Archives for September 26, 2001

'Ruff's future looks bright with the Sabres, as long as he continues to win. But post-season success or failure will determine how long Ruff will remain with the organization.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres Season Preview

'A fluke goal early in the third period proved to be the difference Tuesday night as the Columbus Blue Jackets held on for a 3-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres before 16,304 at Nationwide Arena. The Jackets took a 3-0 lead when Curtis Brown of the Sabres accidentally shot the puck into his own net during a delayed power-play call.' … [Read more...] about Brown's miscue costs Sabres

'Former Buffalo Sabres' player and coach Mike Ramsey heads the list of inductees into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame. Ramsey, currently an assistant coach with the Minnesota Wild, will enter the Hall here on his 41st birthday, Dec. 3, along with two other Minnesota natives - Ramsey's 1980 U.S. Olympic teammate Dave Christian of Warroad, and Paul Johnson of … [Read more...] about Ramsey is honored

'Although Sabres didn't bring a full A-team, they showed how well they can skate. Sabres center Tim Connolly (acquired from the New York Islanders in the Mike Peca deal) and right wingers Maxim "Tonguetwister'' Afinogenov and J.P. Dumont have extra gears in their transmissions. When the Jackets got a little lax in their own end late in the game, the … [Read more...] about Top line clicks against Buffalo

'J.P Dumont scored at 14:17 of the third period for the Sabres. With their goaltender pulled and an extra attacker on the ice, Tim Connolly scored with 2:11 left as the Sabres closed within 3-2.' … [Read more...] about Blue Jackets 3, Sabres 2

'Martin Spanhel was credited with the decisive goal when Curtis Brown passed into his own net in the third period, helping the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 3-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres. With goaltender Mika Noronen pulled for an extra attacker during a delayed penalty, Brown accidentally sent a pass into the Buffalo net 4:41 into the third period.' … [Read more...] about Columbus 3, Buffalo 2