Archives for 2001

'If the playoffs were to begin today, Buffalo would play Philadelphia, with the Flyers holding home ice, and Toronto would battle New Jersey, the teams that knocked out Buffalo and Toronto last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Leafs have final reg. season battle Tues.

'So, when the Leafs and Sabres hit the ice Tuesday night at a sold-out HSBC Arena, one of the league's newest rivalries writes another chapter, and one that came into existence primarily to get Toronto and Montreal in the same division - and ironically, while the Canadiens continue to flounder, the new rivalry was born.' … [Read more...] about The Anatomy of a Border War

'Up front the Amerks have some speed in Sabres prospects Jeremy Adduono, Francois Methot and Norm Milley.' … [Read more...] about Taking a look at our boys down in Rochester

'Since the NHL's trade deadline passed, the Buffalo Sabres have scored more goals than the Pittsburgh Penguins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' deadline deals pay off in goals and wins

Curtis Brown became Matt Barnaby, skating to the glass near center ice after his second-period goal and smiling obnoxiously into the front row. … [Read more...] about The Stranger

If the Gods of Hockey had any flair for the dramatic, Donald Audette would have scored on his first shot on goal in his second tour of duty as a Buffalo Sabre. … [Read more...] about Audette strikes out in 'debut' with Sabres

'When Martin Biron gets some work, Martin Biron really gets some work. Buffalo's backup goalie made 42 saves Saturday night as the Sabres beat the Southeast Division-leading Washington Capitals, 3-2.' … [Read more...] about Biron’s busy night leads to Sabres’ win

'How tough can it be, slogging through life for just under $3 million a season?' … [Read more...] about Sorry, but Peca won't find any sympathy here

'The theory around the league is that the Sabres made a killing when they acquired La Machine and Steve Heinze in deals last week. Waddell and Sabres GM Darcy Regier had spoken a few hours earlier, but the deal for Audette wasn't completed until literally the last minute when Regier sweetened the pot with prospect Kamil Piros.' … [Read more...] about Fans thrash Atlanta for shipping Audette

'The backup to Dominik Hasek, Biron has won seven games this season -- including two at the MCI Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 3, Capitals 2

'The Buffalo Sabres will win at least one round and should be considered a good bet to advance to the conference final. Great news, eh.' … [Read more...] about Sabres look ready for a serious run

How do you follow up a 33-save win against the best team in the NHL in your last outing? Simple -- stop 42 shots against one of the hottest teams in your conference. … [Read more...] about Biron outdoes himself o again

'The Sabres were being vastly outplayed but remained opportunistic. Chris Gratton came away with the puck in a scramble in the crease and flicked the shot into the net on the power play with about 10 minutes left in regulation, the game-winning goal.' … [Read more...] about Bondra Ends Drought, but Capitals' Slump Goes On

'With two of his team's top defensemen injured, goaltender Martin Biron more than picked up the slack for the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Washington 2

As the Sabres round into shape for the upcoming playoffs, they have some fresh and eager faces to help … [Read more...] about Sabres-Canucks Inside the Lines