Archives for January 2002

The Buffalo Sabres ended one year and opened a new one the same way... losing. Buffalo lost to the Carolina Hurricanes on New Year's Eve 5-4 and then proceeded to lose to the Calgary Flames 3-1 four nights later. Things are not getting any better for the men in red and black. … [Read more...] about Sabres begin New Year on a low note

'Buffalo entered Saturday ranked near the bottom of the NHL in an array of categories ranging from road record (5-12-1-1, 27th out of 30), to power-play success rate (12.9 percent, 27th), to team goals-against average (2.73, 23rd).' … [Read more...] about Tight play needed against Wild

'"I feel bad," Ramsey said Saturday of the Sabres' recent struggles, adding, "I won't feel bad (tonight)."' … [Read more...] about Ruff, Ramsey hope joke won't be on them tonight

'They're closer to the Thrashers in the standings than they are the Maple Leafs.' … [Read more...] about Why are the Sabres struggling? Let us count the ways

'With 35 points in 41 games, the Sabres rank 26th out of 30 NHL teams.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Wild

'Buffalo is a mess. And we're not talking about the city, which got nailed with 7 feet of snow recently.' … [Read more...] about Wild-Sabres Game Day

'They were both drafted in 1979 by the Buffalo Sabres. Ramsey went 11th overall in the first round, and Ruff was selected with Buffalo's second-round pick.' … [Read more...] about Ramsey, Ruff go way back

'Buffalo has been in the Twin Cities since Friday after a 3-1 loss in Calgary on Thursday night.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres at Wild

'"It's definitely uncharted waters," Ruff said with a laugh when asked about Buffalo's ongoing goalie jumble. "Marty (Biron) has struggled. He's trying to find his game and we're trying to help as much as we can."' … [Read more...] about Ruff sees no net gains for Sabres

'Near the end of the sprinting portion, which came at the end of the practice, Dumont left the straight-line formation and drifted toward the boards. He was doubled over with his hands clutching his head, unable to leave the ice without assistance from a teammate and trainer Jim Pizzutelli.' … [Read more...] about Dumont says he's OK after hard hit to head

'"They were more worried about evening the score physically than they were about winning the game," Boughner said. "The position they're in right now, maybe they should try and worry about winning games."' … [Read more...] about Ray goes down fighting, but Sabres show little in defeat

'"What the future holds for me: who knows? It's not like I'm sitting on pins and needles, sitting by the phone, but it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that I'm not the go-to guy."' … [Read more...] about Essensa waits for exit call

The Sabres, when scored upon first, came into Calgary with a 3-15-3-1 record. … [Read more...] about Flames solve Sabres

'"Doesn't surprise me,'' said Flames' goaltending consultant Grant Fuhr, watching Calgary's 3-1 win over the distinctly out-of-sorts Buffalo Sabres from a press box perch.' … [Read more...] about Conroy casts aside shadow role and makes hay for the Flames

'The Sabres, with just two victories in their last 12 games, dip to 15-21-4-1.' … [Read more...] about Turek rattles Sabres