Archives for September 14, 2001

'"I think it is extremely hard for the players to focus," commented Ruff, following the team's first day of practice. "It is not an easy process to be going through right now. This type of tragedy has touched everybody, including hockey teams." But as world leadership, especially President George W. Bush of the United States, has indicated, life … [Read more...] about Life goes on

'Sabres coach Lindy Ruff on Thursday said only one of the seven defensive slots is really available, while General Manager Darcy Regier indicated the trade of a defenseman could be in the offing.' … [Read more...] about Sabres find themselves fully loaded on defense

'Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier and Rasmussen's agent, Brian Lawton, have been talking this week. Regier on Thursday seemed confident an agreement eventually could be reached. In the meantime, however, everyone else is in camp, and Buffalo's group of forwards has started to develop without Rasmussen, who made $481,250 last year.' … [Read more...] about Rasmussen not helping his own cause

'"A lot of people have asked me 'How do you feel about being No. 1?' but I haven't won that yet," he said Thursday morning after the team's workout at Jack Gatecliff Arena. "Nothing is for certain. I had a pretty good camp last year and I was there, and this year I want to be the guy in there for Game 1. I want to be the guy that's … [Read more...] about Biron's time has come