Archives for October 2001

'After outshooting Buffalo 10-7 in the opening 20 minutes, the Sharks went nearly 20 minutes in the second and third periods without a shot and ended up with a season-low 20 for the game. The Sharks couldn't capitalize on two early power plays and were 0-for-4 on them for the night.' … [Read more...] about Sharks listless in loss

'San Jose has been outshot in each of its past four games.' … [Read more...] about Sutter plays same 6 defenders

'"We had enough juice to win this game," Sharks captain Owen Nolan said. "To have a weak goal go in like that may have deflated us a bit. But that's one of those things that you can't let affect you."' … [Read more...] about Victory again eludes Sharks in Buffalo

'Center Patrick Marleau scored the Sharks' only goal in the 4-1 loss to the Buffalo Sabres, his second in as many games.' … [Read more...] about Rathje still not close to ending holdout

'Biron lost a shutout in the final minutes for the third time this season, but finished with 19 saves as the Buffalo Sabres beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1 Tuesday night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 4, Sharks 1

'Buffalo won consecutive games for the first time this season and improved to 10-0-0 all time at home against San Jose.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, San Jose 1

Growing up, we had two meanings for the “Irish Curse.” Since I used up my South Buffalo joke last week, we'll leave the first and somewhat smaller definition alone. But the second way we used that term has everything to do with the Buffalo Sabre campaign to date. … [Read more...] about Are the Sabres being struck by The Irish Curse?

'A few days later the coach spoke of his disappointment with J.P. Dumont's lack of conditioning. Ruff said the winger arrived at training camp in subpar shape and had yet to catch up to his teammates. Dumont has answered Ruff's criticism with a pair of impressive games. Although Dumont didn't record a point over the weekend, he again is playing the edgy sort … [Read more...] about Dumont gets the hint

'"I'm 6-2, 165," he said before sarcastically curling his arms like a muscle man. "Pound-for-pound I'm the toughest guy in hockey."' … [Read more...] about Skinny Biron weighs in with definitive number

'LW Slava Kozlov has four goals in his last four games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Sharks

'Kozlov has had an immediate impact with a team-high five goals. He is on a line with C Chris Gratton and RW Maxim Afinogenov.' … [Read more...] about Sharks at Buffalo

'G Martin Biron is seventh in the league with a 1.87 goals-against average and 10th in saves percentage at .929.' … [Read more...] about Sharks at Buffalo

'"I think J.P. has worked a lot harder," said Ruff. "We've put him some different situations, including the power play, and he's responded. "I think sometimes the truth hurts a little bit. His conditioning was an area of concern. If J.P. is going to play the way we say him play last season, he has to be in good condition."' … [Read more...] about Dumont focused again

Last week we also saw some more solid performances between the pipes from our netminder. I love how a lot of media are putting forth the question, Dominik who? Marty Biron is no Hasek, no one else could be, but he sure is showing us what he is capable of doing. … [Read more...] about At the end of a frustrating week, Biron's a bright spot

'In the four games since, he has scored four goals. It's early, but his five goals through nine games put him on pace to score 46 this season, which would easily surpass his career high of 36 set in 1995-96. "Right now, everything is going in the net," he said.' … [Read more...] about Kozlov keeps cool with hot streak