Archives for May 19, 2007

'"We don't condone that kind of activity," Leeder said after the team arrived in Buffalo in preparation for Game 5 on Saturday. "This is the least we should be doing in this case."' … [Read more...] about Senators offer Sabres fan free tickets following assault

'"He's got some great natural instincts," said Ruff. "You can't teach or tell him what to do in those situations. Those are gifts that he has that he needs to use when he has a chance inside the system."' … [Read more...] about Stafford could replace ailing Sabres forward Zubrus in Game 5

'Cyril Leeder, the Senators chief operating officer, said Friday the team has offered tickets to Renee Luck after learning the Buffalo woman was repeatedly punched in the face following the Sabres' 3-2 win in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference final Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Ottawa Senators offer Sabres fan free tickets following assault

'She stands sentry after practices and games, guarding the team logo that has been imprinted in the Ottawa Senators' dressing room. When the media hordes descend, notepads and tape recorders and cameras at the ready to record the innermost thoughts of Antoine Vermette, Erin the Intern has to steer them around the centurion character in the middle of the room.' … [Read more...] about Keepers of the carpet

'"You can't say enough about the guy," Buffalo defenseman Henrik Tallinder said. "He's been great and with that kind of goaltending, we know we can still win it."' … [Read more...] about Miller’s stellar play keeps Sabres alive, focused

'Why Buffalo will win: The Sabres will be back home in front of their faithful fans, which could give them an emotional boost. Still forced to play "desperation hockey" as they're still on the brink of elimination. Miller will again give them a chance to win with his strong goaltending.' … [Read more...] about Can Sabres keep it going?

'Will all of the bashers who look down their noses, especially their media noses, at the humble little city with the best hockey team left alive in the country start to come to grips with the fact that the Leafs are actually Canada's worst team, have been for years and would have to work very hard to just get into position to be fitted for the choking dog collar that … [Read more...] about End of days

'The choice is do you put Dan Paille or Drew Stafford in? For me, the choice is elementary. Paille is a good hard-working player while Stafford is a young player that has game-breaking qualities.' … [Read more...] about Paille or Stafford?

'Roy provided the jam in Game 4 that the Sabres desperately needed. If he can repeat that in Game 5 and goaltender Ryan Miller can steal the show one more time, then yes, we do have a series.' … [Read more...] about A New Senators/Sabres Series?

'“There have been two things that have been important to me while I’ve been stationed overseas and that’s my family and the Sabres."' … [Read more...] about Sabres bring Newton closer to home

'I’m here to urge anyone who reads this to simply enjoy the game. You see, this team has energized the city of Buffalo, and the surrounding areas. But with one loss, all of the hopes and dreams of the most excitable fans will be dashed permanently.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, fans just need to take it one game at a time

'For the down-and-almost-out Buffalo Sabres, Game 4 is their last chance to stand up for themselves. With savvy coaching, stellar goaltending and some shocking goals, not to mention perfect penalty killing, they do exactly that.' … [Read more...] about Down, not out