Archives for 2006

'The referees will have a big say in this one. Buffalo in seven.' … [Read more...] about Old style vs. new style on display, but defense will be key

'The Sabres, who were locked into fourth place in the East, also waited around after their 4-0 win in Carolina to see who they would play next. "It was kind of a strange 10 or 15 minutes," Sabres forward Chris Drury said. "Whoever we got, we got. Either way, we'll be ready."' … [Read more...] about Sabres say they’re ready to face Flyers in first round

'“Having them on OLN for the playoffs, that’s not right,” said fan Wayne Schmidt of Niagara Falls. “You shouldn’t have to pay to see the playoffs for the NHL,” he said, adding that playoffs for other professional sports are aired on basic cable. To get OLN, Adelphia customers that pay about $55 for basic cable can expect to pay up to $40 more … [Read more...] about OLN to carry some NHL playoff games

Experienced Esche to start in playoffs (Philadelphia Inquirer) Most Flyers games to be on Comcast (Philadelphia Inquirer) Hitch: Chalk it up to Escheperience (Philadelphia Daily News) Written in stone (Bucks County Courier Times) No surprise, Esche will start in playoffs (Delaware County Times) Flyers a danger-Esche team (Allentown Morning Call) Rookies will play key role … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Philadelphia Coverage (Updated 9:00 a.m.)

'The Devils are the best team in the NHL right now, and the Flyers now get to avoid that team, at least for one round. Then again, the Sabres pose another set of problems.' … [Read more...] about Flyers Get a Break

'"I've found different ways of surviving here," Ruff said on Wednesday. "Somehow, I made it."' … [Read more...] about Ruff delivers on vow of coaching Sabres back into playoffs

'Buffalo (52-24-6), which finished fourth in the Eastern Conference, has struggled going 8-8-2 in games Hecht has not played.' … [Read more...] about Sabres LW Hecht expected back for playoff-opener

'Buffalo has won just 2 of 7 playoff series against the Flyers all time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Flyers – Game 1 – Some History

'In the first round of the playoffs, MSG has the rights to pre-empt any cable network coverage of the Sabres' games with its broadcast. It has exercised that right. Even though the Outdoor Life Network will be carrying two Sabres-Flyers games, on Saturday and April 28 respectively, in upstate New York the games will be seen on MSG. The only first round game that might … [Read more...] about Sabres post-season picture comes into focus

'This will be the sixth time in the Sabres' past seven playoff appearances that they'll visit the City of Brotherly Love.' … [Read more...] about That settles it: Flyers are next

'Left wing Ales Kotalik, defenseman Henrik Tallinder and goaltender Martin Biron dressed for all 82 games, the only Sabres to experience every high and low of a season that will continue with the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Three earn gold star for attendance

'“Buffalo is an offensively skilled team,” Mike Knuble said. “They have a lot of people who can move the puck. They try to skate around teams. Their young goalie (Ryan Miller) is having a great year, and I think he's given them a lot of confidence. They play well in front of him."' … [Read more...] about Sabres should be sharp

'The Sabres will open the playoffs Saturday in the Marina against Philadelphia. The OLN game will begin at 7:05.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Open The Playoffs At Home Saturday

'J.P. Dumont scored twice in the win over Carolina to bring his season total to 20. Dumont becomes the sixth Sabre this season to reach the 20-goal plateau joining Daniel Briere, Maxim Afinogenov, Thomas Vanek, Ales Kotalik, and Chris Drury.' … [Read more...] about Sabres End Season With Second-straight Shutout

'Buffalo in six.' … [Read more...] about First-round breakdown: Flyers vs. Sabres