Archives for 2002

'The Sabres have outshot the Canadiens, 73-43, in their past two meetings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Canadiens

'What on Earth has happened to Joe Juneau? The veteran centre, who has become a defensive forward late in his career, has recaptured the offensive prowess that marked his youth.' … [Read more...] about Scouting Report

'"Everyone realized if you don't come out to play that game (Thursday) you might as well say bye-bye to the game against Montreal, which is twice as important," Biron said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres play with power, shut out Isles

'With a road game Saturday against Central Division rival St. Louis, Bowman said he's leaning toward starting backup goalie Manny Legace in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Hasek to sit, and it might be Sunday

'The loss might have been the low point of the Islanders' season.' … [Read more...] about Islanders' Special Teams Fall Apart

'"You'd have to be an idiot not to see we're losing an opportunity to put wins in our column," Laviolette said.' … [Read more...] about Isles Show Nothing Against Lowly Sabres

'Meanwhile, the Isles, embarrassed on their own ice, couldn't hit water if they fell off the Andrea Gail. By the end of the second, the Isles had sent 21 shots wide; they finished with 24 misfires.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blank Isles

'Peca twice had shorthanded breakaways but could not convert. One was stopped by Biron after Peca was pulled down by defenseman Alexei Zhitnik. The other hit the crossbar and bounced into Biron's pads. Peca also fanned on a one-timer in the slot during a power play later in the period and in the third had a goal waved off after a quick whistle blew the play dead. … [Read more...] about Basement Problems

'"We sat here two days ago and were addressing discipline," Islanders captain Michael Peca said. "We're having a bit of adversity right now, and the games are getting tougher from here on out."' … [Read more...] about Sabres 5, Islanders 0

'"We were very active," Biron said. "We played the body right off the bat. We came out ready to play."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, NY Islanders 0

'The Sabres do have two games in hand over two of the teams they're chasing, for whatever that's worth. They have 21 games remaining on their regular season schedule.' … [Read more...] about Crunch time for Sabres

'Eleven of the Sabres' remaining 21 games are on the road, and there are four sets of back-to-back contests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres can't relax in flight down stretch

'With the Sabres about to play seven games over the next 11 nights, including four on the road, Campbell will be pressed into service.' … [Read more...] about Campbell likely to see ice time

'D James Patrick has 57 career points vs. the Islanders, the most against any opponent.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Islanders

'"We have to convert on some of our power play situations. And we're just not doing that. And we're still not finishing off plays when we get the chance. Guys are passing up opportunities to score. And we can't afford that at this point of the season.'' … [Read more...] about Playoff hopes alive