Archives for November 16, 2002

In the midst of Buffalo's spiral into new depths of futility, many fans are degenerating into zealots taking ultra-aggressive stances of protest. Boiling frustrations turn the idle opinions of a few into the angry mantras of many. Frankly, some of these exaggerated cries lack any common sense whatsoever. Take the Jason Woolley situation. … [Read more...] about Woolley provides latest ammunition for the zealots

'The 33-year-old Woolley spent five full seasons with the Sabres after being acquired from Pittsburgh in September 1997. He played in 365 games with Buffalo, recording 40 goals and 125 assists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Trade Veteran Defenseman Jason Woolley to Red Wings

'Woolley is Buffalo's all-time postseason scoring leader among defensemen with seven goals and 27 assists in 49 games.' … [Read more...] about Red Wings acquire Woolley from Sabres

'The cost-conscious Sabres received a conditional pick in next year's draft, while freeing themselves of Woolley's $1,425,000 salary. The Sabres are looking for a new owner and are operating on a fixed budget overseen by the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade D Woolley to Red Wings

'The Detroit Red Wings on Saturday acquired defenseman Jason Woolley from the Buffalo Sabres for future considerations.' … [Read more...] about Red Wings acquire D Woolley from Sabres

...JASON SPEZZA, PATRICK LALIME... Yes! Not a former Buffalo Sabre in that bunch of current Ottawa Senators. After Richard Smehlik was a plus-6, Steve Shields made 34 saves and Alexander Mogilny scored twice in the three most recent defeats at home, that's perhaps the best news the Sabres could get as they prepare for their meeting with the Senators tonight in … [Read more...] about Mogilny sticks it to Sabres, but Belfour's the star

The Buffalo Sabres are suffering from massive hemorrhaging. Emergency medical attention is needed immediately to save the patient. Unfortunately it appears that a rescue team will not arrive on the scene in time. … [Read more...] about Who's going to stop the bleeding?

'Of Ottawa's 37 goals, 21 have come on the power play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Senators

The Sabres have earned the worst record in the NHL honestly. … [Read more...] about Game day

'But Buffalo was doomed by a rash of penalties in the second period. Toronto, including a power play late in the first period, went on five straight power-play opportunities.' … [Read more...] about Leafs make themselves feel at home

'Doubtless Jason Woolley had become a nuisance, a chronic whiner. He stood tough off the ice, requested more trades than a stock broker, and then he'd play soft as elevator music. That said, take him any day over Connolly as a point man on the power play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres can't beat Leafs' acting ability

'A source close to the situation told The Buffalo News that Woolley likely would find a new NHL employer today at a lower salary. Some teams who could use a defenseman or a power-play specialist include the Detroit Red Wings, Pittsburgh Penguins, Calgary Flames, Toronto Maple Leafs and Atlanta Thrashers.' … [Read more...] about Woolley free to speak with others

'As their record falls to an NHL-worst 3-10-3, the Sabres are off to their second-worst start in franchise history, going back to 1970-71, their inaugural season, which they opened 3-11-2.' … [Read more...] about Eagle soars again

'The Leafs played the first period as if customs officials had seized their brains while crossing the border and they had some almost-costly breakdowns in the third as well.' … [Read more...] about Belfour saves the Leafs

Returning to the rink where he helped the Dallas Stars defeat the Sabres to win hockeys ultimate championship in June 1999, Belfours heroics allowed the Leafs to end more than a decade of futility in Buffalo. … [Read more...] about Belfour brilliant