Archives for 2002

'"It wasn't risky at all (starting Noronen)," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff added. "We hoped that Mika would challenge for the No. 1 job (this season). He has played well down in Rochester. When players get to a point where they play well, you have to give them the opportunity. He got his opportunity and he made something out of it."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Philadelphia 1

'The last time Noronen was called up to Buffalo he was given the opportunity to take the starting job away from Biron. But Noronen knows what his role is this time.' … [Read more...] about Noronen knows role

'Points are crucial. Losses are unacceptable. Each game is huge. Yadda, yadda, yadda.' … [Read more...] about Sabres begin short trip with long-range implications

'Noronen could get a start Friday against the Florida Panthers or Sunday against Tampa Bay.' … [Read more...] about Noronen called up for road trip

'Sabres have outscored opponents, 13-1, in three wins and been outscored, 8-1, in three losses since the Olympic break.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Flyers

'Noronen will very likely play one of the games in Florida.' … [Read more...] about Amerks play on without Noronen

'"He went down to Rochester with the right attitude and he made enough noise down there to come back up here," said Ruff. "Right now you can't take him out of the lineup with the way he's played."' … [Read more...] about This time, Campbell may stick

'Tonight's Sabres-Flyers meeting is the first of three in the regular season. That means the Flyers have three chances to kill the Sabres' fading playoff hopes and avoid facing them again.' … [Read more...] about Tonight's Game

'The Buffalo Sabres recalled goalie Mika Noronen from Rochester of the AHL on Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall goalie Noronen from Rochester

'"We've gotta find that consistency, we've gotta find the effort, and it wasn't there tonight."' … [Read more...] about Sabres' streak wiped clean by Islanders

'Listless is what they were, either spent or complacent, although their position in the standings affords them neither excuse.' … [Read more...] about Standing pat puts Sabres on shaky ground

'"We knew it was not going to be an easy game in any sense. We did a good job on their top two lines, but their third line ended up beating us."' … [Read more...] about Sabres booed in loss; Peca, too

'Osgood, benched twice against Buffalo this season after giving up 6 goals on 29 shots, was outstanding.' … [Read more...] about Osgood Helps Peca Return in Style

'"The last thing we wrote on the board is we can let 'em back in, or we kick them down away from us," Laviolette said. "Now they're 11 points behind."' … [Read more...] about Islanders Get Laviolette's Message — Loud and Clear

'The sixth-place Islanders moved 11 points ahead of the Sabres and, more importantly, six points ahead of the idle seventh-place Devils, whom they face tonight at Continental Airlines Arena. It will be a crucial four-point game in the standings.' … [Read more...] about Osgood at His Best for Isles