Archives for 2002

'Zhitnik on Wednesday was selected to play for the All-World team. It will be the Ukrainian's second All-Star honor after being tabbed in 1999.' … [Read more...] about Miller living like a King

'"They (the Sabres) played very solid defense and certainly, a lot of battles on the boards, they won. When they get ahead, they just trap the hell out of it."' … [Read more...] about Ducks' revival short-lived

'"It's always a big honor to be selected," Kariya said. "This hasn't exactly been a stellar first half, so it's nice to be recognized. I'm just going to go and have fun."' … [Read more...] about Kariya again a star

'Buffalo's Tim Connolly fired a shot off the mask of Duck goalie Steve Shields. The puck went in. The Ducks' Mike Leclerc fired a shot off the mask of Sabre goalie Martin Biron. The puck didn't go in.' … [Read more...] about Can't Mask Over This Loss

'He has 17 goals and 34 points, solid numbers, but off his usual point production. Still, his skills were not overlooked.' … [Read more...] about Kariya on All-Star Team

'Vaclav, who has an NHL career-high 10 goals this season, has seven goals and 16 points in 14 games against the two Southern California teams.' … [Read more...] about Kariya honored but Ducks humbled

'The Sabres have won four of their last five games, with Biron allowing no more than two goals in any of them.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 3, Mighty Ducks 1

'But Varada has scored four goals in his last five games and the Sabres have gone 4-1-0 in that span.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Anaheim 1

'Buffalo has won three of its last four games. Another triumph tonight would do wonders for the rest of the trip.' … [Read more...] about Sabres need a Ducks appetizer

'"But I said to someone the other day, "You know, I'm just looking forward to staying in Buffalo.' It was something I wanted to get done."' … [Read more...] about New Barnes contract keeps captain aboard

'The Ducks have had winless streaks of nine and eight games this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Mighty Ducks

'"He just battles," Regier said. "He's not a big player, but he's a very good two-way center. He really fits well on our hockey club."' … [Read more...] about Barnes signs on for three more years with Sabres

'Barnes is Buffalo's second-leading scorer this season with 31 points, three behind Miroslav Satan, and ranks fourth with 13 goals. The center is also second on the Sabres with five power- play goals and three game-winning scores.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Sign Captain Stu Barnes to Three-Year Contract Extension

'The $8.4 million deal makes Barnes the third-highest paid player on the team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Barnes to three-year extension

'He would have been eligible for unrestricted free agency at the end of the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign C Barnes to three-year extension