Archives for October 26, 2002

'The Sabres evened the score at 5:56 of the second period as they kept peppering Brodeur with shots from every angle. Brodeur made a kick save on Vaclav Varada's sharp-angle chance from the right-wing boards, then Curtis Brown had a chance on the rebound in front, but it was Stu Barnes who banged it in.' … [Read more...] about Daneyko scores (honest!)

'According to Sabres officials, the team has had several potential buyers but only one offer at this point, and that offer is said to be for a very low figure. Although the NHL, which is running the club, had hoped to finalize a sale by December, it appears likely that the process will take the entire season. A bridge loan has been set up by the league in case the Sabres … [Read more...] about Power play still lacking juice

The easiest thing for NHL commissioner Gary Bettman to do is take the first decent offer to buy the Buffalo Sabres so the league can wash its hands of the matter. Unfortunately, 29 other owners would go ballistic if the Sabres go cheap and their own teams become undervalued. … [Read more...] about Price not yet right

'The Sabres were 1-2-1 on a four-game homestand.' … [Read more...] about Devils 2, Sabres 1

'New Jersey killed Buffalo's four power-play chances and, with the Sabres skating 6-on-5, Brodeur turned aside defenseman Jason Woolley's slap shot with less than 20 seconds left to preserve the win.' … [Read more...] about New Jersey 2, Buffalo 1

'Defenseman Ken Daneyko recorded his first regular season goal in more than 3 1/2 years and Sergei Brylin got the game-winner a minute into the third period Friday night as the New Jersey Devils defeated the Buffalo Sabres, 2-1.' … [Read more...] about New Jersey 2, Buffalo 1