Archives for November 2002

'"Darcy has taken a devout fan and turned him into someone who really doesn't care if the Sabres stay or leave," wrote Bob Dworak, Kathleen's husband. "Judging by the letters in The Buffalo News and the ticket sales, there are many others with the same opinion."' … [Read more...] about Box office blues

'At least the Thrashers can look forward to a brighter future. The Sabres aren't even assured of having one.' … [Read more...] about Thrashers storm back to beat Sabres

'It was the second time this week that Buffalo had blown a two-goal lead.' … [Read more...] about Thrashers 6, Sabres 4

'"We played better offensively but let up defensively," Barnes said. "That's the difference in this league. It's a tough place to play hockey. You need to be good on both ends of the ice to be successful and we weren't tonight, and it obviously cost us."' … [Read more...] about Atlanta 6, Buffalo 4

'The Sabres built a 2-0 lead in the opening 11:19 but had their winless streak extended to eight (0-6-2). They had not gone eight games without a win since October 1993.' … [Read more...] about Atlanta 6, Buffalo 4

There was a glimmer of hope that this year would be different from last. The Sabres have gone through almost every kind of adversity a team can, and they've been given every reason to fail. It's the perfect formula for a hard-working team with pride, but instead we get stuck with the Sabres team of present that many times doesn't know what the word pride means. … [Read more...] about S.ame O.ld S.abres send a message: we don't care

The Buffalo Sabres came home as vanquished warriors. They came home forlorn and downtrodden. They had left their homeland hoping to conquer lost territory, to make something happen to get their brethren excited and exonerating them again. Instead, the Sabres were slaughtered in every battle they fought. They were led by a modern day General Custer, Lindy Ruff, and his battle … [Read more...] about The conquered Sabres limp home

'They've scored seven times in their last seven games. They haven't won in nearly three weeks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres seeking scent of a victory

'As of Friday afternoon a little more than 11,000 tickets had been sold for tonight's game.' … [Read more...] about Zhitnik joins list of those sidelined

Every empty seat is a vote against keeping this team, and the votes are piling up. … [Read more...] about Empty seats

'Atlanta is 5-6-1-0 against the Sabres, including 2-4-0-0 in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Scouting reports: Thrashers at Buffalo Sabres

'The incident took place at 17:23 of the first period when Zhitnik collided with Hlavac in the Sabres' zone. Zhitnik was assessed a five-minute major for kneeing and a game misconduct.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres' Zhitnik Suspended Two Games for Kneeing Hlavac

The heat is on. It's on Buffalo Sabres general manager Darcy Regier. Already unpopular after several deals that have allowed name talent to leave only to be replaced by unprovens, Regier finds his team at a standstill. … [Read more...] about Why do Some Teams Stink?

'Zhitnik will miss the Sabres' games against Atlanta on Saturday and Boston on Tuesday. He will also forfeit $39,074.08 that will go to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman suspended for two games

'Buffalo Sabres defenseman Alexei Zhitnik has been suspended two games without pay for a kneeing incident involving Carolina Hurricanes left wing Jan Hlavac, the NHL announced Friday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres D Zhitnik suspended two games for kneeing incident