Archives for February 2001

'Martin Biron's last two outings were disappointing. So on Friday he was sent down to the minors.' … [Read more...] about Biron's demotion merely a chance to play

'But lately Afinogenov has been putting together a more complete game, a pleasant trend the Sabres hope continues tonight at 7:30 against the New Jersey Devils in HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Afinogenov taking game to the Max

'When Martin Biron joined the Rochester Americans yesterday for a one-game conditioning assignment, goaltending consultant Jim Corsi passed along one word of advice: spot. And no, he wasn't talking about a dog. It's a reminder of how to approach the game. Square up to the shooter, position yourself, and be on time.' … [Read more...] about Biron gets needed game action

'Chris Taylor is again nearing the magic number 10 with the Buffalo Sabres. For the Rochester Americans, it could be the tragic number. It means he may not be returning.' … [Read more...] about Amerks must do without Taylor

'Buffalo was able to control the tempo and tone of the game. Buffalo won most of the face-offs, giving them control of the puck. Buffalo held the leads and played their patient, defensive game. Hasek thwarted any chances Atlanta had over the final two periods of the game.' … [Read more...] about Round 2 to Sabres

It seemed fitting that on a night when Sabre alumni great Mike Ramsey was honored, the younger Rhett Warrener made the difference for his team in a similar style. … [Read more...] about A Hall of Fame night for Warrener

In a word, the ceremony for the three new inductees into the Sabres' Hall of Fame, Jerry Korab, Mike Ramsey and scout Mike Racicot, was disappointing. … [Read more...] about No-shows an insult to inductees

'Lindy Ruff reached straight for the jumper cables Thursday night. One end was connected to Rob Ray, the other to Eric Boulton. Charge!' … [Read more...] about Razor and Bolts ignite Sabres

'Midway through the second period, Warrener took a cross-ice pass from Vaclav Varada and tapped it across the crease and into the net.' … [Read more...] about Surprise! Warrener nets winner

'The Rigas family runs Adelphia and owns the Sabres. It expects to lose $19 million on the team this year. Had this deal fallen through, odds are a For Sale sign would go up outside the arena.' … [Read more...] about Adelphia deal eases pain for city, Sabres

'The Sabres were back to playing the type of tight-checking, physical hockey that got them to the Stanley Cup finals two years ago and Thursday made it work for a 3-1 win over the Thrashers before 17,881 at HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Thrashers rattled by Sabres

'Miroslav Satan had one goal and one assist and Rhett Warrener broke a 1-1 tie in the second period as the Sabres avenged a 5-4 win by the Thrashers two nights earlier.' … [Read more...] about Game report

'Audette, reiterating previous remarks about his final days with the Sabres, said, "I left on a little sour note....I still don't regret anything I did. In the end it came down to principle as much as anything else. I think they could have been more fair in the end."' … [Read more...] about Negotiations with Audette moving along

'Eight of Buffalo's next nine games are against winning teams, including two each against Ottawa and New Jersey, who sit atop the Eastern Conference standings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 3, Thrashers 1

'"You got to give them full credit, they did a great job on (former Sabre Donald) Audette and (Ray) Ferraro," Atlanta coach Curt Fraser said. "When you play against a team like Buffalo and they turn it up a notch and Hasek is in goal, they are a pretty good hockey club."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Atlanta 1