Archives for 2002

We just kept going at them and I thought we were able to wear them down. … [Read more...] about Senators get even

The cherry on top of an unexpected Saturday night treat of a game, their fight was so good it was shown on the replay scoreboard. The leagues officiating supervisors will want to see the tape later themselves, especially the part where Mair started beating Neil over the head with the Ottawa players own helmet. … [Read more...] about Mair is not playing fair

The NHL has hired former league VP Steve Soloman to handle the bids for the Buffalo franchise and help in the day-to-day workings of the operation. … [Read more...] about Game Story

'"Things are pretty tough in Buffalo right now," Woolley said. "To come into this situation, it's obviously pretty exciting."' … [Read more...] about Red Wings acquire defenseman Woolley

'Essentially, Woolley, 33, is a younger version of Duchesne, 37, and a player who could thrive with the offensive players on the Wings.' … [Read more...] about Woolley playing more aggressively

'``We've had years where we haven't made the playoffs, but we've never had a stretch like this,'' Rob Ray said.' … [Read more...] about Senators 4, Sabres 1

'"We had a couple of opportunities in the first period to put it away, if only we could score on the power plays," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "When they made it 3-1 in the second, they just took off on us. We played desperately in the third and took too many chances. A lot of us aren't sleeping."' … [Read more...] about Ottawa 4, Buffalo 1

'Chris Gratton scored for the Sabres, who have lost six straight and are 0-9-2 in the last 11 games. The winless streak is one short of the club record, set during the 1991-92 season.' … [Read more...] about Ottawa 4, Buffalo 1

In the midst of Buffalo's spiral into new depths of futility, many fans are degenerating into zealots taking ultra-aggressive stances of protest. Boiling frustrations turn the idle opinions of a few into the angry mantras of many. Frankly, some of these exaggerated cries lack any common sense whatsoever. Take the Jason Woolley situation. … [Read more...] about Woolley provides latest ammunition for the zealots

'The 33-year-old Woolley spent five full seasons with the Sabres after being acquired from Pittsburgh in September 1997. He played in 365 games with Buffalo, recording 40 goals and 125 assists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Trade Veteran Defenseman Jason Woolley to Red Wings

'Woolley is Buffalo's all-time postseason scoring leader among defensemen with seven goals and 27 assists in 49 games.' … [Read more...] about Red Wings acquire Woolley from Sabres

'The cost-conscious Sabres received a conditional pick in next year's draft, while freeing themselves of Woolley's $1,425,000 salary. The Sabres are looking for a new owner and are operating on a fixed budget overseen by the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade D Woolley to Red Wings

'The Detroit Red Wings on Saturday acquired defenseman Jason Woolley from the Buffalo Sabres for future considerations.' … [Read more...] about Red Wings acquire D Woolley from Sabres

...JASON SPEZZA, PATRICK LALIME... Yes! Not a former Buffalo Sabre in that bunch of current Ottawa Senators. After Richard Smehlik was a plus-6, Steve Shields made 34 saves and Alexander Mogilny scored twice in the three most recent defeats at home, that's perhaps the best news the Sabres could get as they prepare for their meeting with the Senators tonight in … [Read more...] about Mogilny sticks it to Sabres, but Belfour's the star

The Buffalo Sabres are suffering from massive hemorrhaging. Emergency medical attention is needed immediately to save the patient. Unfortunately it appears that a rescue team will not arrive on the scene in time. … [Read more...] about Who's going to stop the bleeding?