Archives for 2006

'For those of you with Center Ice some good news. Center Ice will go with local RSN feeds which means subscribers will not have to suffer through a network changing games like TSN did last night (which caused Center Ice viewers to miss half of the 2nd and 3rd periods).' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Flyers, Game 3

'Lindy Ruff knows he's big in his city-- that's how he likes it.' … [Read more...] about Best-loved Sabre is behind bench

'"I think Hitch is right," Ruff said yesterday in the wake of the Sabres' 8-2 win over the Flyers Monday, giving Buffalo a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference quarter-final. "I've got to focus on my team and how I want them to play. And that's where it's all going to lie."' … [Read more...] about Ruff turns focus away from ‘idiots’

'What is ironic about Campbell's aberrational physicality -- he had only 16 penalty minutes in 79 games this season -- is that he is the kind of player who has benefited the most from the NHL's crackdown on the clutching and grabbing and cheap-shoting that once plagued the sport. With more room to operate in "the new NHL" Campbell scored 12 goals and 44 points this year after … [Read more...] about Big hit by Campbell has Philly totally off its game

'In each game, Buffalo has gotten off to a quick start. “I think we’re mentally prepared for these games. It’s crazy to say you have to get mentally prepared for a playoff game, but it’s true. Everyone wants to go out and make a difference,” Derek Roy said. “We played at home and got some great support from our fans. Going on the road … [Read more...] about Tough talk subsides before Game 3

'Teal says should the Sabres win, he expects a lot of people to drop by Thursday about hotels, flights, and tickets to Friday's game four, when the Sabres could sweep the Flyers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Fan Travel Not Big For Game Three

'Being a fan of Buffalo's sports teams is akin to being kicked in the gut hard, after you've been beaten down and mugged at your own party. Boston Red Sox fans used to know our plight, but now only the Chicago Cubs' beleaguered fan base recognizes our tantalizing plight. Even after a record-setting year, Buffalo sports reality rears its ugly head and footballs sail wide while … [Read more...] about Checking expectations

'Campbell doesn't look the part of the bad guy the crowd will perceive him as being. Unlike the menacing Stevens, who was put together like an NFL linebacker and had an intimidating scowl, Campbell is slightly built and could pass as the class nerd. His listed size of 6 feet and 191 pounds seems an exaggeration. Campbell has repeatedly expressed regret for injuring Umberger, … [Read more...] about Will hits keep on coming?

'The obvious question is why the Flyers felt they could wade into Game 2 after what happened in Game 1. The answer they don't want to contemplate is that they had no choice. The Sabres are that much faster and that much better. They set the tempo. They forced the issue. And they will try to do it again tonight.' … [Read more...] about The old, tired Flyers need rescue from Sabres tonight

'The flight took a little over an hour. The odyssey took 11 hours longer than that. And when it was over, after Robert Byczkowski and his wife, Angela, had sat through Monday's cancellations and delays at Newark (N.J.) Airport, after they had flown to Rochester, N.Y., and driven to their home in Buffalo, only one part of his life remained unchanged. A season ticketholder, he … [Read more...] about Missing game a real trip

'Hitchcock said he hadn't called Ruff or heard about any possible fine that the NHL might levy.' … [Read more...] about Hitchcock apologetic about use of Ruff language

Flyers must find way out of 2-0 hole (Philadelphia Inquirer) Will hits keep on coming? (Philadelphia Inquirer) The old, tired Flyers need rescue from Sabres tonight (Philadelphia Inquirer) No Game 3 comeback for Primeau (Philadelphia Inquirer) Eastern Conference Quarterfinals Game 3: Flyers vs. Sabres (Philadelphia Inquirer) Chairing the meeting (Philadelphia Daily … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Philadelphia Coverage (Updated 11:00 a.m.)

'"It really showed that this team won't be intimidated and pushed around," said Jay McKee, Campbell's defensive partner. "It was good that we, being known as the smaller, speedier team, were able to keep up with their level of physical play."' … [Read more...] about Sabres' Campbell suddenly a big hit in Buffalo

'"I apologize for using that word," Hitchcock said. "It shouldn't have happened."' … [Read more...] about Calmer Flyers regroup after embarrassing loss

'“I was trying to spark the team,” Esche said.' … [Read more...] about The Flyers&#8217 good tactics didn&#8217t work