With the announcement of one minute remaining, the Sabres pulled Crozier but struggled to muster any offense. Before five consecutive faceoffs, the fans conceded the outcome and displayed their emotions for the effort their Sabres had given. Chants of "Thank You Sabres" — a tribute that originated at the end of a long home unbeaten streak during the 1973 season and was heard once again with the Sabres on the brink of elimination from their very first playoff series a few months later — roared through the rafters.
Archives for May 27, 2001
In hindsight, calling Lemieux ordinary in playoffs was kind
'I still believe the best [Michael Peca trade] possibility comes from Long Island, in part because Isles GM Mike Milbury is in a desperate situation. Sources said last year the Isles were willing to part with center Tim Connolly, a future impact player, in a package for Peca. The Isles have the second pick overall. Connolly and the pick in a package for Peca and someone else makes more sense.'
Bills, Sabres rest little in hectic off season
'Any season is draining but losing from ahead, three games to two and failing to hold up a pair of one-goal, third period leads won't be forgotten easily, if at all.'