line for more

'It's on Buffalo forwards to accept that this is shaping up as the most challenging series they have faced. Like Philadelphia, the 'Canes are circling the fort in the defensive zone, leaving the Sabres little room to operate. Like Philadelphia, the 'Canes are striving to clog the middle, heightening the difficulty of journeys through the neutral zone. Unlike Philly, Carolina … [Read more...] about Sabres need passion back in fashion

'"I don't look at it as pressure," Fitzpatrick said Tuesday. "I look at it as opportunity and that's how I have to take it. You want to play as much as you can, so the more the better. Teppo left big shoes to fill so someone has to step up and take a part of his role."' … [Read more...] about Fitzpatrick becomes a key Sabre

'Ruff then brought howls from the assembled media when he said, "[Laviolette] ought to be worrying about his players. I got that from Hitchcock."' … [Read more...] about Laviolette, Ruff make mild splash on subject of diving

'Unlike other teams prominent in Buffalo sports lore, as well around the country, there are no wifebeaters, DUI violators, helmet-losers, big-game chokers, press conference actors or general cement heads in the crop (OK, very few).' … [Read more...] about Why this team has stolen fans’ hearts

'Like somewhere between $400 and $500 for a pair of 100 Level tickets. Or somewhere between $200 and $300 for a pair in the 300 Level.' … [Read more...] about Scalpers sharpen their game as Sabres return

'As Stanley Cup fever becomes an epidemic, it strikes me that certain Sabres have political, civic and business counterparts. What the player brings to the ice in style or substance, the person brings to the community.' … [Read more...] about Civic, political counterparts echo Sabres

'Carolina brought physical play in Game Two. Sabres have to win tonight's board battles.' … [Read more...] about Scouting report

'It's been pretty sad to hear some of the stories of fan behavior coming from the Sabres side. I give them great credit for drifting south in droves for Saturday's game 1 but buying a ticket, no matter what team you pull for, is not a license to act like an idiot. I can only go by the stories I've heard and I'm glad I didn't have to witness any of … [Read more...] about Greetings From Buffalo

'It's a ride to take pride in. McKee led the NHL in blocks with 241 during the regular season. The only other player with more than 200 was Colorado defenseman Karlis Skrastins (207). On the Sabres, defenseman Toni Lydman was second at 174.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shot blocker McKee plays with heart of a goalie

'Before the series Ruff said the Hurricanes had played the no-respect card first, trumping any chance for the Sabres to do so. But when it comes to the they-dive, we-don't game, the aces and wild cards have yet to be dealt. "This is the time of year, as a coach, you play whatever card you can play," Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Coaches accuse each other of ‘diving’

'"I've got it bad," Mitchell said. "We're going to win it all. I don't know how you describe it, but I can sit around and talk about the Sabres all day."' … [Read more...] about Stanley Cup excitement grips area’s hockey faithful

'“He can handle it. He’s a good player,” Campbell said of Janik, who saw just seven shifts. “Just because Teppo’s not playing or Dmitri, we’ve never used that as an excuse all year long. This is a chance for guys to step up and we have to step up, individually, and play better as a team. We’re not going to be the ones using excuses. … [Read more...] about Sabres D gets defensive before Game 3