Archives for 2001

'And that's not the worst part. With the fate of tonight's scheduled game (7, Empire, 107.7 FM & 1330 AM) at the FleetCenter still up in the bitterly cold air, the Sabres could wind up stranded in Boston, unable to fly home after eight days of trapsing around North America.' … [Read more...] about Sabres keep eye on Boston sky

'Brian Burke of the Vancouver Canucks was seething after a weekend report on Hockey Night in Canada suggested he may be close to trading Brendan Morrison and Bryan Allen to the Buffalo Sabres for Mike Peca...Published reports in Buffalo indicated there have been talks between the clubs, with the Canucks willing to part with Peter Schaefer and Matt Cooke for Peca.' … [Read more...] about Burke irate at Peca report

'"I know I can work with anybody who wants to hire me. I just need the chance," Nolan said. "But I've heard my name mentioned before and it didn't work out. I don't want to get overly excited, but if (Milbury) wants to talk, there's no question I'd be interested."' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabres coach Nolan waiting for Milbury's call

'Nolan believes that teams might have steered clear of him because of rumors that he pleaded with Sabres brass to fire GM John Muckler. Nolan vehemently denies the accusations.' … [Read more...] about Nolan has eyes on Isles job

'The former Buffalo Sabres coach yesterday received a glowing endorsement from a friend and former player, as well as former Islander, Pat LaFontaine, who yesterday said "anyone who picks up a Ted Nolan would have a tremendous, tremendous asset for their organization."' … [Read more...] about Nolan Gets Endorsed By Patty

'No way this was going to work twice. Twenty-four hours after scoring on the Colorado Avalanche twice on three first-period shots and going on to a victory, the Buffalo Sabres took just two shots in Sunday afternoon's opening session . . . and lost, 4-1, to the Dallas Stars at Reunion Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall flat in Dallas

'Instead, the Stars came out with all the energy, scored two goals in the opening 15 minutes and drummed the Buffalo Sabres, 4-1, in a matinee at Reunion Arena.' … [Read more...] about Stars stick it to Sabres, 4-1

'The Stars are tied with the St. Louis Blues for best record in the league when scoring the first goal. Dallas is 28-3-3 when scoring first.' … [Read more...] about Stars notebook

'Ed Belfour, Stars: Sabres attacked hard, especially in the second period, and Belfour was there to let the Stars catch their breath.' … [Read more...] about Mike Heika's three stars of the game

'The Stars had two goals before Buffalo had a shot.' … [Read more...] about Modano taking over

'Buffalo goalie Dominik Hasek and Ed Belfour were teammates in Chicago for parts of two seasons. During the 1990-91 and '91-92 seasons, Hasek had yet to emerge as the Dominator as he backed up Belfour, who guided the Blackhawks to the 1992 Stanley Cup Finals.' … [Read more...] about Stars report

'"They were flat after a tough game against Colorado."' … [Read more...] about Stars 4, Sabres 1

'"It was one of those slow games," Belfour said. "The guys were just working hard up front and scored some nice goals."' … [Read more...] about Dallas 4, Buffalo 1

'Timely goaltending and capitalizing on Buffalo mistakes was the key to victory for Dallas.' … [Read more...] about Stars Repel Sabres

'Main target - Ted Nolan The 1997 NHL coach of the year with the Sabres is seemingly a perfect fit. "The guys would run through walls for him," former Buffalo bad boy Matthew Barnaby" said. "We loved him that much."' … [Read more...] about Isles Have Short List