Archives for May 2007

'The bottom line is there should have been another angle or a higher-quality camera to reveal that the puck did indeed cross the line. Instead, we were robbed of an overtime playoff game and that is a cruel twist of fate for a hockey fan.' … [Read more...] about League needs review of replay

'During their first-round series against Atlanta, the Rangers had 24 power-play opportunities in only four games. Atlanta didn’t play disciplined, and the Rangers made them pay with five power-play goals in the series.' … [Read more...] about Stay out of the box!

'The discussion at the Sabres' practice may be animated, too, but to hear the comments from Ruff, Briere and others, you realize that this is a team that won't overreact. The Sabres believe they are the better team. Their plight in this series is similar to what the 1994 Rangers faced when they won the Cup. Facing a Vancouver team that wasn't nearly as deep … [Read more...] about No worries

'The Sabres lost back-to-back games for the first time in nearly two months. In the regular season they lost only once when the opponent netted two or fewer goals.' … [Read more...] about Video replay inconclusive on possible tying goal for Sabres

'“Relief,” he said with a smile. “I thought I made the save but when I looked at the replay I wasn’t so sure.”' … [Read more...] about eNo-goal&#8217 is quite a relief for Lundqvist

'So please, I’m begging you, on my knees, to keep the tears to a minimum and get over it. The Sabres had two controversial goals ruled in their favor on Long Island and another in Manhattan. This time, it shifted the other way, and now we’re down to a best-ofthree series going back to Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Let&#8217s review: Sabres did not play well enough to win

'Gaustad has received medical clearance to return to action and is expected to be in the Buffalo lineup for Game Five of the Eastern Conference semifinal series with the New York Rangers. The infusion of size and grit would help fortify the Sabres in a series where open ice has been scant and the workhorses reap the rewards. The plan is to see how he looks on the two off … [Read more...] about Gaustad cleared to return to action

'Brière, who had three of his seven shots in the final 20 minutes, fell facedown on the ice after shooting the puck, affording him probably the worst vantage point to make sense of what happened next. “Everyone on our side was saying it crossed the line,” Brière said.' … [Read more...] about BriEere&#8217s Chance at Stardom Ends in Video Replay

'"From what I could see it was a goal," said Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff, who was livid after the controversial call was made. "If we did a better job earlier...we had some opportunities earlier...it wouldn't have gone to that point. We got some good reviews, let's not kid ourselves."' … [Read more...] about Call cuts Sabres to core

'"It's unfortunate it took us two goals [to get going]," goalie Ryan Miller said. "You can see there are times when guys are not doing all they can be doing."' … [Read more...] about Sabres keep their cool after no-goal call

'"Whatever we say, it'll only get us in trouble," Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller said. "It's not even worth our time."' … [Read more...] about Sabres review of themselves: Poor

'Seeing their fancy-skating, high-powered offense stifled for a second straight game was amazing enough. But you know the Sabres are in trouble when they lose the benefit of the doubt in the NHL's Toronto video room. Too late to satisfy Islanders coach Ted Nolan, who thought his team was jobbed on a tying goal in Game 4 of that series, but a certain justice nonetheless.' … [Read more...] about Relentless defense perfect foil for Sabres

'"I think from what I saw it was a goal," Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff said. "But a review's a review. We've gotten our fair share, we just have to move on."' … [Read more...] about Sabres take controversy in stride

Rangers Exhale as Victory Goes Straight to Video (New York Times) Brière’s Chance at Stardom Ends in Video Replay (New York Times) Rangers' review rewinds Sabres (New York Daily News) Henrik's risky maneuver secures series turnaround (New York Daily News) Call cuts Sabres to core (New York Daily News) Garden of even (New York Post) Sabres keep their cool … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s New York Coverage

'While Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff was undoubtedly fuming about the call - he was told by the TSN crew by the bench that it was a goal - he was eerily calm after the game. Perhaps because he already has been fined once this series for being critical of officials or, more importantly, because he knows his team can't afford to dwell on the opportunity it squandered here.' … [Read more...] about Rangers tie up series after dodging a bullet