Archives for 2001

'"It would be different if we didn't think we were treating our players fairly. And we think our offers have been fair. We realize what Michael Peca means to this team, and we believe we have acted fairly."' … [Read more...] about League-wide battle is Buffalo specific

No one in the NHL can figure out how the Panthers suddenly were de-clawed this year after finishing fifth in the Eastern Conference last season. From the start, it's been a huge struggle for Florida this campaign, and rarely have they exited from the basement of the Southeast Division where they presently reside with a 9-23-8-6 record. … [Read more...] about Sabres must defuse Rocket to de-claw Cats

'The Sabres have a good team, perhaps better than the one that went to the Cup finals in 1999.' … [Read more...] about Lindy unruffled

'G Dominik Hasek has allowed four goals in three games after two-game benching.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Panthers

'Of course, he's done nothing over the past two seasons to deserve such a contract. But he's demanding it just the same, showing petulance and arrogance that would make Doug Flutie cringe.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Peca is just another greedy athlete

'"The line has still been clicking along," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "It's getting its goal almost every game, and (Tuesday night) it was in on all three of them."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ top line shares the wealth

'"At some point in time, you think (the Sabres) would understand that we've not been able to reach a settlement and can't."' … [Read more...] about Peca ceases negotiations with Sabres

Inside -- really inside -- the numbers of the Sabres' 3-1 win over the Bolts. … [Read more...] about Sabres-Lightning Crunching the Numbers

Just what the doctor ordered to cure the winter blues: a hot goalie. Buffalo fans have been waiting for the kettle to start boiling, and The Dominator stole a game with 40 saves like he used to routinely so often before, throwing his body all over the crease … [Read more...] about Hasek stirs up a dominating performance

As a Sabre, the friendly, almost effeminate Zinger routinely had to ask teammates to shoo scary little gnats and daddy long legs and lady bugs away from his locker. Now he's the second coming of Dale Hunter? What's up with that? … [Read more...] about Hasek, Holzinger reincarnated

'The "Dominator" proved his worth versus the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night. The Bolts had an offensive charge, but ran into the brick wall known as Dominik Hasek.' … [Read more...] about Bolts Dominated 3-1

'"Dom was Dom tonight," Lightning coach and former Sabres assistant John Tortorella said. "The people have been waiting for him to play like that, and you guys have seen it plenty. I thought he was the big difference this evening."' … [Read more...] about Hasek doesn’t let Sabres down

'The Sabres were the ones who blinked first, though. Their latest offer is a significant move forward, a sign that the organization is fearful of losing one of its most popular players and willing to find a reasonable middle ground.' … [Read more...] about Peca needs lifeline before final answer

'"I'm surprised you're telling me they sent me something because Michael made his position clear," Meehan said. "So I have no idea why he's sending me anything."' … [Read more...] about Peca’s agent unmoved by offer

'More than any single person -- with the exception of goaltender Dominik Hasek -- Mike Peca is responsible for the work ethic that has made the Sabres a substantial force in the NHL's Eastern Conference.' … [Read more...] about Sabres standoff a sad indictment of sports economics