Archives for December 19, 2001

'"It feels good to get the call," Pyatt said. "I'm definitely excited about it. I'm feeling a little nervous already.'

'"There was a lot of good things to like about the way Mika played, and not in an easy situation," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said.'

'The Sabres have not been above .500 since losing to the Montreal Canadiens on Oct. 26.'

'The Sabres wanted to evaluate Noronen against NHL teams, and also give starting goalie Martin Biron a break. He has started 29 of Buffalo's 34 games.'