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Archives for October 5, 2001

Sabres Thrashed in opener

On Thursday night, the Buffalo Sabres entered a new era. Some are proclaiming it as the "Martin Biron era," while others are withholding judgement. Either way, the Sabres are following in the Bills footsteps in losing their opening game of the season. Against the Atlanta Thrashers, they could not generate enough offense to light a 20 watt light bulb, let alone a goal … [Read more...] about Sabres Thrashed in opener

Sabres Central | Oct 5, 2001

Sabres outworked in opener

'Too may times, Buffalo slowly passed the puck around the Thrashers' zone, making extra passes. In doing so, they forgot the most basic hockey cliche - get the puck on the net, because good things happen when you do.' … [Read more...] about Sabres outworked in opener

Olean Times Herald | Oct 5, 2001

A familiar scene as Sabres lose another home opener

In the first game of the post-Hasek era, keeping the puck out of the net was not the problem, putting something other than a sliding Slava Kozlov into the opponent's net when it really counted was. … [Read more...] about A familiar scene as Sabres lose another home opener

The Sabres Edge | Oct 5, 2001

Opportunity knocks, Sabres fail to answer

'The welcome mat wasn't out long for the Buffalo Sabres. They were booed on opening night.' … [Read more...] about Opportunity knocks, Sabres fail to answer

Buffalo News | Oct 5, 2001

Same old story for a Sabres goaltender

'For opponents of a Sabres squad that has long been thin on offense, two goals often have been enough. But Biron insists that this season will be different - eventually.' … [Read more...] about Same old story for a Sabres goaltender

Buffalo News | Oct 5, 2001

Sabres get a true leader in Barnes

'Barnes is a class act who adds instant credibility to the organization. He's been an honest, standup guy since the day he entered the National Hockey League. He was the voice of reason in the dressing room Thursday night after the Sabres' uninspiring 2-1 loss to the Atlanta Thrashers in the opener. This is no time for worry, he said, and fans should believe … [Read more...] about Sabres get a true leader in Barnes

Buffalo News | Oct 5, 2001

Rasmussen gets back to work

'"I thought for the first couple periods he was one of our better players," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "He skated well. He had a couple great opportunities to score. I was surprised at how well he did."' … [Read more...] about Rasmussen gets back to work

Buffalo News | Oct 5, 2001

Thrashers notebook

'The Thrashers are wearing their home, white uniforms in their first two games, as Buffalo and Boston both opted to wear their alternate third jerseys (the Sabres' red and the Bruins' gold).' … [Read more...] about Thrashers notebook

Atlanta Journal Constitution | Oct 5, 2001

Offense abandons Sabres in opening loss to Atlanta

'Not only did the Buffalo Sabres unload Mr. Vezina, goalie Dominik Hasek, during the off-season, they apparently followed the lead of the NFL's Bills and switched to the West Coast offense.' … [Read more...] about Offense abandons Sabres in opening loss to Atlanta

D and C | Oct 5, 2001

Youthful cast hits right notes in opener

'His team had a strong defensive effort, killing off seven straight Buffalo power plays (including a 5-on-3 in the second period) until Woolley's disputed goal. Forwards backchecked, defensemen cleared the slot in front of Hnilicka, allowing him to see the puck, and the Czech goalie allowed few rebounds. The team also employed its version of the "left wing … [Read more...] about Youthful cast hits right notes in opener

Atlanta Journal Constitution | Oct 5, 2001

Thrashers 2, Sabres 1

'Despite some significant offseason changes, the Buffalo Sabres kept to a familiar formula in their season opener: decent goaltending, not much offense.' … [Read more...] about Thrashers 2, Sabres 1

AP | Oct 5, 2001

Atlanta 2, Buffalo 1

'Another game at HSBC Arena, another dominant performance by a Czech goaltender. Milan Hnilicka came within 17 seconds of a shutout and Dany Heatley picked up an assist in his NHL debut as the Atlanta Thrashers won a season opener for the first time in their three-year history, 2-1 over the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Atlanta 2, Buffalo 1

Sportsticker | Oct 5, 2001

Sabres name Stu Barnes captain

'Stu Barnes was named captain of the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday, officially replacing Mike Peca.' … [Read more...] about Sabres name Stu Barnes captain

CP | Oct 5, 2001

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