Archives for 2006

'Watching the Sabres slice the Flyers into progressively smaller pieces was entertaining at first but then ... well, it got embarrassing. By the time Derek Roy, Jiri Novotny and Thomas Vanek scored Buffalo’s seventh, eighth and ninth goals, respectively, I wanted to look away. Are these really the Philadelphia Flyers -- slow, toothless, confused? Where is the fire? … [Read more...] about Where have you gone, Dave Schultz?

'I can't think of another team in any professional league that has capitalized more on the major rule changes than the Sabres in the last two seasons. The NHL wanted to open up the game to showcase the speed and skills of its athletes, and no other team has more players with both.' … [Read more...] about Sabres most entertaining act in sports today

Veteran Petr Nedved, Niko Dimitrakos and Nolan Baumgartner were waived Wednesday after one of the Philadelphia Flyers' most lopsided losses in franchise history. … [Read more...] about Flyers waive trio after Buffalo blowout

'“We chased them all over the ice,” Flyers’ captain Peter Forsberg said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres give Flyers one more reminder

'Were you satisfied with your performance at the camp and did you get any feedback on it? FS: There was a feedback-interview with everyone that joined the camp. They seemed to be quite happy with what they have seen, but they told me that I have to work hard on improving my strength and stamina, but of course I did already know that and I try to work as hard as possible to … [Read more...] about Q&A with Felix Schutz

'The Sabres blew the game open in the second and started quickly when Thomas Vanek would knock in his own rebound on a rush just 37 seconds into the period. Buffalo would notch two power play goals one minute apart from Jaroslav Spacek and Chris Drury. It was Spacek’s first goal as a Sabre. The Sabres would pour it on scoring three more goals before the end of the … [Read more...] about Sabres Rout Flyers 9-1

'Seven Sabres had at least two points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres mint a goal rush

'Well, the Sabres did that Tuesday night, beating the helpless Flyers, 9-1, in a performance so electrifying it might have restored power to half the homes in the county.' … [Read more...] about Sabres take the nation by storm

'Whether it was the repeated countdown for more goals, the screams of "We want 10!" or the fake cheers when Flyers goaltender Robert Esche made a few saves late, the HSBC Arena crowd let Philly know it has a long way to go to match the sizzling Sabres. As if the 9-1 score blazing from the Jumbotron wasn't enough.' … [Read more...] about Fans pile on against familiar Philly foes

'The Paychex founder, who bought the bankrupt team in 2003, has used his marketing skills to attract sellout crowds. In fact, on Tuesday, NHL.com announced that the new Sabres jerseys are the best-selling in the league.' … [Read more...] about Sabres and Golisano: A Winning Combination

'"It was one of those nights where everything went our way."' … [Read more...] about Sabres score 9 to crush Flyers

Sabres cut the Flyers to pieces (Philadelphia Inquirer) It's not too early for line shake-up (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers snowed under by Sabres (Philadelphia Daily News) Hitchcock, Ruff continue feud from playoff series (Philadelphia Daily News) Flyers get snowed under in Buffalo (Bucks County Courier Times) Hitchcock, Ruff can laugh about 'feud' (Bucks County Courier … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Philadelphia Coverage (Updated 8:45 a.m.)

'Speed kills and Buffalo used every ounce of theirs...'. … [Read more...] about Six in second leads to big win

'It wasn't a candlelit dinner but Sabres coach Lindy Ruff will gladly settle for the generous gifts left behind by Ken Hitchcock's turnover-prone defense in a rout that pushed Buffalo's spotless record to 6-0-0 and looked every bit the continuation of the Sabres' blowout-laced win in last spring's Eastern Conference quarterfinal series.' … [Read more...] about Game # 6: Sabres 9, Flyers 1

Thomas Vanek and Derek Roy score twice, and Maxim Afinogenov adds a spectacular goal and four assists as seven different Sabres tally in a 9-1 rout of the Flyers at HSBC Arena. … [Read more...] about Postgame Power Play: Sabres 9, Flyers 1