Archives for 2001

'Warrener is their unanointed leader now. He embodies everything a team could want in a captain. Clear up the Peca mess and give Warrener the "C." He'll wear it well.' … [Read more...] about 'C' change points to Warrener

'"There are a lot of special stories in the book and a lot of them we drew from right here," [Pat LaFontaine] said Wednesday on a whirlwind tour of Western New York to promote Companions in Courage, Triumphant Tales of Heroic Athletes (Warner Books, hardcover, $23.95).' … [Read more...] about Book of courage

'His first goal since Jan. 12 had just powered past Islanders goalie Rick DiPietro, giving the Sabres a 2-1 overtime victory. "I was really happy we won the game; it was an important game for us," Afinogenov said. "For sure, it's a very important goal for me, too."' … [Read more...] about Viva Max; Sabres top Isles in OT

'He's been the best player on the ice among the Sabres for most of the season, but an interview with Stu Barnes, even under the best of circumstances, is like phoning the electronic teller at your bank.' … [Read more...] about Barnes is dialed in for Sabres

'He spends his free time these days in Connecticut, where he owns a fledgling home renovation company that already has refurbished five houses, including his own.' … [Read more...] about A community embrace

February must be "streak-buster" month. One night after the Sabres got goals from three players in terrible scoring slumps,"Mad Max" broke a nine-game schneid with one of his most dominating outings in recent memory. … [Read more...] about Max snaps maddening streak

'Rick DiPietro continued to be the best player on the ice for the Islanders and yet continued his career-opening winless streak.' … [Read more...] about Can't Win It Alone

'Peca, a restricted free agent who made $1.6 million last season, last month turned down a four-year offer for $11.5 million that tops out at $3.25 million in the last season. A Selke Award winner two seasons ago as the league's top defensive forward, Peca has drawn interest from many teams around the league, including the Islanders.' … [Read more...] about Peca Says He's Done Talking Contract With Sabres

'After losing five of six entering the All-Star break, the Sabres have won two straight.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 2, Islanders 1, OT

'After limping into the All-Star break, the Buffalo Sabres have gotten well at the expense of their intrastate rivals.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, NY Islanders 1 (OT)

Familiarity breeds contempt, they say, but even if this is the third and final meeting between the two teams in the last 39 days, the Sabres have manhandled the Islanders with such ease that a rivalry hasn't had the chance to develop. … [Read more...] about No reason to hate downstate 'rivals'

'"People come up to me," said LaFontaine, five times an NHL All-Star, "and ask, 'Why does Troy Aikman still play?' And the answer is simple: He hasn't hit post-concussion syndrome. When he does ...". … [Read more...] about LaFontaine knew when to say when

Yeah, there was just something in that New York City air, something wafting around in that unique cologne of diesel fumes, human excrement and frying sausages. … [Read more...] about When it rains, it pours for Sabres

'To put in perspective how badly the Rangers were playing, they were now down 3-0 in the first period to the Sabres (26-20-5-1, 58 points), who had not only lost five of their last six games, but had not scored more than two goals in their last seven games.' … [Read more...] about Back to Square None for Struggling Rangers

'The New York Rangers played dead, and the Buffalo Sabres finally found their offensive teeth in a 6-3 laugher in the Garden.' … [Read more...] about Who let the Sabres out? Rangers bow