Archives for November 2001

'"The effort, the emotion was there, and it was key coming out in the first four minutes and getting a goal," Martin Biron said. "We made sure we played with the lead all night. We wanted to play with the lead, play our game, and that's really what happened."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Tampa Bay 1

'One game is a fluke, and two might be a rough patch. But when a team exhibits the same weakness in three consecutive games, it qualifies as a full-blown trend.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 'desperate' to halt last-period breakdowns

'He was invisible, which is more or less what he's been on the ice lately. Satan, the Sabres' highest-paid forward, hasn't scored a point in his last six games. He hasn't scored a goal in the third period all season.' … [Read more...] about It's about time for Satan to start scoring

'Martin Biron is 1-3 lifetime against the Lightning, including a 4-2 loss to Tampa Bay in February.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Lightning

'"It's awesome," Mathieu said of facing his brother in an NHL game for the second time. "It's also kind of weird, looking over at the opposite goaltender, knowing it's your brother."' … [Read more...] about Biron Brothers Set To Face Off

'After going 4-1-1 during a six-game stretch, the Lightning have dropped their past two games, both by one goal. ... The power play has let Tampa Bay down, going 0-for-7 and allowing a short-handed goal to Toronto on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Lightning – Sabres Scouting Report

'Marty Biron remembers working to toughen up his brother Mathieu during the neighborhood hockey games in Quebec City. A cross-check here, an elbow and a slash there. Hey, isn't that what brothers are for?' … [Read more...] about For Birons, big brother is a relative term

'"We have found ways to lose. Not to win. We have found ways to lose."' … [Read more...] about Sabres collapsing

'Fitzpatrick probably expected to appear in the stray Sabres game here and there, but he had no idea he'd be getting the call so soon. With Tallinder temporarily crossed off the depth chart with a knee injury, defenseman Richard Smehlik suffered a groin strain after just nine games, prompting Buffalo to call up Campbell. Then on Oct. 26, defensemen Rhett Warrener and … [Read more...] about Fitzpatrick enjoying 'visit'