Archives for 2002

'"It's exciting to play," said Holzinger, a 5-foot-11, 185-pound native of Parma, Ohio. "When you're hurt, you're excluded from the team a little bit, and it was tough to be on the outside looking in. I wanted to try to get back as soon as possible and be a part of the success."' … [Read more...] about Holzinger remains patient

'In only his second start of the season, Hodson stopped 22 shots to record his first standings point in more than three years, allowing the Lightning to rally for a 1-1 tie against the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Lightning 1, Sabres 1

'"We would have loved to have two points," Ruff added. "It's baby steps for us. ... In our situation now, we're only happy if we win."' … [Read more...] about Tampa Bay 1, Buffalo 1 (ot)

'Biron made 23 saves for the Sabres, who own just one win in their last 15 games (1-10-3-1).' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 1, Tampa Bay 1 (OT)

“They can't score.” How many times have fans heard those words used to describe the Buffalo Sabres? But what about the reasons for what seems to be a never-ending problem of lack of goal production from Sabre forwards? A study recently conducted by this writer suggests that one reason may frequently be overlooked. The Sabres can't score because they … [Read more...] about Look to draft for answer to Sabres' scoring woes

'From those days of doubt with the Sabres, Andreychuk has cemented his legacy among the greats of the game.' … [Read more...] about The power authority

'More than 8,000 tickets remain for tonight's game. Almost 6,000 are available for Friday's contest against Mario Lemieux and the Pittsburgh Penguins.' … [Read more...] about Zhitnik's broken foot accentuates thin blue line

'Former Sabres C Brian Holzinger had an assist Saturday in his return from a broken leg.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Lightning

'Lightning assistant coach Craig Ramsay, who spent 22 years with the Sabres as a player, coach and in the front office, said it would be a big blow to the city if the team were to ever leave. ``With [Toronto] so close, they have such a natural rivalry,'' Ramsay said. ``This is a good hockey city and so many people love the game around here. It would be sad if … [Read more...] about Sabres Deal Is A Relief For Fans

'Buffalo has one win in its last 14 games and has gone 1-10-2-1 during that span.' … [Read more...] about Tonight's Lightning Game

'Tampa Bay trails the series 10-24-3-1 and is 6-12-1 at Buffalo, where it hasn't won since March 1999 (0-6).' … [Read more...] about Tonight: Lightning vs. Sabres

'Alexei Zhitnik, the Buffalo Sabres' ice-time leader, will miss at least a week because of a broken bone in his right foot.' … [Read more...] about Sabres D Zhitnik out with broken bone in right foot

'They know they’re making stupid mistakes. They know they’re not playing as well as they can. They need to get back on track, but they got off the path somewhere back there, and all their effort just carries them further in the wrong direction. It’s called “pressing,” and it’s just as productive as trying to force the kid to understand … [Read more...] about Puckvoice

While Islander fans are struggling to come to terms with the awful new look their team is giving them, Sabres fans might just be looking at the return of their classic look. The 1996 "gang colors" look might be out the door as new owner Mark Hamister is now openly considering bringing back the blue and gold jerseys the team wore for its first 26 years. Mark, let me … [Read more...] about Out with the new, in with the Blue (and Gold)

'Robert Sadler, president of M&T Bank and a member of the "Business Backs the Sabres" campaign, expects about 150 executives to attend. The intention is to drum up support for the Sabres, whose season ticket sales have fallen below 8,000.' … [Read more...] about M&T to host Sabres' function at arena