Archives for 2006

'"They're a team built for the New NHL," said Simon Gagne of the Sabres. "They're not a big team. They have a lot of skill, lot of speed. . . . On our side, we're a big team, a little bit of speed, but we're more physical than those guys. It could be a good thing to say, New NHL vs. Old NHL. We'll see who's going to win."' … [Read more...] about Sabres the desired picture of the `New NHL’

Flyers in need of fast start, more support for Forsberg (Philadelphia Inquirer) Sabres' edge (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers are right where they deserve to be (Philadelphia Inquirer) A call for reinFORSments (Philadelphia Daily News) Hitch playing head games (Philadelphia Daily News) Desperation time for Flyers (Bucks County Courier Times) Flyers face the Sabres tonight … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Philadelphia Coverage (Updated 11:00 a.m.)

'"Chris has always been passionate about wanting to win," said Tom Galla, the coach of Drury's Little League team in 1989, who remains in touch with Drury. "And he's done it leading by example, since he's not a hugely verbal person. He figures out a way to win. And I know he's worked hard for everything he's gotten, and I know that he appreciates everything just that much more … [Read more...] about For Drury, Winning Is Not the Only Thing

'One thing working in the Sabres favor is they've scored first in every game, but have not been able to hold it on the road. They won both regular season games in Philadelphia this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Look to End Series

Amerks' brass vows team will be stronger (Rochester D&C) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'After 82 games, you have an identity, Desjardins explained. "You've got to know who you are." For the Flyers, it's not a question of who they are, but whether that identity is good enough for the new NHL.' … [Read more...] about Habitual Flyers trying to catch up to new-age Sabres

'"We're a good road team, and we have to go out and win a road game," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said Monday. "That would make a big statement. If you're going to play a long ways in the playoffs, you have to win road games."' … [Read more...] about Winning on the road easier said than done for Flyers, Sabres

'Screams erupted bar-side every time a Sabre neared the Flyers net. “It’s better than sitting at home,” Hassell said. “It’s fun to go out with a bunch of friends, so you’re all cheering.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres stretch to suburbs

'"I was kind of fortunate and unfortunate actually. I got called up, played one game, got sent back down and then maybe a week later I was back up and played 50-something in a row. I have been here for a while keeping it simple and trying to stick around."' … [Read more...] about Pominville finally getting his chance

'This was a total team effort. The Sabres are known for their skating and passing ability. This time, they shut down the Flyers defensively.' … [Read more...] about Miller stymies Flyers

'Think Sabres and you think a young team who can skate like the wind and throw the puck around as if it's on a string. Yesterday, they took a 3-2 series lead with a 3-0 win. They scored three goals that would be the centrepiece of an ad campaign for the new NHL. But ultimately that's not what won them the game. "I think their tenacity and hunger, not their speed, controlled the … [Read more...] about Physical hockey still lives

'The Flyers, meanwhile, looked nothing like the team that beat the Sabres in Games Three and Four. All-World center Peter Forsberg, who had two goals and one assist in each Flyers victory, had a solitary shot Sunday. "This was as good a game as I've seen us put together from an offensive standpoint and defensive standpoint," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about In the zone

'Philly wasn't going to change its approach when the series shifted back to HSBC Arena for Game Five Sunday afternoon. The Flyers were content to lay back, strive for the consummate close-to-the-vest game. The question was whether the Sabres could alter their preferred style to meet the challenge, find a way to win a grittier brand of hockey, one predicated upon discipline and … [Read more...] about Flyers were beaten at their own game

'"He's a complete player now," Sabres defenseman Brian Campbell said. "He's not just a guy that goes down and scores highlight-reel goals every time, although all he seems to do is score highlight goals. He's a great penalty killer, he's everything. You look at Timmy now, and he combines everything. Now, he's a dominant hockey player."' … [Read more...] about Connolly’s rise symbolizes the new NHL

'"It's kind of becoming a habit up here," Flyers center Peter Forsberg said. "We're not working hard enough. We're not getting enough chances. There's nothing to say about them winning. They were better."' … [Read more...] about Flyers say they lacked intensity