Archives for 2006

'The Buffalo Sabres come with an all-out attack when the other team is on the power play, in contrast to the Devils' passive approach. They use their speed to challenge shooters and attack passing lanes, racking up an NHL-high five shorthanded goals in 11 postseason games.' … [Read more...] about Canes focus on power play

He brings out the best in Canes' ice (Raleigh News and Observer) Canes' Stillman back on his feet (Raleigh News and Observer) Canes focus on power play (Raleigh News and Observer) Canes get much needed break (Durham Herald Sun) Key trades have paid dividends for Canes (Durham Herald Sun) Rare playoff break refuels Hurricanes (Burlington Times News) Cole loses brace (Rocky … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Carolina Coverage

'A handful of die-hard Sabres fans is camping out at HSBC Arena, but team officials say, make it easy on yourself, and order your tickets by phone, or online.' … [Read more...] about Less Than 2,000 Sabres Tickets Likely to Be Available

'Richard Geiger of the Buffalo Niagara Convention and Visitors Bureau said, "It's also an opportunity to have the media here when we don't have snow, and hopefully make an image on the media."' … [Read more...] about Will Sabres Success Improve Buffalo’s Image?

'For Buffalo, it is more a case of offense by committee, but Chris Drury and Daniel Briere, the team's co-captains, remain imminently capable of taking over not only a game, but a series.' … [Read more...] about (2) Carolina Hurricanes vs. (4) Buffalo Sabres

'Then, Buffalo passed its first playoff hurdle in emphatic fashion, throttling the still old-school Flyers with a dazzling display of fleet feet and offensive-zone wizardry. Five games later, the Sabres had beaten Ottawa, everyone's pick to represent the East in the Finals, at the Senators' own game -- out-skating, out-scoring, out-defending and out-hustling the favorites -- in … [Read more...] about Sabres, Hurricanes are beasts of the East

'"He's been awesome all year," defenseman Toni Lydman said. "If you can trust your goalie, that's a huge, huge factor in the game and in your confidence especially. He's been solid." "It starts with him," co-captain Daniel Briere added.' … [Read more...] about Miller keying Sabres playoff run

'The Hurricanes have the home ice, but that does little in the NHL. Look for Vanek to break out of his slump to help the Sabres, but it may not be enough. Remember how I said home ice didn't mean anything in the NHL? Well it really doesn't but the 'Canes will win this one at home in seven games.' … [Read more...] about Vanek & LaRose to Meet in Eastern Conference Finals

'Rick Jeanneret. If you hate OLN, go on NHL.com and pick up the Sabres radio feed, and kick back for a wonderful treat. Jeanneret, the Sabres play-by-play man on TV and radio, is exciting, and describes the play so well on radio. Some of his calls are classic, and forgive his homerism, but he's just flat out fun to hear.' … [Read more...] about NASCAR Dads and Rick Jeanneret

'Sabres fans buying tickets here for the Stanley Cup semifinals will pay anywhere from $100 to $200 a seat. Those ticket prices are $100 for 300 Level seats, $150 to $200 for the 100 and 200 Levels. In contrast, season-ticket holders who purchased playoff tickets in advance paid anywhere from just $20 to $85 per seat.' … [Read more...] about Playoff tickets less than plentiful

'But no one can diminish Ruff's accomplishments after what he's done with this Sabres team. This is his best coaching job yet, his best team, his masterpiece. These Sabres are the shining realization of the vision that Ruff and General Manager Darcy Regier had for winning in the new, post-lockout NHL.' … [Read more...] about Ruff authors his masterpiece

'Kalinin suffered a fractured ankle while blocking a shot during the Sabres' 2-1 win over the Ottawa Senators in Game Two of the conference semifinals May 8. He was ruled out of the opener by Sabres coach Lindy Ruff and is listed as week-to-week.' … [Read more...] about Kalinin out for opener

'"We" the viewing public realizes that all the local TV news teams support and are "excited" about the hometown team. But please don't embarrass us by cheerleading. After all, visitors are coming to town. "Newscasters Gone Wild" reflects poorly on journalism in this town, making the area look minor league.' … [Read more...] about Local stations miss the net with Sabres coverage

'"It's completely illogical, neurotic, obsessive compulsive. But you have to do it," said Pax, a software engineer. Talk of sweeping the Senators after Buffalo went up 3-0 in the best-of-seven series? "I wouldn't say it. I wouldn't even type it," Pax said of the broom-related verb. "You do not want to anger the hockey gods."' … [Read more...] about Lucky charms

'I’m picking Buffalo in five for the following reasons...'. … [Read more...] about Expect another stampede