Archives for 2001

'"Yeah, I stand by that, in a sense that I said what I said because a lot of it was Theo's antics on the ice — the chicken dance the game before they came into town," Ruff said, referring to Fleury's taunting of Islanders defenseman Eric Cairns Nov. 8.' … [Read more...] about Ruff Barks Out Defense

'There is no telling what place in the standings this Ranger team would occupy if not for the work of Mike Richter.' … [Read more...] about Richter points the way

'Mike Richter likes to get as much work as he can, but this is a little ridiculous.' … [Read more...] about Richter Saves Day

'Varada went on to say that Fleury's postgame comments from Nov. 10 - that Varada is out to only injure opposing players - were hurtful and that Fleury's off-ice problems were fair game for discussion.' … [Read more...] about Varada Rips Theo – And It's Personal

'Whenever the Rangers get a point they don't think they deserve, Mike Richter is usually the reason they got it.' … [Read more...] about Richter allows Rangers to rally to tie Sabres

'"I know nothing of Theo's personal life. I never mentioned his personal life," Ruff said. "I was aware afterwards that (reporters) can interpret any quote any way you want."' … [Read more...] about Ruff denies shot at Fleury was about abuse woes

'"Not a lot of guys had legs, and nobody had a good feeling," coach Ron Low said. "But Richter said, 'We'll keep it close.' And we kept it close. We found a way."' … [Read more...] about Rangers 2, Sabres 2

'Both teams had four shots in overtime, but the Rangers had the better scoring chances.' … [Read more...] about NY Rangers 2, Buffalo 2 (ot)

'"They traded for me so they've got to play me or they've got to trade me," Kozlov told Buffalo's WGR Radio after learning he wasn't going to play against the New York Rangers. "I'm not going to watch the games from the press box. I've got to make a decision on what I'm going to do next."' … [Read more...] about Kozlov sounds off following benching

'"By making those comments, he showed he knows absolutely nothing about where I've been, what I've done and how far I've come."' … [Read more...] about Sabres get reinforcements for grudge match with Rangers

'With a goal and nine assists on the power play, Zhitnik has been in on 10 of the Sabres' 17 power-play goals this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Rangers

'Ruff was unavailable Monday, but probably will have to answer for his comments before the Rangers and Sabres meet tonight at HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Fleury: Ruff crossed the line

'The Rangers were short-handed 22 times and allowed five power-play goals in losing their last two games. Conversely, they are 0-for-17 over the last three games on their power play.' … [Read more...] about Rangers at Buffalo Sabres

'Fleury took that to mean his fight with substance abuse, for which he sought and received treatment late last season and over the summer.' … [Read more...] about Rangers' Fleury still angry at Sabres

'Fleury said he has heard other references to his personal problems on the ice this season but found those less objectionable because they were made in the heat of battle.' … [Read more...] about Mocking Fleury? Now That's Ruff