Archives for September 28, 2001

'Noronen, who will continue to develop in the minors, appeared in two NHL games last year, winning both while filling in for the injured Hasek.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send goalie Noronen to Rochester

'The Sabres outshot the Leafs, 26-20, but could not convert on six power-play opportunities. Five of the Sabres' chances came in the first two periods, and they totaled only three shots on those.' … [Read more...] about Power-play problems contribute to Sabres' defeat

'Buffalo has 27 players on its roster, and about 21 slots are spoken for. Prior to Thursday night's 3-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Air Canada Centre, Ruff said one position at forward and another on defense were still up for grabs.' … [Read more...] about Final few roster spots are at stake

'"I'm very excited," said Biron, who was the Sabres starter in last night's 3-1 loss to the Maple Leafs in pre-season action at the Air Canada Centre. "I'm the guy who gets the most exposure because I'm doing what Dom did, but my expectations are higher for myself than anyone can imagine. I know I can do the job; I just want to prove it … [Read more...] about Biron up to challenge

'Last night, Mogilny responded with a magnificent effort that shut up his critics -- albeit temporarily -- and provided starved Leafs fans with a taste of the wonderful raw talent No. 89 possesses.' … [Read more...] about Alexander the great

'The visible difference with the Sabres is a new, freed-up offence that is getting encouragement from coach Lindy Ruff to hold on to the puck longer and be more creative. The question, though, that the Sabres will have to answer is whether they need to score more goals now that Dominik Hasek has moved on to Detroit after eight years in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Hasek-less Sabres get offensive

'Mogilny, who scored 43 goals for New Jersey last season then jumped into the free-agent pool, made his first big splash with his new team by setting up one goal then adding two of his own in the third period. He is the dynamite sniper Toronto has been lacking.' … [Read more...] about Mogilny struts his stuff

'Alexander Mogilny had two goals and an assist Thursday night to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 3-1 exhibition victory over the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs 3, Sabres 1

'The Toronto Maple Leafs rode a big third period by the line of Alexander Mogilny, Shayne Corson and Nik Antropov to a 3-1 exhibition victory over the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Toronto 3, Buffalo 1