Archives for 2002

'"I don't see why [Hasek] wouldn't get cheered," Robitaille said. "He carried that team for so long."' … [Read more...] about Bowman reiterates he's likely to start Legace today in Buffalo

'"I don't want to say disappointed, maybe a little bit," said Hasek, when asked how he would feel if he didn't start today. "Who knows when the next game for me in Buffalo will be."' … [Read more...] about Hasek wants to play in return to Buffalo

'Not only do the Sabres have nothing special planned for Hasek, easily the greatest player in franchise history, but most observers think the six-time Vezina and two-time Hart Trophy winner will receive a chorus of boos.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make a point of snubbing Hasek

'"We've had a roller-coaster of a season, Sabres defenseman Jay McKee said. "But we've still got something to prove here that we can do well, make the playoffs and go on without Dominik."' … [Read more...] about Sabres brace for The Dominator's return

'Although Kozlov has been cleared to walk on his own, Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said Saturday that it will be about a month before he will be able to skate.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Kozlov to miss rest of season

'"I just thought he looked so confident and so steady."' … [Read more...] about Biron blanking amazing again

'Well look at what we have here.' … [Read more...] about Sabres picking themselves off the mat

'He also feels he's outgrowing the AHL, something the Sabres have been waiting for him to do for three years.' … [Read more...] about Campbell's play has been m'm, m'm good

'"We're a different team when we're playing from behind," veteran Joé Juneau said. "We gave up two easy goals in the first period and that was it."' … [Read more...] about Habs' game plan lost as Sabres post shutout win

'Gilmour, who has expressed his unhappiness over his stay in Buffalo, was booed when he was introduced as one of the Canadiens' starters last night and again whenever he led a rush.' … [Read more...] about Chilly reception

'For reasons only the Canadiens can explain, they were completely outplayed and submissive in the game and were outshot 37-26.' … [Read more...] about Sabres carve up lazy Habs

'Chris Gratton, J.P. Dumont -- off the skate of Canadiens' defenceman Craig Rivet -- and Brian Campbell scored for the Sabres, who outshot the Canadiens 19-5 in the second period.' … [Read more...] about Habs' effort lacks drive

'Brown and his teammates know there are those out there who say the reason the Sabres are in this predicament -- on the outside looking in -- is because they dealt away their biggest asset. Forgive the Sabres for being tired of hearing it.' … [Read more...] about Over loss of Hasek, Sabres focusing on playoffs

'Biron, on the other hand, sees renewed focus in the players in front of him. "You can see it in the guy's eyes that they mean business," he said. "It's much easier for a goalie when you see that the guys are on their best game."' … [Read more...] about Sabres 3, Canadiens 0

'Since holding a 35-minute closed-door meeting following Monday's home loss to Edmonton, the Sabres have not allowed a goal.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Montreal 0