Archives for 2001

'Buffalo Sabres forward Dave Andreychuk, tied for the team lead with five power-play goals, will miss a week with a right knee injury.' … [Read more...] about Andreychuk out with knee injury

'Miroslav Satan had two goals and two assists and Dominik Hasek stopped 32 shots as the Buffalo Sabres took advantage of the undermanned New Jersey Devils with a 5-1 victory.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, New Jersey 1

The Devils have at times this season looked every bit the dominating team that won the Stanley Cup last spring. Most of the other times, they've just been a solid and consistent club en route to the top spot in their division. … [Read more...] about Devils not so hot in recent games

'For example, the Vancouver Canucks, looking to improve up the middle, asked about Peca two weeks ago and gulped when they heard the price tag. That's easy, said Buffalo general manager Darcy Regier. We want your best player. With the Canucks not about to part with Markus Naslund, the conversation ended.' … [Read more...] about Peca asking price steep

'Martin Biron's last two outings were disappointing. So on Friday he was sent down to the minors.' … [Read more...] about Biron's demotion merely a chance to play

'But lately Afinogenov has been putting together a more complete game, a pleasant trend the Sabres hope continues tonight at 7:30 against the New Jersey Devils in HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Afinogenov taking game to the Max

'When Martin Biron joined the Rochester Americans yesterday for a one-game conditioning assignment, goaltending consultant Jim Corsi passed along one word of advice: spot. And no, he wasn't talking about a dog. It's a reminder of how to approach the game. Square up to the shooter, position yourself, and be on time.' … [Read more...] about Biron gets needed game action

'Chris Taylor is again nearing the magic number 10 with the Buffalo Sabres. For the Rochester Americans, it could be the tragic number. It means he may not be returning.' … [Read more...] about Amerks must do without Taylor

'Buffalo was able to control the tempo and tone of the game. Buffalo won most of the face-offs, giving them control of the puck. Buffalo held the leads and played their patient, defensive game. Hasek thwarted any chances Atlanta had over the final two periods of the game.' … [Read more...] about Round 2 to Sabres

It seemed fitting that on a night when Sabre alumni great Mike Ramsey was honored, the younger Rhett Warrener made the difference for his team in a similar style. … [Read more...] about A Hall of Fame night for Warrener

In a word, the ceremony for the three new inductees into the Sabres' Hall of Fame, Jerry Korab, Mike Ramsey and scout Mike Racicot, was disappointing. … [Read more...] about No-shows an insult to inductees

'Lindy Ruff reached straight for the jumper cables Thursday night. One end was connected to Rob Ray, the other to Eric Boulton. Charge!' … [Read more...] about Razor and Bolts ignite Sabres

'Midway through the second period, Warrener took a cross-ice pass from Vaclav Varada and tapped it across the crease and into the net.' … [Read more...] about Surprise! Warrener nets winner

'The Rigas family runs Adelphia and owns the Sabres. It expects to lose $19 million on the team this year. Had this deal fallen through, odds are a For Sale sign would go up outside the arena.' … [Read more...] about Adelphia deal eases pain for city, Sabres

'The Sabres were back to playing the type of tight-checking, physical hockey that got them to the Stanley Cup finals two years ago and Thursday made it work for a 3-1 win over the Thrashers before 17,881 at HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Thrashers rattled by Sabres