Archives for 2002

'Noronen is 2-1-1 with a 2.63 goals-against average and has shared backup duties behind Martin Biron with 36-year-old Bob Essensa.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign G Noronen to Rochester

'The Sabres made the move Tuesday, but didn't rule out promoting Noronen next week once the team returns from a two-game road trip, which opens in Calgary on Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Biron gets starting job back after Sabres demote Noronen

'"We're having a tough time to get back at .500," Sabres right wing Vaclav Varada said. "Every time we take one or two steps toward it, we drop a game we should have won. Right now, things aren't going well for us at all."' … [Read more...] about Time isn't on side of inconsistent Sabres

'"All I know is he has swelling in his knee, and his hand is very sore to the point where I don't think he could use it if he had to."' … [Read more...] about Dumont's knee, hand injuries flare up

'"It's totally up to them but you have to feel like you belong somewhere," Noronen said.' … [Read more...] about Noronen sent down again

'"It was quite an injury," said Ruff. "I just hope it doesn't hurt the rest of his career. This is a serious injury. It is one that takes quite some time to come back from. For now, the rest of the team is going to have to pick up the slack."' … [Read more...] about Huge loss for Sabres

The results were much better for Cole and his teammates after a 5-4 win. The Sabres edged Carolina in overtime, 3-2, Dec. 14. … [Read more...] about Cole, Hurricanes Ring In New Year With Win Over Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres rang out the year the same way as they rang it in last January 1st. The Sabres, who are in danger of falling completely out of the playoff race, lost their Tux & Pucks New Years Eve contest with the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4. Buffalo opened 2001 with a 4-3 loss to the Boston Bruins. Maybe the Sabres can turn the page on the past year and begin a new chapter … [Read more...] about Sabres ring out the year with a thud

'The time is drawing near where merely taking pride in their ability to bounce back won't be enough.' … [Read more...] about Stormy night

'"He is incredibly focused about preparing himself, just like Ron Francis and really all the players I've coached that I think are going to be in the Hall of Fame," Maurice said.' … [Read more...] about Barrasso savors storybook season

'The Canes had a ton of chances to extend that lead and put the game away early in the third period but ended up letting Buffalo back into it.' … [Read more...] about Canes cap record December

'Ward, who suffered a charley horse when he was kneed by Peter Bondra in Sunday's 5-5 tie with the Washington Capitals, was able to play against Buffalo. O'Neill, whose back spasms forced him out of the game in the first period Sunday, was not.' … [Read more...] about O'Neill still out, but Ward back on ice

'Sabres coach Lindy Ruff wasn't pleased with either goalie's performance. "We're looking for one guy to take the bull by the horns," Ruff said. "It's a gut instinct right now. I'm trying to find a guy that will win us ahockey game."' … [Read more...] about Hurricanes 5, Sabres 4

'"Obviously, we've got to be better defensively," Brown said. "We've got to make better decisions with the puck. Remember those turnovers, those things will come back and haunt you. Tonight we made too many mistakes in that area."' … [Read more...] about Carolina 5, Buffalo 4

'"It's a loss. You just hope this injury isn't something that hurts his career," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff told the Buffalo News.' … [Read more...] about Sabres LW Kozlov out 6-8 weeks with Achilles injury