Archives for 2002

'"Me sitting here is not doing anybody any good. I've done a lot for this organization, and this organization has done a lot for me. I think it's fair that we both treat each other with respect and make the right decision. If I'm not going to be playing, I don't see any reason for me to be an insurance policy."' … [Read more...] about Sabres' Woolley says 'play me or trade me'

'Sabres allowed first power-play goal in seven games in Sunday's loss to the Lightning.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Senators

'Does Regier upgrade his roster before today's 3 p.m. NHL trade deadline in hopes of climbing into the playoffs? Or does he pawn off veterans to Stanley Cup contenders in return for prospects? Considering the gap between the Sabres, who sit 10th in the Eastern Conference, and the eighth-place Montreal Canadiens is four points, he may end up doing more subtracting than … [Read more...] about Decision time for Sabres

'"I guess we're going to find out how valuable Stu is," Miroslav Satan said. "There has to be some guy or guys to step up and try to fill the gap."' … [Read more...] about Barnes out with concussion

The points were there for the grabbing. The Sabres just didn't want to have anything to do with them. That's the sad situation with the Buffalo Sabres. Two games in Florida this weekend netted the Sabres just one point in their desperate attempt to crawl out of the hole they've dug themselves this season and get back into the playoff race. The best the Sabres … [Read more...] about Barnes hurt in Sabres tie with Lightning

'Ruff has stayed with the same 18 skaters for the past seven games. It's the longest he's gone with the same forwards and defensemen this season.' … [Read more...] about Essensa's NHL days done?

'Sabres fans will have a better idea how management views the team's playoff chances in the coming hours. Trading veterans for draft picks would indicate an emphasis on the future, while acquiring contributors for the last 14 games would signal a desire to make a playoff run.' … [Read more...] about Barnes hurt as Sabres earn tie

'While Buffalo appeared content to dump the puck deep for the final 25 minutes, the Lightning became the aggressors, outshooting the Sabres 12-2 during that span.' … [Read more...] about Bolts Settle For A Tie

'A large crowd was waiting to get their hands on the Vincent Lecavalier bobblehead dolls and all 5,000 were handed out in 35 minutes. The dolls were running as high as $50 on eBay by the start of the second period.' … [Read more...] about Modin's Wrist Injury Showing Improvement

'The Sabres outplayed the Lightning in the second period, in which they held a 14-8 shot advantage and took a 2-1 lead on goals by Taylor Pyatt and James Patrick.' … [Read more...] about A comeback, just not a victory

'"Stu's not very good after that gutless act," Ruff said. "The kid was defenseless. He just drilled his head into the Plexiglass. ... I thought the guy gave him an extra shot, and I thought the building showed a lot of class by putting it up on the jumbo screen."' … [Read more...] about Cullimore's hit raises Ruff's ire

'Canadiens center Doug Gilmour, who played with Andreychuk on the Maple Leafs and Devils, recently called his friend to make his pitch.' … [Read more...] about Playoff contender looks at Andreychuk

'"They're very hard to play against," Lightning coach John Tortorella said. "They play desperate hockey."' … [Read more...] about Sabres 2, Lightning 2

'"This stretch is extremely demanding, four games in six nights," Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. "We threw everything we had at them in the second period, and if not for four or five saves by (Nikolai) Khabibulin, its over. We would have liked to have gotten another point out of it. We thought two out of three was going to be a good number and we ended up … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Tampa Bay 2 (ot)

'Buffalo Sabres captain Stu Barnes left early in the first period of Sunday night's game at Tampa Bay with a concussion.' … [Read more...] about Barnes leaves with concussion