Archives for December 20, 2001

'Although Biron owns a 13-14-2 record, he has gone almost a month since he last won at home, a 5-2 victory over Calgary on Nov. 23.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Noronen

'"But this is a team game. And right now there are guys who are not carrying their weight right now. You can't put all the blame on Marty."' … [Read more...] about Many along for ride

'An 8-1 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on New Year's Day, 2000 - a watershed game underlining a losing streak in Buffalo that still haunts the Leafs - is now long gone but not forgotten.' … [Read more...] about Leafs remember getting buffaloed

'Toronto has not won in regulation time there since blanking the Sabres 3-0 at Memorial Auditorium on Feb. 17, 1991. Since that time the Leafs are 1-13-3 in the Queen City.' … [Read more...] about Oh no, a game in Buffalo

'This particular anecdote wasn't intended to see the light of day, but it did. Many similar acts of kindness, especially at this time of year, are purposely shielded from the media's prying eyes because ... well, just because.' … [Read more...] about Sabres pass some joy out

'The Buffalo Sabres played the final 63 seconds without a goaltender. It might not have mattered much if they had played the first 58 minutes and 57 seconds the same way.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' defense takes a holiday

'"You have to be smart: get some rest away from the rink, and some practices your coach has to give you some days off, you know what I mean?' … [Read more...] about Hawks' goalies show empathy for struggling counterparts

'From start to finish the teams traded goals.' … [Read more...] about Nothing ugly about final score

'Playing their fourth road game in six nights, the Hawks ended their trip with a 3-1 record, giving them a season road record of 7-9-4.' … [Read more...] about Here's the deal: No trade

'After allowing four goals in less than 30 minutes, Biron--who has struggled as the Sabres' starter in the wake of the Dominik Hasek trade--was pulled by coach Lindy Ruff. But backup Bob Essensa couldn't stop the Hawks, either, giving up two goals on only five shots.' … [Read more...] about There's no defense for Thibault's effort

'Dumont recently bought the home of teammate Chris Gratton.' … [Read more...] about Housley still waiting for word on Olympics

'"It got pretty ugly out there at times, for both teams," said White, who before scoring was without a point in 17 games. "But you can't be on top of your game every night. You've got to win ugly sometimes, and we found a way to win ugly tonight."' … [Read more...] about Blackhawks find a way to win

'U.S. Olympic officials postponed announcing the remainder of the team until Saturday, meaning Phil Housley must wait a few more days to find out if he's going to Salt Lake City.' … [Read more...] about GM Smith, Pulford not at odds over Amonte

'Chicago coach Brian Sutter said some Sabres were "really, really sharp," but a few goals deflected off teammates before going in. "It was one of those nights that you hope for a bouncing puck, or some darnthing like that," Sutter said.' … [Read more...] about Blackhawks 6, Sabres 5

'"Unfortunately for us, we weren't at the receiving end of too many good bounces."' … [Read more...] about Chicago 6, Buffalo 5