Archives for May 2007

'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

'"We all make mistakes," said Kalinin. "You just have to work through it and focus on the next game. "[That turnover] didn't effect me at all."' … [Read more...] about Kalinin's Confidence Fine

' "I think Ryan's response has been excellent," said Ruff. "Any team looks back and looks over their shoulder, and sees their goaltender. They know that most nights, he can't have an off night to win. He's got to be - if it's not your best effort, it's got to be close to your best player to win in the league."' … [Read more...] about Up to the Challenge

'The Senators have already offered the couple club seats for a possible Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final on Monday or a regular season game next season, as well as dinner at the arena's Club Red Restaurant and Lounge. Also, the Westin Ottawa hotel added an overnight stay for their visit.' … [Read more...] about Sens offer tickets to assaulted Sabres fan

'If Zubrus can't go, it's likely that Drew Stafford will take his place in the line-up according to WGR's Paul Hamilton. Stafford skated on the 4th line in practice this afternoon with Ales Kotalik and Adam Mair.' … [Read more...] about Zubrus Doubtful; Stafford On Standby

'The Sabres are feeding off the old 'us-against-the-world' mantra, knowing few people believe they can be the first NHL team in 33 years to come back from a 3-0 series deficit. "We've heard a lot of rumours that it was over, but nobody has told us that it's officially over so we're still battling," said Briere. "We're going to … [Read more...] about Sabres hope to shift pressure to Senators with another win in Game 5

'That the Senators were every bit as good as Buffalo down the stretch after stumbling out of the gate does nothing to ease the sting of such a devastating defeat. This was their year, the Sabres were supposed to go all the way and, at long last, fulfill the promises that previous Sabre teams and the Bills - oh, those Bills - were never able to keep. They had a heavy burden … [Read more...] about Buffalo may need to delay stanley cup celebration

'Brian Campbell played nearly half the game -- 29 minutes, 32 seconds -- and earned a team-high 35 shifts. Henrik Tallinder clocked in at 27:05, Toni Lydman was at 23:24 and Teppo Numminen played 23:12.' … [Read more...] about The defense is on the clock

'“They do all these amazing things and get you thinking they’re different, that they’re immune from the bad stuff that happens to our sports teams. But I’m not going to let my heart get broken again.”' … [Read more...] about One win revives a heartbeat