Archives for July 4, 2001

\'In the playoffs, he scored three goals for the Sabres--all on the power play--and had seven points in 13 games, with 10 penalty minutes.\' … [Read more...] about Kings, Playing Catch-Up, Get Heinze

Darius Kasparaitis' shot didn't matter. Really, it was just a matter of time. Dom's bags were packed, and the U-Haul truck was in the driveway with the motor running. Hasek didn't think he could win here and was eager for a fresh start before the season had even ended. Hardly a playoff game, we'd all been attending a farewell ceremony. … [Read more...] about In the end, Game 7 really didn't matter o Dominik Hasek had given up on Buffalo

'"You look at Montreal when Patrick (Roy) went away and (Jocelyn) Thibault came in - they didn't really give him a chance. They thought he was going to be the exact same person that Patrick was. . . . You have to really look at it as I'm a different person, I'm a different goalie, and it's not going to be the same pattern but it can give you … [Read more...] about Biron a man of many words, few doubts

'But what the Sabres need isn't a good pep talk. They need scorers. They need some sign that ownership is still committed to putting a winning product on the ice, and that the Rigas family won't stand idly by after sending two of the team's greatest stars, Hasek and Michael Peca, out the door.' … [Read more...] about Sabres leave fans gazing at starless skies

'In addition to his skills as a pugilist, Ray brings experience and leadership to the locker room. Those traits might be particularly valuable since the departures of ex-captain Peca, superstar goalie Hasek and Doug Gilmour, a respected veteran who is now an unrestricted free agent.' … [Read more...] about Ray's intangibles help him land new deal

'The Los Angeles Kings signed free-agent right wing Steve Heinze to a three-year contract Tuesday night.' … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Kings signs free agent Steve Heinze

'The 31-year-old Heinze established career highs with 27 goals and 27 assists in 79 games and ranked 12th in the NHL with 12 power-play tallies. He added three goals and four assists in seven playoff games with Buffalo, which acquired him at the trade deadline for a third-round draft pick.' … [Read more...] about Kings sign free agent RW Heinze to three-year contract