Archives for 2001

'Fitzpatrick probably expected to appear in the stray Sabres game here and there, but he had no idea he'd be getting the call so soon. With Tallinder temporarily crossed off the depth chart with a knee injury, defenseman Richard Smehlik suffered a groin strain after just nine games, prompting Buffalo to call up Campbell. Then on Oct. 26, defensemen Rhett Warrener and … [Read more...] about Fitzpatrick enjoying 'visit'

'The injuries, however, provide a legitimate chance for Brian Campbell to make a name for himself at the NHL level. Campbell and Rory Fitzpatrick were recalled from Rochester, and both should be here for a while.' … [Read more...] about Campbell hopes to take advantage of blue-line injuries

'It was the third time in as many games the Sabres lost despite entering the third period either tied or in the lead and outshooting their opponents for the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lack finishing kick against Coyotes

'The injuries, however, provide a legitimate chance for Brian Campbell to make a name for himself at the NHL level. Campbell and Rory Fitzpatrick were recalled from Rochester, and both should be here for a while.' … [Read more...] about Time for Campbell to make his case

'Burke also held off a frantic Sabres finish in the final 1:15, when the Coyotes faced a 6-on-4 situation after a penalty.' … [Read more...] about Changes spark Coyotes

'Gretzky, who closed out his playing career as a member of the New York Rangers and was among the city's most popular athletes, was asked for whom he is rooting in the World Series, the Yankees or Diamondbacks. "I'm a politician...but nice try," he said, grinning.' … [Read more...] about Burke could be Olympic starter

'Coach Lindy Ruff said the Sabres' poor effort -- and not the play of Burke and Lemieux -- was what cost them.' … [Read more...] about Coyotes 3, Sabres 2

'"We did not give up a lot in New Jersey (on Saturday), but we were soft. And we were soft on the last goal," Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. "Lemieux should have been laid out, period. He was allowed to get his own rebound while guys were standing around, watching."' … [Read more...] about Phoenix 3, Buffalo 2

'Sabres defenseman Dmitri Kalinin had his broken left thumb surgically repaired on Tuesday and will miss up to four weeks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' Kalinin out with broken thumb

'"Sure, it was wrong what I did. Do I regret what I did? No."' … [Read more...] about Somebody had to nail Varada

'Depleted, devalued and decayed. That's what "D" stands for to the Buffalo Sabres lately.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 'D' suffers from injury bug

'Vaclav Varada is looking forward to Christmastime. It's the season for giving, and the rugged Buffalo Sabres winger wouldn't mind delivering a little special something to a former teammate.' … [Read more...] about Varada circles Dec. 26 on calendar

'Sabres rank third in Eastern Conference in shots taken (343) and second in shots blocked (162).' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Coyotes

'Rhett Warrener, one of the Buffalo Sabres' top defencemen, could be out for as long as a month with a strained groin, the team said Monday.' … [Read more...] about Warrener out with strained groin

'Rhett Warrener could be out up to four weeks with a slightly torn groin and Dmitri Kalinin is having a MRI done on his injured hand and is considered day-to-day.' … [Read more...] about Blueline ailing