Archives for April 2007

'Jason Blake, who led the team with 40 goals this season, scored just once in the playoffs, while snipers Ryan Smyth, Miroslav Satan, Alexei Yashin and Viktor Kozlov combined for a paltry two goals in five games.' … [Read more...] about Islanders’ snipers come up empty

'"There are no easy games when you get down to the final eight," Buffalo head coach Lindy Ruff said. "There were pockets where we dominated and pockets where they were exceptional."' … [Read more...] about Sabres edge feisty Isles

'Sean Hill had to stand in front of two dozen teammates yesterday morning and explain why their leading hitter, Sean Hill, was not going to play in the game which could eliminate his New York Islanders.' … [Read more...] about Sean Hill suspended

'Miller stopped 30 shots overall, his best coming on Miroslav Satan with 12 seconds left. Satan cut across the crease and had Miller beat before the goalie spun around and stuck out his glove hand, getting enough of Satan's shot to turn it aside. Miller than scrambled to the side of the net to prevent Alexei Yashin from wrapping in the rebound.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, NY Islanders 3

'Miroslav Satan, Trent Hunter and Chris Campoli each scored and Rick DiPietro finished with 23 saves for New York, which outshot Buffalo 18-5 in the third period and almost sent the game into overtime.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, NY Islanders 3

'The Islanders would finally get on the board early in the third on a goal by Miroslav Satan. Just two minutes later Thomas Vanek would set up Maxim Afinogenov to get the lead back to three goals. The Isles would not go away though as Trent Hunter made it 4-2 halfway through the third. Then Chris Campoli would make it 4-3 with seven minutes remaining in regulation. But the … [Read more...] about Sabres Hold On, Advance To Second Round

'If Tampa Bay rallies to win their series against New Jersey, Buffalo will play the Lightning. If the Devils win the series, the Sabres will take on the New York Rangers in the Eastern Conference semifinals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sink Isles in five

'"These guys made it tough on us," said co-captain Daniel Briere. "We heard all the experts picks; Sabres were going to win in four games, maybe five if the Islanders are lucky. It was much tougher than that."' … [Read more...] about Miller Saves The Day and Series

'Although the comfort of a blowout in the making almost degenerated into a self-induced implosion for the Sabres, they ultimately inflicted their own season-long abuse policy of opponents by backing up their counterpunching attack with timely defensive plays and clutch goaltending when it mattered most.' … [Read more...] about ECQF # 5: Sabres 4, Islanders 3

'Maybe my memory is fading, but I don’t remember Ted Nolan whining to officials during his tenure with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about First Round Playoffs

'"It was the save of the series," said Satan, who was the game's third star with a goal and assist. "I don't know how he saved it."' … [Read more...] about Saving the day

'Henrik Tallinder and Toni Lydman: I don’t know if it is because they are hurt, or if it is just because they are panicking, but these two have had a rocky last couple of games. Friday night’s game wasn’t any better. Dishonorable mention: Sabres' third-period effort.' … [Read more...] about Playoffs finally arrive in downtown Buffalo

A tough Price to beat for Amerks in series (Rochester D&C) Experience pays off (Hamilton Spectator) Fans missing great hockey (Hamilton Spectator) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'"Canadiens fans are the best," Johnson said while standing in a Washington Street parking lot. "They come to town with a lot of money." Instead, the Sabres are playing the New York Islanders - not the same draw as the Leafs or Canadiens. "I almost gagged when I heard it was the Islanders," he said. "Who cares about them?"' … [Read more...] about Scalpers suffer in playoffs

'Two of the three wholesalers who distributed the 65,000 cases of the specially packaged beer, Try-it Distributing in Lancaster and Lake Beverage in West Henrietta, Thursday said they expect to be out of it today.' … [Read more...] about Bud's suds back Sabres