Archives for 2001

'Now that Mikael Tellqvist has had a bad taste of the NHL, it is rather clear to the young goaltender he had better get a piece of the action in the AHL. The Maple Leafs rookie allowed six goals on 28 shots in a 6-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres in an exhibition game at Copps Coliseum last night and acknowledged afterward he needs to apprentice with St. John's.' … [Read more...] about Skating on thin ice

'Stu Barnes scored two goals as the Buffalo Sabres completed their exhibition schedule Saturday night with a 6-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Maxim Afinogenov, Vaclav Varada, Miroslav Satan and Chris Gratton scored Buffalo's other goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 6, Maple Leafs 3

'Stu Barnes scored twice in a fight-filled third period to lift the Buffalo Sabres to a 6-3 exhibition triumph over the Toronto Maple Leafs in an offensive showdown between Northeast Division rivals.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 6, Toronto 3

'The Toronto Maple Leafs and Buffalo Sabres are like the guys who purchase all those dating-tips books. They'll try anything to score.' … [Read more...] about Battle lines drawn

'The power-play problems continued for the Sabres, who went 0 for 6 in Thursday's 3-1 loss against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Among Buffalo's missed power plays Friday night was a failed five-on-three advantage.' … [Read more...] about Senators stop Sabres, 2-1

'"I never got the feeling that they might give me a real chance," Noronen, 22, said yesterday after the Sabres reassigned him to the Rochester Americans. He was a spectator for last night's 3-0 preseason loss to the Cleveland Barons but he'll start tonight's 7:35 exhibition finale against the Manitoba Moose at the ESL Sports Centre. "They said … [Read more...] about Goalie Noronen sent to Amerks

'Julien Vauclair scored a power-play goal midway through the second period to lead the Ottawa Senators to a 2-1 exhibition victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Friday night.' … [Read more...] about Senators 2, Sabres 1

\'In two preseason starts against Buffalo, Lalime has stopped 59 of 60 shots.\' … [Read more...] about Ottawa 2, Buffalo 1

'Noronen, who will continue to develop in the minors, appeared in two NHL games last year, winning both while filling in for the injured Hasek.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send goalie Noronen to Rochester

'The Sabres outshot the Leafs, 26-20, but could not convert on six power-play opportunities. Five of the Sabres' chances came in the first two periods, and they totaled only three shots on those.' … [Read more...] about Power-play problems contribute to Sabres' defeat

'Buffalo has 27 players on its roster, and about 21 slots are spoken for. Prior to Thursday night's 3-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Air Canada Centre, Ruff said one position at forward and another on defense were still up for grabs.' … [Read more...] about Final few roster spots are at stake

'"I'm very excited," said Biron, who was the Sabres starter in last night's 3-1 loss to the Maple Leafs in pre-season action at the Air Canada Centre. "I'm the guy who gets the most exposure because I'm doing what Dom did, but my expectations are higher for myself than anyone can imagine. I know I can do the job; I just want to prove it … [Read more...] about Biron up to challenge

'Last night, Mogilny responded with a magnificent effort that shut up his critics -- albeit temporarily -- and provided starved Leafs fans with a taste of the wonderful raw talent No. 89 possesses.' … [Read more...] about Alexander the great

'The visible difference with the Sabres is a new, freed-up offence that is getting encouragement from coach Lindy Ruff to hold on to the puck longer and be more creative. The question, though, that the Sabres will have to answer is whether they need to score more goals now that Dominik Hasek has moved on to Detroit after eight years in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Hasek-less Sabres get offensive

'Mogilny, who scored 43 goals for New Jersey last season then jumped into the free-agent pool, made his first big splash with his new team by setting up one goal then adding two of his own in the third period. He is the dynamite sniper Toronto has been lacking.' … [Read more...] about Mogilny struts his stuff