Archives for 2002

The top offensive player is the often underachieving Chris Gratton, with three goals and eight assists. Gratton was on the block last season when he had only four goals and nine assists in the first 50 games. … [Read more...] about Flames watch

'"I hope Buffalo never loses its team," said Boughner. "The Buffalo fans are super hockey fans and I enjoyed the time I played there."' … [Read more...] about Gilbert states his position

'However, the outcome should never have been in doubt because the undisciplined Sabres were so willing to serve up a Canucks triumph. No wonder they don't have an owner. The only thing missing in Buffalo's game plan was a serving platter. Yet, the Canucks could muster but 22 shots and surrendered the tying goal to rookie Ales Kotalik with less than three minutes … [Read more...] about Another stalemate

'It looked anything but easy, especially in the third period when the Sabres held a 9-2 edge in shots on goal.' … [Read more...] about Cloutier kept them in it

'They should consider themselves fortunate. The score flattered the Canucks, who despite being handed nine power-play opportunities by the Sabres couldn't generate anything offensively.' … [Read more...] about New-look Canucks fit to be tied

'Finally, for what seems like the first time in 10 National Hockey League seasons, the once mystifying Chris Gratton is playing with enough certainty to become a leader of distinction.' … [Read more...] about Gratton seizes opportunity

'Buffalo, the most penalized team in the NHL, continued to take a lot of penalties, but Vancouver also continued to struggle with the man advantage.' … [Read more...] about Canucks 1, Sabres 1

'Recalled from the minors on Sunday, Kotalik swept the puck past goaltender Dan Cloutier from the bottom of the left faceoff circle to force overtime. Defenseman Jason Woolley's one-timer from the right side never reached the net and came to Kotalik, whose only other NHL goal came on March 19.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 1, Vancouver 1 (ot)

'Rookie Ales Kotalik scored with 2:39 remaining in regulation Tuesday night and nearly won it in overtime as the Buffalo Sabres rallied for a 1-1 tie with the Vancouver Canucks, who have just one victory in their last eight games and continue to struggle on the power play and in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 1; Vancouver 1 (OT)

'"It's amazing," said Dorian Andrewes, the Sabres Canadian sales and marketing manager. "In spite of all the blue jackets -- that's what we call the empty seats -- we're making more money this year than we were last year."' … [Read more...] about Sabres maintain all is well

Both Maxim Afinogenov and the Buffalo Sabres suffered yet another setback on Monday as a result of more headaches for Afinogenov. The right winger has suffered for nearly two months as a result of a puck hitting his forehead in Russia, and it could very well be another two months before he plays. … [Read more...] about Max still hurting; Kotalik called up; fans a no-show

'The Sabres have won only once in their past six games. They totaled just five goals in their past three outings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres searching for offense

'"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. They're more or less saying: … [Read more...] about Sabres ownerless but still alive

'The Buffalo Sabres Alumni team visited the Jamestown Savings Bank Ice Arena for a good, old-fashioned hockey game with the Jamestown Lakers Coaches on Saturday afternoon.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Alumni Make Right 'Connection'

'Interestingly, the day before suffering the injury, Afinogenov had signed a two-year, $2.4 million US contract with Buffalo. But he hasn't been paid any of the money yet because he has not passed his physical with the team and is not on the roster.' … [Read more...] about Afinogenov still out