Archives for February 2002

'"He just keep's getting better in each game he plays."' … [Read more...] about Pyatt opening eyes

'Whatever you think of Ruff's handling, or mishandling, of his goaltenders in the first year of the post-Hasek era, one thing seems pretty clear: Biron has come through it a stronger, more intact goalie.' … [Read more...] about Biron seems poised to anchor playoff push

'The Sabres "Player for a Day" will get to meet with General Manager Darcy Regier; receive physical testing and training from conditioning coach Doug McKenney; learn NHL equipment and fitting procedures from venerable equipment manager Rip Simonick; take the ice to learn NHL drills from the coaching staff; take a private tour of HSBC Arena; and eat lunch with … [Read more...] about Sabres auctioning 'Player for a Day'

'Hits absorbed don't show up on the stat sheet, which shows Zhitnik with a plus-two rating and two blocked shots.' … [Read more...] about All-Star Zhitnik picks up the check

'"I told myself, "I gotta do more. I'm not where I can be. I gotta go out there and do more and not be content,' " McKee said. "As a defenseman, if you're not noticed they say that's usually a good thing. But I wanted a little more."' … [Read more...] about McKee wants to take his game to Olympian level