Archives for 2001

'One might think the Buffalo Sabres, currently struggling to score and anemic on the power play, could use a player such as . . . um, say . . . Blue Jackets forward Geoff Sanderson, for instance?' … [Read more...] about Sanderson is Jackets’ gain, punchless Sabres’ loss

'But in all the flapping gums and body blows, Ruff saw the one thing that has been missing during the Sabres' atrocious 0-for-31 scoreless streak on the man advantage: grit.' … [Read more...] about Ruff sees power play on way to emotional rescue

'Both Corson and Tucker promised revenge for the slur. "It's something that obviously will be looked after," Tucker said.' … [Read more...] about Slur sparks vow of revenge

Inside -- way inside -- the numbers of the Leafs' 2-0 shutout of the Sabres. … [Read more...] about Sabres-Leafs Crunching the Numbers

Legendary National Hockey League enforcer Rob Ray was near the top of the left circle in the Buffalo zone when Gary Valk drove Dominik Hasek head-first into the glass. Strike that. When Gary Valk drove five-time Vezina Trophy, two-time Hart Trophy and nine-time Meal Ticket Dominik Hasek head-first into the glass. … [Read more...] about Razor, Sabres lose their edge on Leafs

'The Sabres once again left the ACC full of complaints after falling, 2-0, to Toronto Saturday night. And although they may have had a legitimate gripe or two, they're kidding themselves if they're holding tight to the belief it was the officiating that did them in.' … [Read more...] about Punchless Sabres blanked by Maple Leafs

Even in losing, Dominik Hasek stole the show with several eye-popping saves that left the Leafs shaking their heads, including a remarkable diving glove save of a slam-dunk attempt. … [Read more...] about Dom, Cujo produce their own highlight film

'There were 24 penalties, 68 hits, misconducts, a fight and some alleged personal trash talking that led to a near brawl under the stands.' … [Read more...] about Leafs’ Cujo top dog

'The corridor behind the benches at the Air Canada Centre nearly turned into the OK Corral last night.' … [Read more...] about Ray sets off post-game brouhaha

'Last night, the Maple Leafs' pint-sized agitator snapped in the third period when Buffalo Sabres tough guy Rob Ray found the right words to send Tucker into hyperspace.' … [Read more...] about Time for Tucker to take a breath and relax a little

'Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said it was "bull----."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Ruff on officials

'The Leafs unleashed 40 shots for only the second time this season, Curtis Joseph refused to be outplayed for the third game in a row and when the Sabres pushed, the Leafs pushed back.' … [Read more...] about Stellar Joseph blanks Sabres

'By all accounts, Sabres enforcer Rob Ray tore at the heart of the Leafs emotions when he uttered something unspeakably ugly to Shayne Corson during a third-period exchange. "It's as low as you go," Leafs coach Pat Quinn said about Ray's utterance. "It was so low that if I would have been out there, I would have hit him over the head with a stick."' … [Read more...] about Sabre’s Ray of ugliness sparks off-ice exchange

'Forget the Ottawa Senators or the New Jersey Devils. Toronto's fiercest rivalry at the moment is with the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Leafs retain fourth place with win over Sabres

'Although Curtis Joseph blanked the Buffalo Sabres, Dominik Hasek didn't want to admit Joseph played a better game.' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs 2, Sabres 0