Archives for May 2, 2001

'"He really is a gamer," said Sabres defenseman Jason Woolley, a former Penguins player and, like Hasek, an unabashed Jagr fan. "He's very competitive, and he's the best in the world. There was no question he was coming back; it was just a matter of when he was healthy enough. "Obviously, Mario (Lemieux) works a lot better off him. It's … [Read more...] about Hasek: Jagr's return changes plans

'NHL teams are more dependent on ticket sales than any of the other three major professional sports - football, basketball and baseball - because they do not generate the same television revenue. "Our revenues are largely ticket-driven," McMillan said.' … [Read more...] about Penguins raise prices

'Buffalo Sabres goaltender Dominik Hasek hasn't drawn rave reviews for his performance in the playoffs, but the fact remains that he is stopping about 92 percent of the shots that come his way.' … [Read more...] about Hasek back in regular form

'After nearly a week of attempting to hide various injuries suffered in Game 1 against the Buffalo Sabres while dealing with public fallout from that as well as Mario Lemieux's comments to the national media, Pittsburgh Penguins captain Jagr finally spoke out Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about 'Even if I'm traded, I want to leave a champion'

'He's been accused of quitting on his team, he's been called a coach killer and he's been accused of faking injuries in the playoffs. Sound familiar? Perhaps only Buffalo Sabres goalie Dominik Hasek can possibly relate to what Jaromir Jagr has endured from fans and media in the past few days.' … [Read more...] about Jagr's plight sounds familiar to Hasek

'"One day at a time," said Stevens, the tone of his voice underscoring both the truth and the sadness of that cliche. "I think how that sounds and, you know, I laugh a little bit. But that's where it is for me right now. I'm sober, and I know I'll do my best today, and I'll do my best tomorrow." … [Read more...] about Stevens: Clean checks

'The same might be said about Andrew Ference himself, the wiry little defenceman from Sherwood Park, Alta., who was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins so low...in the 1997 entry draft that no one, least of all him, ever expected that he would one day be his lifelong hero Mario Lemieux's teammate...'. … [Read more...] about Little Penguin who could

'That charley horse was in Jaromir Jagr's shoulder all along, and the speculation surrounding it is causing the Pittsburgh Penguins winger some pain below the belt.' … [Read more...] about Jagr, nursing shoulder injury, may play tonight

'The Sabres are rolling four lines to the Penguins' three and in Game 3 it looked like that was catching up to the Pittsburgh forwards.' … [Read more...] about Jagr speaks his mind about team

'So, despite a strained right shoulder that probably needs another week to mend, Jagr expects to play Wednesday night as the Penguins try to take a 3-1 series lead against the Buffalo Sabres in the Eastern Conference semifinals.' … [Read more...] about Penguins look for Jagr's return to reawaken offense

'Jaromir Jagr expects to play Game 4 against Buffalo on Wednesday after missing the Pittsburgh Penguins' last two games because of a strained right shoulder.' … [Read more...] about Jagr expects to play Game 4

John Muckler protested that Mike Keane's illegal pick warranted an interference call and that the goal should be nullified. Referee Dan Marouelli rejected the pleas from Buffalo's bench and play resumed. … [Read more...] about When the Buffalo Roamed o May 2, 1993