Archives for April 2010

'You're supposed to accept a first-round flameout and see this as a young team whose time is coming. But when does it become time for Connolly, Pominville and Roy? When will they be held accountable for leading a playoff run?' … [Read more...] about Regier model for Sabres didn’t work

'The Sabres’ power play went a stunning ‘zero-of-19’ in the series. The Bruins, who only outscored the Sabres 16-15, tallied six times on the man advantage, including twice to open up an early two-goal lead Monday. There’s the series, folks.' … [Read more...] about Play of special teams costly for Sabres in 4-2 series loss

'“Injuries are part of the game,” Vanek said. “It sucks. I felt like at the end of the year I played my best hockey. I finally felt good, then that happened.”' … [Read more...] about Vanek could have made a difference

'Quinn says Tuesday he's "very disappointed" a day after the Sabres were eliminated from the postseason in a 4-3 loss to Boston in Game 6 of their series. That's not what he was expecting from a team that won the Northeast Division title and featured goalie Ryan Miller, the Winter Olympics MVP and NHL Vezina Trophy finalist.' … [Read more...] about Sabres minority owner disappointed by early exit

'Intermission didn't halt the run of dumb penalties. Tim Connolly, at the Boston goal line, cross-checked Wideman from behind just 16 seconds into the second. Connolly and Tallinder watched from the box as Boston scored on the four-on-three.' … [Read more...] about Battling to bitter end, Sabres bow to Bruins

'"I felt good enough to play," said Vanek, who had missed three games after getting taken out by Boston defenseman Johnny Boychuk in Game Two. "We were pretty desperate. Right away on the first shift, I had a good chance and put it in [Rask's] chest. Second period another good chance and missed. I was put back in the lineup to bring offense and I disappointed on … [Read more...] about Vanek gets goal, but laments his misses

'"When you lose a seven-game series, you have to say the other team is better," Grier said. "There's no excuses and no way around it. We had our chances to grab hold of this series, and we didn't take advantage. They did."' … [Read more...] about Tough series exposes cracks in foundation

'"Playing against that kind of goalie, it's never easy to score goals," Rask said. "If you don't get traffic and make the plays we did today, you're not going to score on him. He played really good games but as a goalie you know that there are shots that you can't stop."' … [Read more...] about Rask revels after outdueling Miller

'Sabres' power play never materialized, finishing 0 for 19. Penalty killers joined the missing persons list, allowing five goals in the final three games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres-Bruins analysis: How the game was won

Second coming (Boston Globe) No advantage for Sabres (Boston Globe) Krejci got it started (Boston Globe) Satan gets best of Miller once again (Boston Globe) Never a dull moment for Bruins (Boston Herald) Bruins digging in for seconds (Boston Herald) Tuukka Rask gives Bruins a chance (Boston Herald) Marc Savard awaits pass (Boston Herald) Black Aces watch, wait (Boston … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Boston Coverage

'Lindy Ruff, coach of the third-seeded Sabres, didn’t have to look far for reasons his team failed to advance in its first playoff trip in three years. His power play was frustrated again on three tries Monday to go 0-for-19 in the series. Thomas Vanek had a point in all three games he played, including Monday’s brave comeback, but missed three games when chopped … [Read more...] about Bruins’ win ousts Sabres

'Buffalo, which missed the playoffs in each of the past two seasons, has not advanced since reaching the conference semifinals in 2006 and ’07.' … [Read more...] about Bruins beat Sabres 4-3 to win series in 6 games

'Vanek recorded a goal in defeat and Ryan Miller allowed four scores on 32 shots for Buffalo, which failed to net a playoff series win after missing the postseason for each of the previous two campaigns.' … [Read more...] about Boston 4, Buffalo 3

'Miro Satan continued to haunt his former team by providing the game-winning goal in the final period.' … [Read more...] about First Round Knockout: Sabres Fall to Bruins 4-3

'“They’re playing on a heck of a stage for the first time,” he said. “Even Tyler Myers started off pretty slowly in the series but has gained confidence as this series has gone on, and I think Tyler Ennis has been the same case.”' … [Read more...] about Rookies key as Sabres look to even series