Archives for May 2007

'"It was going to be a battle," defenseman Brian Campbell said of overtime. "They're a great team."' … [Read more...] about Sabres face long odds after double-overtime loss

'"As the puck came across the net, Vanek was in the act of shooting and his hand came forward," King said. "We looked hard for all the angles to deem that (the) puck was off the glove. ... The fact (is) that (Vanek) was in (a) shooting motion ... and he was in the act of moving his glove forward, and that is ruled no goal."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Report

'The depth that Buffalo was praised for before the series began seems to have become its biggest downfall -- since no line is really clicking, Ruff doesn’t have a go-to unit when he needs one.' … [Read more...] about eDepth&#8217 has become a problem for Sabres

'“We’ve got CBC and Versus and overhead camers and in-net cameras. The result of looking hard at alll replays, one of our replays was a blown-up version that actually really clearly was a blown-up version that actually really clearly showed this puck did indeed hit his glove as he was in the act of shooting, and that was what we finally made our call on.”' … [Read more...] about NHL on Vanek&#8217s goal: ”We don&#8217t judge intent”

'This was the first exhibition of solid team play by the Sabres, striving to prove they're not just a collection of fine individual talent. Their opponents in this series have taken this long ride because they are a tight, determined group, playing defined roles.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo’s best shot not enough

'"I watched a lot of video from the old-school games I played in. I'm embarrassed. I'm being dead serious. I'm embarrassed."' … [Read more...] about Ruff gives new-school hockey top marks

'Yes, among the things Emery found to do in Buffalo was prove the Sabres might not have the huge edge in the goaltending matchup many people think they did. Miller helped him with some suspect play of his own.' … [Read more...] about Will this spring be Miller time?

Sens get it done (Ottawa Sun) Quest for the Holy Grail (Ottawa Sun) Sens keep finding a way (Ottawa Sun) Will this spring be Miller time? (Ottawa Sun) Game Story (Ottawa Sun) Dom on tap for Emery, Sens? (Ottawa Sun) Fans must seize the moment (Ottawa Sun) Champ to champ (Ottawa Sun) Victory Drive (Ottawa Sun) Senators lucky number is 7 (Ottawa Sun) Sens win by Sabres' … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Ottawa Coverage

'"They got handed another five-on-three, same as the previous game, on tough calls," said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff, whose club was 0-for-7 on the power play (and is 0-for-12 so far in the series). "Give us a couple five-on-three."' … [Read more...] about Senators take 2-0 series lead

'As if the 4-3 double overtime decision in Game 2 last night wasn't a crushing enough blow in itself, the Sens did it by erasing an early two-goal lead by the Sabres and then surviving a game-tying, OT-creating goal by Daniel Briere with only 5.8 seconds left in the third. That's one heck of a double whammy.' … [Read more...] about Sens rally to take control

'The Sabres came close to getting back in the series, though, when Daniel Briere, the subject of much speculation because of his poor outing in the first game, got them to overtime. He scored with 5.8 seconds left in the third period and goaltender Ryan Miller on the bench for an extra attacker to tie the score 3-3. He was left alone in front of the net and swept the puck … [Read more...] about Corvo gives Senators stranglehold on series

'It featured two of the most talented teams in the league and undoubtedly the two quickest in a sport that finally woke up to the fact that it was putting its fans to sleep.' … [Read more...] about Sens and Sabres show 'New' NHL at its best

'"We have 24 hours to wrap our heads around it," Miller said. "If they can come in here and steal some games, we're definitely capable of it. ... Tonight shouldn't leave us feeling too good. We should come out hungry."' … [Read more...] about Ottawa 4, Buffalo 3, 2OT

'Ruff had a surprise waiting for Ottawa in Game 2, deciding to match up Briere's line on Jason Spezza's top unit. Chris Drury's line had been matched up most of the year and all of these playoffs against the opponent's top line but Ruff shook things up after Spezza and company had too many chances in Game 1. It also gave Briere more ice time, which had … [Read more...] about Corvo scores OT winner, Sens beat Sabres to take 2-0 East Conference lead

'Tom Preissing was rated by most as the third-best player in a three-way trade last July. How things have changed in 10 months.' … [Read more...] about Preissing proves a major addition by Muckler but can the Sens keep him?