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'They have it all figured out over in the Czech Republic. "I get e-mails and I read the newspapers on the Internet every day," Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Roman Cechmanek said. "The Czech newspapers write, 'Who is going to be better? Dominik [Hasek] or me?' Same thing you write." Well? "See you in two weeks," Cechmanek said.' … [Read more...] about Czech and balanced

'The first thing to know about the masked men for the Flyers and the Buffalo Sabres is they are great goaltenders. The second thing to know is they aren't from around here. Not geographically. Not stylistically, either.' … [Read more...] about Goalie styles are same, but different

'"I might be foolish in saying this to the players, but you have to pay the price at all costs. If you take a shot off the foot, guess what? Your foot might be broken. That's how it has to be."' … [Read more...] about Barber's tone has playoff ring

'Hasek and Cechmanek took similar paths out of the Czech Republic to their playoff meeting. Both were late draft picks -- (Hasek 207th), (Cechmanek 171st) -- and they played five seasons in the Czech Republic before making their NHL debuts.' … [Read more...] about Flyers, Sabres are coveting goals

'Cechmanek's play has put him in line for the Vezina Trophy as the top goaltender, an award Hasek has won five times.' … [Read more...] about Flyers' Cechmanek, Sabres' Hasek renew rivalry tonight

'The Sabres will fly back to Buffalo immediately after today's Game 1 of their Stanley Cup playoff series against the Philadelphia Flyers, and not return until Friday prior to Game 2 Saturday at the First Union Center.' … [Read more...] about Flyers Notebook

'Is Hasek the scariest goaltender in the playoffs? ''I think it's either Hasek or Eddie Belfour,'' ESPN analyst Barry Melrose says.' … [Read more...] about Hasek's stellar play intimidates teams in playoffs

'One piece of evidence the Buffalo Sabres used in deciding to acquire Steve Heinze in March was the fact that the Columbus Blue Jackets truly didn't want to part with him.' … [Read more...] about Heinze, Sabres the right mix

'Confidence is critical, and Philadelphia has it right now against Buffalo. Flyers in six.' … [Read more...] about First Round Preview: Sabres vs. Flyers

'"It's disappointing," he said. "It goes along with the rest of the year."' … [Read more...] about Andreychuk down over late scratching

'Denied home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs, the Sabres will fly back to Buffalo after Wednesday night's game in Philadelphia only to return to Philly Friday afternoon. The extra pair of one-hour flights, Ruff said, is preferable to sticking around a city renowned for its out-of-control fans.' … [Read more...] about Ruff will become frequent flyer

'Once again, Doug Gilmour will commute from the planet he has inhabited when the games are played for real. His three-year, $18-million US contract is up this summer and he speaks of retirement in hopeful terms. Gilmour's Buffalo Sabres have all the elements to boost his Stanley Cup total to two. This is the Killer's last stand.' … [Read more...] about The rest is history

'"It's one of those things that after a while, you don't score for so long, in the back of your mind, you begin to think you can't score on this guy," LeClair said. "Roman has had that effect on a lot of teams this year."' … [Read more...] about Flyers hope Cechmanek can again befuddle Sabres

'A jaded media and fan base, impatient for the Stanley Cup that seemed so close but never quite arrived in the Eric Lindros Era, perhaps has not given full credit to this group. Inside the locker room, there is a quiet feeling that whatever challenge is presented can be met.' … [Read more...] about Flyers have been up to challenges

'He's been bothered by a back injury and a sore knee. But the time off has given him sufficient time to heal. With Keith Primeau sidelined by a sprained knee, the Flyers will need all the additional firepower they can muster. Tocchet had a goal and three assists in the Flyers' five-game elimination of the Sabres last year.' … [Read more...] about Tocchet says he's raring to go in the playoffs