Archives for 2001

'Murray is coming off an outstanding minor-league season. He scored 24 regular-season goals and added 20 playoff points as the Saint John Flames won the AHL Calder Cup.' … [Read more...] about Murray fills Dopita's void at center

'The entertaining evidence displayed at HSBC Arena last night showed that Martin Biron, heir apparent to Dominik Hasek in the Buffalo nets, has more than warmed to his new role as a starting goaltender.' … [Read more...] about Concerns are starting to mount

'"I think Marty can take away from his experiences the fact that he learned the game playing behind one of the greatest goalies to have ever played this game," Boucher said. "To learn patience by doing that is a great thing. And when you look at me last year, I thought everything was life and death. It wasn't until the summer that I sat back and started … [Read more...] about Goalies have a real rivalry

'"I missed the shot and scored a goal," Satan said. "The puck bounced and it went flying like a butterfly."' … [Read more...] about Sabres 2, Flyers 1

'Buffalo missed two chances to score into an empty net, but held on for its second straight home win and first victory over the Flyers since December 14, 1999.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Philadelphia 1

'The line of Simon Gagne, Jeremy Roenick and Justin Williams has been hot. The trio has combined for five goals and eight assists in three games. But that's the only line that's producing.' … [Read more...] about "New Look" Flyers Face Sabres

'Yes, Buffalo and Philadelphia are shades of the teams that took the ice last April for the Stanley Cup playoffs, but, still bitter rivals, the teams will be playing for nothing less than superiority or redemption.' … [Read more...] about Time does not ease pain

Kudos to Darcy Regier for helping out in the recent Sabres-Rangers game with the “fourth jerseys.” These jerseys were auctioned off to assist in funding the recovery efforts in New York City. … [Read more...] about Savvy Regier has a heart; B's look to sting division rivals

'"I think in their case they'd like to come in and make amends for it," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "You don't like to be embarrassed. It was a game where it just seemed like everything we did went right, and every mistake they made we put it in the net. It led to a night they'd like to forget. It'll give them some added incentive … [Read more...] about Flyers loaded with incentive on return trip to Buffalo

'The Buffalo Sabres' defensive partners find themselves in unfamiliar territory after three games. They enter tonight's game against the Philadelphia Flyers tied for last on the team with an uncharacteristic minus-4 rating.' … [Read more...] about Warrener, McKee searching for pluses

'Of teams the Sabres have played 50 times, the Flyers hold the only winning record. The Sabres are 40-59-19 (.419) against them.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Flyers

'The Flyers should see Martin Biron in nets, as he is the heir to Dominik Hasek. Biron has a 2.02 goals-against average and .923 save percentage in two games.' … [Read more...] about Tonight's Game

I've come up with some early-season comments and suggestions for the organization. It's never too early for an observant fan to speak up. … [Read more...] about Three games not too soon to give Sabres some advice

'GM's usually sign deals for three or four years. To get six is almost unheard of these days.' … [Read more...] about Regier rewarded

The Sabres opened up the regular season this week with one win, one loss and one overtime loss. This isn't the kind of start I would have liked, but I'm not too worried yet. There have been flashes of great play along with a lot of "duh" plays. If this continues after October, then I will worry. … [Read more...] about Hockey weather brings best and worst of Sabres, and a new captain