Archives for 2006

'The Flyers talked a false game of wearing Buffalo down but the reverse was true. The bigger, older, slower Flyers looked exhausted tonight as the much faster Sabres attacked the Flyers almost at will.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blow out Flyers 7-1, Move on to 2nd Round!

'Meanwhile, the Sabres flew under a pre-season radar which was clearly on the blink. They took a different approach than the Flyers, one that seemed based on necessity rather than vision. Oh how wrong we all were.' … [Read more...] about Sabres leading the way?

Amerks' Town Hall meeting addresses fans' concerns for 2006-2007 season (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'“We were a good road team,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “We got to go out and win a road game. That would make a big statement. If you’re going to play a long way in the playoffs, you got to win road games.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres focusing on getting a road win

'"We got outplayed again," Forsberg told reporters after Game 5. "We're making a habit of not working. There's nothing to say about the way we played except we have to be better. I thought we came in here with momentum -- wow, we won the last games at home -- but we just aren't playing well enough up here to win games."' … [Read more...] about Facing elimination, Flyers turn to Forsberg

'"It's a bigger advantage for us at home," Hitchcock said, "because (Ruff) has some nice matchups for himself in Buffalo."' … [Read more...] about Is home ice an advantage or a curse?

'Given the Sabres haven't figured out how to win a playoff game in Philly and the Flyers have won just once in their past 11 trips to Buffalo, it's reasonable to think the Sabres could be looking ahead.' … [Read more...] about Sabres are out to finish the job

'We'll see how Afinogenov fares tonight back in Philly. If the Sabres are going to wrap up the series, their best players need to be their best players. They also need to be team players. Afinogenov is among the most electrifying players in the league, but his speed and puck-handling ability are useless unless they are harnessed.' … [Read more...] about Afinogenov is earning his wings

'Hecht casually strolled out of the Sabres dressing room and down the hall while some of his teammates took the ice for an optional practice Monday morning in HSBC Arena. He exhibited a sheepish look when he walked past a reporter, who asked for a moment of Hecht's time. "Nope," Hecht said, smiling but not breaking stride.' … [Read more...] about Hecht’s condition an enigma wrapped inside a mystery

'"We haven't put in 60 minutes yet in Philadelphia. Two periods here and two periods there and we've had a bad period or had pockets in each game where we haven't played well," says Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff.' … [Read more...] about Quest For The Cup Goes Back To Philly For Game Six

'Then he took his place in front of the net and faced the demons lurking over his shoulder since Friday night, when he allowed a seemingly harmless shot by the Flyers' R.J. Umberger to slither under his arm. The goal broke a 3-3 tie and sent the Flyers toward a 5-4 win that evened the best-of-seven series at two games apiece. To Miller's detractors, the goal suggested the … [Read more...] about After disastrous outing, Buffalo netminder finds redemption with shutout

'Derek Roy stares blankly when a reporter asks him if he knows who Kate Smith is.' … [Read more...] about Sabres look for the secret to road success

'We don't mean to imply that Forsberg is bar hopping until all hours in Buffalo, but the point is this: He has looked like a leading Conn Smythe Trophy candidate in the Flyers' two wins in Philly. He has looked, at times, like the Invisible Man in their three losses in Buffalo. In other words, as Forsberg goes, so go the Flyers.' … [Read more...] about Forsberg must be the man

'It’s almost enough to make you say things you never thought you’d say -- like could he some day be captain Tim Connolly?' … [Read more...] about Tim Connolly is giving captain-like performance

'"They'll try to get inside our heads as much as they can," Miller said of the Flyers' fans. "We've been in that environment now. We've seen it. I hope everybody on the team takes time to prepare for it, and know we've been there and done it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ edge