Archives for 2002

The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced plans to build a $225 million arena on the site of an old hospital across from their current home. No one will be happier to leave behind the house of horrors known as The Igloo more than Marty Biron, who was torched for five goals on 23 shots in last night's loss to the Pens. … [Read more...] about With miners watching, Biron and Sabres buried again in the Burgh

The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced plans to build a $225 million arena on the site of an old hospital across from their current home. No one will be happier to leave behind the house of horrors known as The Igloo more than Marty Biron, who was torched for five goals on 23 shots in last night's loss to the Pens … [Read more...] about With miners watching, Biron and Sabres buried again in the Burgh

With all due respect to Coors Light, I'd say the Sabres must have the worst marketing of any product, entertainment or otherwise. Seriously, if I went by their commercials, I'd say Gilbert Perreault was still the captain and that Baby Joe Mesi had fought his way onto the team. … [Read more...] about Small market(ing)

'Almost every time the Sabres opened the penalty box gate they opened themselves up for disaster against the Pittsburgh Penguins' deadly offense.' … [Read more...] about Penguins make Sabres pay on the power play

'Maxim Afinogenov's immediate future looks grim, and there are no guarantees his long-term prospects will be much rosier.' … [Read more...] about Afinogenov's head, future remain clouded

'The Sabres threatened to get back in the game with Jochen Hecht's power-play goal at 13:04 of the second period. The Penguins reclaimed control in the first minute of the third period with a goal created purely by the skills of their stars. Lemieux stole the puck in the neutral zone and made a pass to Kovalev, who quickly faked his way past defenseman Rhett Warrener … [Read more...] about Pens' 'others' contribute in win over Sabres

'Lemieux played 19:28 in Friday's 7-3 loss at Detroit and logged 26:01 in Saturday's 5-2 home victory over Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Mario reports no pain

'After the game, Sabres Coach Lindy Ruff said flatly that "we got smoked," and that his team had been aware of the perils of giving the Penguins too many opportunities with the extra man.' … [Read more...] about Penguins hammer Sabres

'"All the way around Buffalo's box," Daigle said. "It looked like they got caught looking."' … [Read more...] about Daigle ends drought in unusual fashion

'Other rookies are getting more attention around the league, but few have more responsibility than Sabres D Henri Tallinder. A second-round pick in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft, he is logging more than 20 minutes per game, second-most among rookies, and is working all special teams. He has no points but a plus-3 rating in his eight games. "There's not a thing you can … [Read more...] about Penguins Report: 10/27/02

'The Penguins and Sabres had five power-play goals and one shorthanded tally between them before the first even-strength goal was scored.' … [Read more...] about Pens bounce back, blast Sabres

'Daigle can breathe a small sigh of relief, thanks to special teams. He scored his first goal since March 3, 2000, at 16:23 of the first period, and added an assist at 12:08 of the second period. Wayne Primeau also scored his first goal of the season.' … [Read more...] about Daigle chips in on offense

'The Penguins are 10-1-4 in their last 15 home games against Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Penguins 5, Sabres 2

'After allowing a shorthanded tally by Buffalo, the Penguins made sure they took advantage of their power-play opportunities, erupting for four straight man-advantage goals to take a 4-1 lead.' … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh 5, Buffalo 2

'Pittsburgh cashed in on its first four power-play chances Saturday night and Alexei Kovalev extended his goal-scoring streak to five games as the Penguins cruised to a 5-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh 5, Buffalo 2