Archives for 2002

'It is difficult to believe that Woolley wasn’t good enough to play for hapless Buffalo, but apparently is good enough to help the defending Stanley Cup champion Red Wings. And couldn’t Buffalo general manager Darcy Regier have obtained a player from Detroit’s red-hot AHL Grand Rapids Griffins (8-0-2 in a 10-game unbeaten streak) for the Rochester … [Read more...] about Sabres hope fans will keep the faith

'"Business owners need to step forward now and support the organization through the purchase of season tickets," said Giangreco, who's been in business for 33 years, one more year than the Sabres have existed. He bought Hy-Grade, which employs 85, three years ago. "I feel Buffalo is a better community to do business in with the Sabres here."' … [Read more...] about Hy-Grade Distributors pushing Sabres' tickets

'"We get a lead, but the minute a goal is scored against us, well, it's like something is about to snowball," said Ruff. "We've dug this hole we're in. Now we have to find a way to get out of it."' … [Read more...] about Nearing dubious mark

'Miller, the Sabres' fifth-round pick in the 1999 draft, could make his NHL debut at New Jersey on Tuesday as the Sabres attempt to end an 11-game winless streak (0-9-2). Buffalo is a loss or tie away from matching its worst winless streak.' … [Read more...] about Slumping Sabres recall goaltender Miller

In the midst of an 11-game winless streak with no major player transactions seemingly on the horizon, Buffalo Sabres' General Manager Darcy Regier refuses to travel the road that struggling sports franchises invariably go down -- firing their head coach. … [Read more...] about The grass may not be greener on the other side of Ruff

'Ryan Miller will make his NHL debut Tuesday on the road.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bring Miller to high life

'"To lose the Buffalo Sabres, what would that do to the city? What would that do to Erie County? It would be devastating."' … [Read more...] about Business plans party to sell Sabres tickets

'At a time when fan and corporate support is most needed, paying customers are staying away.' … [Read more...] about Sabres losing battle for public's support

'Miller was promoted by the Buffalo Sabres Sunday night.' … [Read more...] about Goalie Miller hears the call from Buffalo

The Wings, rather than claim him off waivers, thereby assuming responsibility for the entire remainder of his $1.425 million salary for this season (about $1.05 million), negotiated a lower salary with Woolley. He agreed to trim $133,000, which can be recouped with player and team incentives. … [Read more...] about Wings acquire Woolley to fill void left by Fischers injury

'"Different nights it's different things going wrong," Sabres winger Rob Ray said. "Obviously the power play is struggling quite a bit, but you can't pick out a reason why. If you could we'd fix it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres' skid hits 11 with loss in Ottawa

'How does it feel to go from poor man's trash to rich man's treasure?' … [Read more...] about Woolley shipped to Cup champions

'Once upon a time, the Sabres thought they could win every game. They exceeded expectations for years because their all-world goalie made them expect more than they ever imagined themselves. This season, everything has worked in reverse.' … [Read more...] about Woolley says Sabres' skaters playing without confidence

The Senators tied the game two minutes into the second period, when Fisher finished off a pretty feed from defenceman Chris Phillips, who led an odd-man rush. The goal also killed the Sabres spirit. … [Read more...] about Sweep week for Senators

This season, the Buffalo Sabres have the perfect initials. The franchise has been as deep in B.S. as the city will soon be in snowdrifts. … [Read more...] about Once-proud Sabres have fallen on hard times