Archives for March 2001

Curtis Brown became Matt Barnaby, skating to the glass near center ice after his second-period goal and smiling obnoxiously into the front row. … [Read more...] about The Stranger

If the Gods of Hockey had any flair for the dramatic, Donald Audette would have scored on his first shot on goal in his second tour of duty as a Buffalo Sabre. … [Read more...] about Audette strikes out in 'debut' with Sabres

'When Martin Biron gets some work, Martin Biron really gets some work. Buffalo's backup goalie made 42 saves Saturday night as the Sabres beat the Southeast Division-leading Washington Capitals, 3-2.' … [Read more...] about Biron’s busy night leads to Sabres’ win

'How tough can it be, slogging through life for just under $3 million a season?' … [Read more...] about Sorry, but Peca won't find any sympathy here

'The theory around the league is that the Sabres made a killing when they acquired La Machine and Steve Heinze in deals last week. Waddell and Sabres GM Darcy Regier had spoken a few hours earlier, but the deal for Audette wasn't completed until literally the last minute when Regier sweetened the pot with prospect Kamil Piros.' … [Read more...] about Fans thrash Atlanta for shipping Audette

'The backup to Dominik Hasek, Biron has won seven games this season -- including two at the MCI Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 3, Capitals 2

'The Buffalo Sabres will win at least one round and should be considered a good bet to advance to the conference final. Great news, eh.' … [Read more...] about Sabres look ready for a serious run

How do you follow up a 33-save win against the best team in the NHL in your last outing? Simple -- stop 42 shots against one of the hottest teams in your conference. … [Read more...] about Biron outdoes himself o again

'The Sabres were being vastly outplayed but remained opportunistic. Chris Gratton came away with the puck in a scramble in the crease and flicked the shot into the net on the power play with about 10 minutes left in regulation, the game-winning goal.' … [Read more...] about Bondra Ends Drought, but Capitals' Slump Goes On

'With two of his team's top defensemen injured, goaltender Martin Biron more than picked up the slack for the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Washington 2

As the Sabres round into shape for the upcoming playoffs, they have some fresh and eager faces to help … [Read more...] about Sabres-Canucks Inside the Lines

Inside -- really Inside -- the Numbers of the Sabres' 4-2 win over the Canucks. … [Read more...] about Sabres-Canucks Crunching the Numbers

While the moves Washington made at the trade deadline were done for leadership and playoff experience, the impact of them has coincidentally stumped the Capitals' offense, which has been shut out in its last two games. … [Read more...] about Caps' offense goes south after trades

Olaf Kolzig always plays his best against the Buffalo Sabres. Since he outplayed Dominik Hasek in the Eastern Conference Finals in 1998, he has a record of 5-2-2 versus Buffalo (5-1-1 against Hasek). … [Read more...] about Will Godzilla stomp on Sabres, Hasek again?

In relative anonymity, newcomer Steve Heinze flashed his finishing touch on the first goal; his sheer will and determination in swatting in his backhanded game-winner on the second; and his poise and humility on the third in looking to set up a teammate before the empty-netter that gave him the hat trick. … [Read more...] about Heinze: A complete package of goals