Archives for 2006

'"It was an incredible hit, and it was clean," said Kilrea. "No elbow was up. It's a chance you have, and you take it."' … [Read more...] about Killer salutes killer hit by former 67

'"I was thinking about it today over breakfast," Campbell said after Sunday morning's practice in the Amherst Pepsi Center. "We won a hockey game while going 0 for 9 on the power play."' … [Read more...] about Plenty of room for improvement

'"There's no reason to think about it now, but yeah, it wasn't a good feeling to take a penalty like that late in the third," Lydman said. "It wasn't the greatest feeling in the world. Luckily, it's just the first game and it's just the beginning. There's a new game [tonight]."' … [Read more...] about Lydman vows to play smarter

'"He's his own biggest critic," Drury said Sunday. "He's never, ever satisfied no matter what he does in a game. Just looking at the numbers he's put up in the playoffs, they're astounding. He's the biggest competitor the game has probably seen in a long time."' … [Read more...] about Sabres expect better showing from Forsberg

'"I got my wits back real quick," said Umberger, who was knocked woozy Saturday on an all-time check delivered by Buffalo defenseman Brian Campbell. "I lost a little bit of quick memory, but otherwise I felt fine. I wanted to go back out last night, but they wouldn't let me."' … [Read more...] about After big hit, Umberger may be ready to play

'TV: MSG.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Flyers

'Esche nearly stole a victory for the Flyers in the opener. "It was a tough way to lose," Knuble said after the game. But if the Sabres fail to capitalize on most of their scoring chances against the red-hot Esche, they could endure the tough loss in Game 2. That would send them to Philadelphia for Game 3 on Wednesday without home-ice advantage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres watch

'Fortunately Umberger was only feeling the effects of a stiff neck yesterday and could see action in Game 2 tonight, health permitting. "It was a legal hit ... He just caught me off guard," said Umberger, who is listed as questionable.' … [Read more...] about Sabres show they’re not scared

'"After a game like tonight, we picked up a lot of experience," he said. "For a lot of guys it was a first playoff game, first overtime game and first double-overtime game. I don't think that's going to be a major factor."' … [Read more...] about 'A little bit of a war'

'How things change. When these teams met in recent years, it was so often about the relentless Philly pressure and the Sabres hoping to hold them off with goaltending and counterattack, while catching a big break now and then. Today, it's quite the opposite.' … [Read more...] about Esche made the difference on Saturday night

'Ruff has proved adaptable, adjusting his coaching style to the N.H.L.'s new rules. The Sabres are one of the league's fastest-skating teams. On Saturday, they made the more experienced Flyers look a step slow. "You have to give him credit," Brière said of Ruff. "He's been known as a defensive coach pretty much his whole … [Read more...] about After a Rough Patch, the Sabres Look Sharp

'Take away the one "home" game the Sabres play in Rochester and the team's average attendance just at HSBC Arena alone increased nearly 11 percent this season.' … [Read more...] about Bright attendance shoots Sabres back to black ink

'"He's gotten mad at me a few times, like when you'd shoot a little high on him or something," Briere said with a laugh. "The thing about Robert is he makes it no secret if he likes you or doesn't like you. If he's mad at you, you'll know right away, and he's not going to hide behind anybody or anything. If there's a problem, you'll know right away. Then an hour later, it's … [Read more...] about Briere, Esche: Friends, but only outside crease

Worn out, but no knockout (Philadelphia Inquirer) Briere, Esche: Friends, but only outside crease (Philadelphia Inquirer) The goal is under control (Philadelphia Inquirer) One painful lesson for R.J. Umberger (Philadelphia Inquirer) Umberger rallying; can the Flyers? (Philadelphia Daily News) Esche won't make this easy for Sabres (Philadelphia Daily News) Flyers stay … [Read more...] about Monday’s Philadelphia Coverage (Updated 11:00 a.m.)

'"That's something we've got to get better at," said Kapanen, who beat goalie Ryan Miller with a backhander from in close, only to have the shot deflect off the post 13 minutes into the first overtime. "I think I should be one of the guys and I want to be one of those guys providing some offense."' … [Read more...] about Flyers offense must improve against Sabres