Archives for 2001

Although Dave Andreychuk didn't participate officially in the All-Star game last weekend, apparently the scoring exhibition helped inspire the veteran winger. … [Read more...] about Andreychuk: An all-star performance

'One of the things Low did last night was what he has been doing all season — he kept sending his high-profile players back onto the ice even after they committed egregious errors. Captain Mark Messier, in particular, had a brutal night in his own zone but never missed a shift.' … [Read more...] about Rangers Sink to a New Low

'The Rangers believe they're in a dogfight with the likes of Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Boston and Carolina for a postseason slot. In reality, they are three points ahead of the Atlanta Thrashers.' … [Read more...] about Only a Fool Would Give Them a Shot

'It is difficult to imagine a team reporting for work less prepared than the Rangers were last night. It is difficult to imagine a team playing with less passion and commitment than the Rangers did last night. It is difficult to imagine a team playing more poorly in the defensive zone and more passively all over the ice than the Rangers did last night.' … [Read more...] about Rangers hit embarassing low

'Remind Messier of his own credo, that a player's first responsibility is to the team. And that Messier, at this stage of his career, would help this one more by playing less. Leaders can't lead unless they remain productive themselves.' … [Read more...] about Someone's gotta tell Mess to sit

'Faced with a desperate situation in the standings and a big game against one of the teams it's still possible to catch, the Rangers collapsed and allowed three first-period goals to Buffalo, setting the tone for a 6-3 loss that was over almost before it started last night at Madison Square Garden.' … [Read more...] about Finished at Start

'Buffalo had scored two goals or less in seven straight games before getting three in the first period against the Rangers.' … [Read more...] about Role Players Might Keep Club From Rolling Over

'"I mean there were a lot of people that looked like they were still on vacation tonight."' … [Read more...] about Low blows his top after Rangers' loss

'Sabres center Doug Gilmour said he is about 90 percent sure this will be his final season. The 37-year-old former Devil is playing again after missing 10 games earlier this season with a pelvic injury.' … [Read more...] about Messier scores goal, but overall is a minus

'The Buffalo Sabres made it a point to change their fortune coming out of the All-Star break. The New York Rangers didn't.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 6, Rangers 3

'The Buffalo Sabres wasted little time snapping out of an offensive funk against a team they usually dominate.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 6, NY Rangers 3

'The Buffalo Sabres arrived in New York City on Tuesday in plenty of time for their game against the Rangers after being delayed a day by a snowstorm. The team's plane touched down about 9 a.m., a team spokesman said.' … [Read more...] about A day late, Sabres make it to New York

'The Sabres were within striking distance of first place mere weeks ago, but they have fallen to seventh place with 56 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hope to fatten up on Rangers

Mired in mediocrity, the free-agent route hasn't paid off as GM Glen Sather had hoped in New York. The Rangers have managed to avoid the Atlantic Division cellar but are hardly worthy of playoff contention. … [Read more...] about Rangers, like Sabres, freefalling in East

'While the weather in Buffalo was clear and mild, the storm canceled some flights to the New York area's major airports.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stuck in Buffalo as storm hits New York