Archives for 2002

And even if the two-year, $1.1-million US contract he signed with the Sabres in July will probably be his last, Patrick credits holistic medicine -- the twice-weekly trips to chiropractors, the acupuncture treatments, the meditation and various other relaxation techniques, the macrobiotic diet and steady trips to health-food stores -- for his surprising longevity. … [Read more...] about Patrick credits wife

And because they got every break imaginable, in addition to big goaltending from Turek. The Flames first two goals deflected off D Alexei Zhitnik and D Rhett Warrener, respectively; the Sabres were outshooting Calgary 23-9 and outplaying the hosts badly at the time of Drurys backbreaker. … [Read more...] about Sabres – Flames post-game report

The Sabres, meanwhile, were cursing their lousy luck. Despite holding a 23-11 edge in shots after 40 minutes, they trailed 3-0. … [Read more...] about Whole bag of goodies

The 25-year-old selected by Buffalo in the first round, 14th overall, in 1995 is considered one of the best young defensive defencemen in the NHL. … [Read more...] about One to watch

It was not the most bone-crushing hit you will see but it is among the loudest. Flames rookie Chuck Kobasew drove into Buffalos Jay McKee at the end boards and the end result was a shattered pane of glass -- which thundered to the ice. … [Read more...] about Game over

'Buffalo, winless in its last four games, has three games left on a six-game road trip.' … [Read more...] about Flames 3, Sabres 0

'"You look at our road scoring," Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. "We'll just shuffle the deck for tomorrow and change the lines around. If we're going to end up 1-0, 2-0 on the road, we can just shuffle things around."' … [Read more...] about Calgary 3, Buffalo 0

'Biron made just 14 saves for the Sabres, who have one win in their last eight games and are 0-2-1-0 on a six-game road trip.' … [Read more...] about Calgary 3, Buffalo 0

'"The area itself is one big reason why I returned to the Sabres," commented Patrick who resides with his wife, Deborah, and their two daughters, Brenna and Quinn in the WNY area throughout most of the last four years. "We think the schools and the kids programs here are second to none. The housing and cost of living are fantastic. In fact, we would consider … [Read more...] about The ageless one

'For the first time since the Sabres problems surfaced, I'm scared... scared that their future in Buffalo may be in question. I was in the group for a while that said "no way." I did not think there was any way this team would be in danger of leaving. My view has changed.' … [Read more...] about Scared Sick Over Sabres

'"The fans don't question the coaching, management or the players," Ray continued. "They're more or less saying why should they come out and support something they feel has screwed them over? They were promised a lot of things for the town itself, not just hockey, but things like jobs and the price of cable."' … [Read more...] about Players do best to ignore mess

'The Sabres will be in serious trouble if they don't heat up before they get to Raleigh, N.C. They have scored eight goals in their past five games.' … [Read more...] about Heat is on Sabres' scorers to break the ice

He has lasted far longer than he could have ever imagined. He has played his entire NHL career in one town, two hours from home (Stirling, Ont.). He married a local girl. Yeah, maybe he compromised some dollars to stay in Buffalo, but he is comfortable there; he is appreciated there. … [Read more...] about Sabre rattler

Flames have not won since Oct. 19 at Chicago. They are 0-1-1-2 since. … [Read more...] about Sabres – Flames preview

This year, we are allowed to cheat a little bit more and it is going to create some turnovers some times, two-on-ones or three-on-ones coming our way, but we have got to ask Marty (Biron) to make a big save for us. Our team has to take chances to score goals. … [Read more...] about Gratton finally gratifies