'Noronen is 2-1-1 with a 2.63 goals-against average and has shared backup duties behind Martin Biron with 36-year-old Bob Essensa.'
Archives for January 2, 2002
Biron gets starting job back after Sabres demote Noronen
'The Sabres made the move Tuesday, but didn't rule out promoting Noronen next week once the team returns from a two-game road trip, which opens in Calgary on Thursday.'
Time isn't on side of inconsistent Sabres
'"We're having a tough time to get back at .500," Sabres right wing Vaclav Varada said. "Every time we take one or two steps toward it, we drop a game we should have won. Right now, things aren't going well for us at all."'
Dumont's knee, hand injuries flare up
'"All I know is he has swelling in his knee, and his hand is very sore to the point where I don't think he could use it if he had to."'
Noronen sent down again
'"It's totally up to them but you have to feel like you belong somewhere," Noronen said.'