Archives for 2006

'Throw it all together and you have the Senators winning in six games.' … [Read more...] about Senators-Sabres series will be up to speed

'Buffalo topped the Philadelphia Flyers in six games. What was billed as the new NHL (Sabres) versus the old NHL (Flyers) played out that way. The Sabres killed the Flyers during first periods when their speed produced early leads while exposing the Flyers' slow defence for what it was. After losing Games 3 and 4 in Philadelphia, the Sabres regrouped and outscored Philly 10-1 … [Read more...] about How they stack up

'"Look at our team," Briere said. "I don't think there was one MVP. This was something that we did together, and you could look around the dressing room and probably name seven or eight different MVP's from that Flyers series, and it just shows people how much of a team we are. We're not relying on one guy, or two guys, or a line."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo run parallels Montreal’s ’93 Cup win

'There have been rough times since the French Connection made the Sabres an elite team, but with the win over the Flyers, and the prospect of a brilliant skating duel with Ottawa, that's partly what the current club is saying to its long-suffering fans.' … [Read more...] about Sentimental favourite

'Take the Sabres to take down the Senators in six games.' … [Read more...] about Eastern Conference preview

'"Injuries happen to everybody," says Briere, "Yes. They're a better team with all their players. Every team it's same way, you still have to keep moving and keep winning. We did that when we had our injuries. We never used that as an excuse."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Focused on Ottawa

'Some guys have a harder time than others getting a beard to grow. Left Wing Thomas Vanek for example, "It's going to take a little while. It's fun," says Vanek. Defenseman Brian Campbell also admits to difficulty when it comes to sprouting facial hair, "I don't know what I'm working on here. My cat might lick it off me later," says Campbell referring to the red fuzz on his … [Read more...] about Sabres Grow Playoff Beards

'The awards will be presented in Vancouver on June 22.' … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff: Coach Of The Year?

'"This is just (Ruff) trying to do what Tortorella tried to do. We're going to approach this series the same way as the last one," said Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson following a light workout yesterday. "They can talk about this team having pressure and that team having pressure all they want. The pressure is going to switch through the series. That's the way the playoffs … [Read more...] about Sens up for Ruff stuff

'"They have a pretty balanced attack and a lot of guys known for their creativity," said Miller. "You see a lot of different elements from their forwards and their 'D' tend to get open for some good shots and join the play. They have a lot of different ways to come at you, but I think we do, too."' … [Read more...] about Rookie netminders need an Ironhead

'"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.)