Archives for November 8, 2001

'Defensively, the Buffalo Sabres are as good, if not better than a year ago. Offensively, though, the team continues to struggle and has even gotten worse, if one can believe that.' … [Read more...] about Sabres need goals

'"When you get two (game misconducts) back-to-back I think there was a little bit of hesitation going into corners when players had their backs turned," Ruff said. "But he's one guy who needs to set the tempo not only for his line but for his team. In the past, Vaclav's taken penalties which we call good penalties. Sometimes they're mean, … [Read more...] about Sabres want to see the old snarling Varada

'Slovakia is one of eight countries that will compete in a preliminary round, beginning Feb. 9, to determine the remaining two spots in the medal round. Most of the Slovakians have NHL games during those five days, so they can't compete in the preliminaries without leaving their employers in the lurch. Satan would miss three Sabres games between Feb. 9-12. That would … [Read more...] about NHL must fix Olympic-sized problem

'"Within two weeks I'd like to be playing, but that might just be something in my head," Warrener said. "The doctors will decide when everything's all right. It's better than what we originally thought, but it's still a ways away."' … [Read more...] about Warrener not at full speed

'The Sabres are coming off a four-day respite, their longest until the All-Star break from Jan. 30 to Feb. 4.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Thrashers

'The Buffalo Sabres will not issue their right wing a leave of absence to play for Slovakia in the preliminary round at the Salt Lake City Games because they're paying him $3.25 million to play for them.' … [Read more...] about Olympic dream now Satan's nightmare