Archives for October 20, 2001

'It worked like a movie. Two former Sabres players, Geoff Sanderson and Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre, worked the play that ultimately propelled the Blue Jackets to a 3-1 victory before a deflated sellout crowd of 18,690. Rudy and the Gipper won the day.' … [Read more...] about Blue Jackets beat Sabres for their first win of season

What a fitting way for the Columbus Blue Jackets to win their first game. Former Sabre Geoff Sanderson scored the winning goal against his former teammates when he was fed a perfect pass from yet another ex-Sabre, Jean Luc Grand-Pierre, who hit him charging in all alone in the Sabres zone. Sanderson had one thing on his mind, payback. That is exactly what he did when his shot … [Read more...] about The \’Sandman\’ puts Sabres to sleep

On October 3rd, I had no idea how the Buffalo Sabres could ever miss the playoffs this season. After Friday's loss to Columbus, I'm starting to get the picture. … [Read more...] about 2001-02 Sabres finding a recipe for disaster

On Thursday night the Jacksonville Jaguars learned how embarrassing it is to lose at home to a team that hasn't won a game all season. A day later, it was the Buffalo Sabres' turn. … [Read more...] about Sabre-killers Tugnutt, Sanderson strike again

'They didn't look indifferent Friday, the way they had against Nashville earlier in the week, but nothing seemed to be clicking for the home team.' … [Read more...] about Columbus discovers a victory

'"I was criticized in Buffalo last year, and I would like to show them something," Gilmour said.' … [Read more...] about Now playing at the Molson Centre: Gilmour's Revenge

'The Canadiens gave up three power-play goals to Washington on Friday, the first they've allowed all season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Canadiens

'"It's good any time you get a game-winner like that, especially when your team's a little bit down," Sanderson said. "I'm not going to say it's not special to get it against your old team, but we're just happy we got that first win."' … [Read more...] about Blue Jackets 3, Sabres 1

'A nifty setup by Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre helped the Columbus Blue Jackets pick up their first victory. Grand-Pierre made a beautiful pass to Geoff Sanderson, who scored the go-ahead goal with just under nine minutes remaining, as the Blue Jackets posted a 3-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Columbus 3, Buffalo 1