The Sabres Report - February 27, 2001

Marker Sabres open long, long road trip [8:56 AM]
Buffalo News reports: 'Starting with tonight's game against the Ottawa Senators, Campbell and the Buffalo Sabres will spend the next week ricocheting around North America. Far and away the longest, most grueling trip of the Sabres' season, the whirlwind tour takes them through Ottawa, Philadelphia, Colorado, Dallas and Boston - all in eight days.'

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February 26, 2001

Marker Varada, Smehlik to miss Sabres' road trip [8:10 PM]
AP reports: '[Varada] had a headache Monday and must be symptom-free for seven days before being cleared to play, team spokesman Mike Gilbert said.'

Marker Dave: A productive day at the office [9:27 AM]
The Sabres Edge reports: Slowly but surely, cagey veteran Dave Andreychuk has recognized that if he wants to stay in the lineup and contribute, he has to do it from his office in front of the net…

Marker Sabres' shaky defense deflects Lightning [8:58 AM]
Buffalo News reports: 'Despite a three-goal lead deep into the third period, the Sabres lost focus. A couple of scary injuries preceded two Lightning short-handed goals, and the Sabres had to hold on for a 5-4 victory in front of a sold-out matinee house.'

Marker Holzinger should pay plenty for his cheap shot [8:57 AM]
Buffalo News reports: '"He's just trying to play aggressive and he doesn't know how to do it," said Sabres winger Rob Ray. "And that's why he's getting in trouble for it."'

Marker Woolley and Varada take severe hits [8:56 AM]
Buffalo News reports: 'An on-ice wedding was performed before the game for Rob Woodrow of Alexander and Tracy Clark of Tampa. Woodrow wore his Sabres jersey and Clark her Lightning jersey for the ceremony. But after they were pronounced man and wife, Clark lifted off her top to reveal a Sabres jersey underneath.'

Marker Fund raising fits Sabres alumni [7:23 AM]
Business First of Buffalo reports: 'Perhaps the biggest goal Gerry Meehan ever scored for the Buffalo Sabres wasn't against the Philadelphia Flyers in 1972. It was his creation of a Buffalo Sabres Alumni group in the 1980s.'

Marker Sabres bring in Campbell [7:22 AM]
D and C reports: 'When the Buffalo Sabres depart for Ottawa today for tomorrow's game against the Senators, left winger Vaclav Varada won't be on the plane. Instead, Brian Campbell will take his place.'

Marker Lax Lightning lose in debacle vs. Sabres [7:21 AM]
Tampa Tribune reports: 'Playing with little discipline, fire or intelligence, the Lightning fell behind 2-0 after 15 minutes and dropped a 5-4 decision to Hasek and the Sabres, self- destructing along the way in extending their road winless streak to 11 games.'

Marker Bolts' power play still powerless [7:20 AM]
Tampa Tribune reports: 'The Lightning entered Sunday's matchup against the Sabres 3-for-64 on the power play in their previous 10 games. They went 0-for-9 in beating the Blues at home and 0-for-9 again in Saturday's scoreless tie at Philadelphia. Against the Sabres, the power play was 0-for-4.'

Marker Lightning rally provides excitement, but no win [7:19 AM]
St. Petersburg Times reports: 'Stung by an awful first 10 minutes and three power-play goals, the Lightning made an uneven performance more frustrating with a rally that fell short as Buffalo won 5-4 at HSBC Arena on Sunday.'

Marker Face shield? No brawler wears one [7:18 AM]
St. Petersburg Times reports: '[Matthew Barnaby's] job description won't allow [a face shield], he said. "The job I do out there, I really can't wear one unless everyone else is wearing one," he said. "It would be pretty hypocritical.'

Marker Sabres 5, Lightning 4 [7:16 AM]
AP reports: 'The Buffalo Sabres felt fortunate to come away with a victory on Sunday.'

Marker Buffalo 5, Tampa Bay 4 [7:15 AM]
Sportsticker reports: 'Red-hot Miroslav Satan and Vladimir Tsyplakov scored 10 seconds apart in the second period and the Buffalo Sabres held on for an ugly but effective 5-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning.'

Marker Buffalo Beats Bolts [7:14 AM]
Bolt Mag reports: 'At (4-24-3-3) Tampa Bay has the worst road mark in the NHL.'

Marker Peca perfect remedy for Flames' funk [7:14 AM]
Toronto Globe & Mail reports: 'Peca would fill in many of the Flames' gaps and supply the leadership they lack. Plus, the Buffalo Sabres would be more than happy to see their holdout headache go west instead of joining a potential playoff foe in the east.'

February 25, 2001

Marker Bolts can spoil Buffalo's Sunday [11:26 AM]
The Sabres Edge reports: Although Buffalo's two games against them would say otherwise, most of the NHL hasn't had fear of being electrocuted by the Lightning.

Marker Sabres vs. Lightning [9:09 AM]
Buffalo News reports: '[Sabres] are 4-1 after allowing five goals or more the previous game.'

Marker Ruff hopes matinee is not another horror film [9:03 AM]
Buffalo News reports: '"We've put it behind us already," Ruff said of the brutal defeat that snapped an impressive four-game win streak, including two victories over New Jersey and one over Ottawa. "We only looked at one clip, and that one clip summed up everything."'

Marker Today: Lightning at Sabres [6:19 AM]
St. Petersburg Times reports: 'Tampa Bay is the worst NHL road team with four wins.'

February 24, 2001

Marker Sabres-Coyotes Crunching the Numbers [2:48 PM]
The Sabres Edge reports: Inside — really inside — the Numbers of the Sabres 7-3 loss to the Coyotes.

Marker Tkachuk! God bless you, says JR [12:57 PM]
The Sabres Edge reports: Here was a classic example of the sheer brute strength a power forward can use to dominate the opposition.

Marker Sabres serve up a soft one [9:00 AM]
Buffalo News reports: '"Soft play in our own zone killed us," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "We lost the one-on-one battles. They skated a little better, and they won the battle in special teams. They won the fight. They won the goaltending. They won offensively. "That leads up to getting smoked."'

Marker Roenick and Tkachuk are two wily Coyotes [8:58 AM]
Buffalo News reports: 'There was a sense Roenick and Tkachuk were trying to enjoy the fun while it lasts. They're intent on extracting every ounce of skill from one another before the March 13 trade deadline, and they had a ball Friday night. Roenick scored in each period, all three coming with help from Tkachuk.'

Marker 400, 401, 402 for JR [7:29 AM]
Coyote Corner reports: 'Dominik Hasek was given an early shower after allowing four goals through two periods, including Jeremy Roenick's 400th, his first of three on the night.'

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