Archives for 2002

The upcoming 6-game road trip probably couldn't have come at a better time for the Buffalo Sabres. Going to confines more friendly than HSBC Arena may just be what the team needs. … [Read more...] about Sabres thrilled to go on the road

'Five one-goal games. Five one-goal victories.' … [Read more...] about Devils win a tough one

Jochen Hecht returned. The power play did not. Not unless you mean the power play from recent seasons -- it was back for sure as the Buffalo Sabres extended their drought with the man-advantage to 19 chances in a 2-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils before the largest crowd of the season, 12,633, at HSBC Arena on Friday night. … [Read more...] about It's official o the power play from 2001-02 is back

Dear Lindy Ruff, So you got off to a fast start with your team scoring 11 goals in two games and winning both. You had fans thinking of May with Halloween decorations still covered in dust. For a moment, the Bills were second rate, gasp! … [Read more...] about Memo to Lindy: How to survive this season

'Tonight marks the start of the Sabres' longest road trip of the season, encompassing six games over 12 nights.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Penguins

'The Penguins have more than 2,000 tickets left for the game tonight...'. … [Read more...] about Penguins Report: 10/26/02

'The Sabres are also playing in back-to-back games this weekend.' … [Read more...] about Penguins-Sabres scouting report

'Whenever Ken Daneyko scores a goal, it's just not your night.' … [Read more...] about Lightning strikes for Daneyko

'"It may be just the thing we need, to go out and play simple road games for a while," Barnes said. "Most teams, I think, if they had their choice would want to have a road trip like this early on. I think it's a good opportunity for the guys to spend some time together."' … [Read more...] about Road may offer cure for offensive blues

'The Buffalo Sabres' potential ownership sweepstakes now appears to be a two-horse race between B. Thomas Golisano and Mark E. Hamister - following the apparent breakup, at least for now, of the group led by Sherry Bassin.' … [Read more...] about Hamister, Golisano top rivals for Sabres

'Sunday's News will offer a fans' poll on the subject, one you can respond to by mail or e-mail.' … [Read more...] about Why are fans staying away?

'All it took was Daneyko's first goal since Feb. 9, 1999 and scrapper-turned-scorer Sergei Brylin's deflection one minute into the third period. Well, that 60 minutes of near agony on the edge.' … [Read more...] about Daneyko hits twine at perfect time

'"They're patient," Buffalo Coach Lindy Ruff said. "That's part of playing good defense. They don't do a lot of gambling and pinching. I don't think we had a two-on-one situation all night."' … [Read more...] about Some Unlikely Scorers Carry Devils to Victory

'The Devils have been hurting for goals. They've scored 13 in their sixgames and they're 2-for-36 on the power play for the season after last night's 0-for-3. But they're 5-1 because of their defense and Martin Brodeur (23 saves), who has played every game. All five victories have been by one goal.' … [Read more...] about Dev key: Daneyko (yes, Daneyko)

'Each of the Devils' five victories have come by one goal, running off to their gaudy record on a 13-10 season goal-advantage.' … [Read more...] about A win, but not everyone's happy