Archives for 2001

'Kozlov was not excited about coming to Buffalo. But he has since softened that stance. "It's a new team, a new organization," stated Kozlov. "I'm going to play the last year of my contract and then decide what I'm going to do."' … [Read more...] about Kozlov controls anger

'Coach Lindy Ruff this week started implementing the power play during workouts in North Charleston, S.C. Although he said it's too soon to judge how effective the unit can be, he admitted there's reason for excitement, particularly with new players Tim Connolly and Slava Kozlov.' … [Read more...] about Sabres seek improved power play

'Biron and the Sabres will spend the next several days in the Lowcountry working out at the Carolina Ice Palace. The team will hold an intra-squad scrimmage tonight at the Carolina Ice Palace beginning at 7 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' scrimmage tonight

'"I was very bitter," Nolan said. "I was very angry. But you've got to stop and realize, life's too short to be bitter and angry. Obviously I'm very disappointed, but look at what happened in New York the other day. Hockey is a good game, but it's not life. "But when you're good enough to do something and you're not able to … [Read more...] about Nolan surprise visitor to Devs

'If there was one thing that Tim Connolly wanted to do in training camp, it was to make a good first impression. According to all reports through the Buffalo Sabres first five days of training camp, Connolly succeeded.' … [Read more...] about Quick start for Connolly

'Ray expects his role with the team to be pretty much unchanged in providing leadership to the up-and-coming Sabres stars. "It's something older guys, we take pride in," said Ray, who has seen the club part with veteran players like Dave Andreychuk and Doug Gilmour over the summer months. "It's not just on the ice, it's off the ice and away … [Read more...] about The Razor's edge

'"It's a big step for me," he said. "I'm just going to go down there and work hard and go up and down the wing, bump and grind and hopefully put the puck in a few times. My goal is just to go out there, feel 100 percent and have no regrets out there."' … [Read more...] about Milley's goal is to make playing in the big leagues the norm

'"It is one of the greatest honors that I could have ever accepted," he said. "I was a little nervous at first. But after a while, I felt as though I really fit in. Hopefully, come December, I'll be on the roster."' … [Read more...] about Sabres' McKee elated by call from Canadian Olympic team

'He recognized that look of trepidation on prospects' faces this week at his 14th Sabres camp. Some of these young players, many still just teenagers, were nearly paralyzed by the thought of blowing their one big chance at realizing the dream of playing in the National Hockey League. Ray's position on the team is secure, but he can easily recall a time when it … [Read more...] about Ray tries to keep teammates loose

'But the Sabres have decided to make it substantially easier for young fans to get tickets in October. During "Sabres Kids Month" fans 16 and under will be able to sit in any level seat for only $10 with the purchase of one full-priced seat. Adults can buy up to eight of the specially priced kids' ducats.' … [Read more...] about Sabres offer kids discounts

'Patrick, an 18-year NHL veteran, played the first 10 seasons of his career for the Rangers. During that time, Patrick, a native of Winnipeg, became enamored with what he calls The City. He said Friday that he always felt safe in New York City, and that he views it as a great home to cultural diversity. "I think this is a tragedy against the world, the Western world, … [Read more...] about Patrick still numb over attack

'The Sabres are scheduled to fly to South Carolina tomorrow to continue their training camp. The team had planned to stay in South Carolina through Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres worried about travel

'Brian Campbell's chances of earning a spot on the Buffalo Sabres' defense were enhanced yesterday when highly touted rookie Henrik Tallinder suffered a knee injury. Tallinder's left knee was badly sprained as it twisted awkwardly following a legal check by defenseman Dmitri Kalinin. The hit, which will keep Tallinder out indefinitely, was during a training … [Read more...] about Campbell may open season with Sabres

'"I think it is extremely hard for the players to focus," commented Ruff, following the team's first day of practice. "It is not an easy process to be going through right now. This type of tragedy has touched everybody, including hockey teams." But as world leadership, especially President George W. Bush of the United States, has indicated, life … [Read more...] about Life goes on

'Sabres coach Lindy Ruff on Thursday said only one of the seven defensive slots is really available, while General Manager Darcy Regier indicated the trade of a defenseman could be in the offing.' … [Read more...] about Sabres find themselves fully loaded on defense