Archives for October 20, 2002

Maybe it's just this season on the edge where every victory is like winning the Stanley Cup and every loss is a Darius Kasparaitis flipper past The Dominator in overtime of the seventh game, but Saturday night's loss was downright discouraging. Why? Because now we have a trend on our hands. In their three-game winless streak, the Sabres have slowly but surely reverted … [Read more...] about Now it's a trend o Sabres on 3-game winless streak

'"That was probably the biggest part of the game," Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff said. "We had poor execution. I don't think we had one chance. We had one tip that was maybe our best chance, but I think that gave them a little momentum right after that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose as power play fizzles

'Mark Hamister might have been first out of the gate, but Tom Golisano appears to be the stronger turtle in this race. Sherry Bassin and his crew still haven't submitted a bid, and word from Montreal was they were trying to scrape together another $15 million. It's become clear Alan Maislin doesn't quite have the money.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL

'THUMBS DOWN - These are trying times for the financially strapped Sabres, who are being managed by the NHL while a new owner is sought. But only 11,351 fans?' … [Read more...] about Coyotes penalty killers turn tide, pace victory

'"He finally jammed another needle all the way in and the blood just spurted out," Amonte said. "It looked bad, but it felt a hell of a lot better."' … [Read more...] about Amonte 1 tough cookie

'"I hope I can I feel and look so good when I retire," forward Brett Hull said.' … [Read more...] about Hasek at peace

'Phoenix, playing its fourth road game in six nights, came out flat for the first two periods. It took a crucial 5-on-3 penalty kill at the start of third to get the Coyotes going. Amonte's goal came just 31 seconds after the Coyotes were back at full strength.' … [Read more...] about Coyotes 3, Sabres 2

'Unbeaten in their last six visits to Buffalo (3-0-3-0), the Coyotes erased a one-goal deficit with three consecutive tallies, including two by their second line.' … [Read more...] about Phoenix 3, Buffalo 2

Unbeaten in their last six meetings with Buffalo (3-0-3-0), the Coyotes erased a one goal deficit with three consecutive tallies, including two by their second line. … [Read more...] about Phoenix 3, Buffalo 2