Archives for 2002

'"I don't think there's anybody in here that's happy with getting a single point out of this game," Lindros said.' … [Read more...] about Rangers can't defend tie

'It's difficult to gauge the team's performance last night, given the shaky work in nets by Dan Blackburn, who made his first appearance since the Oct. 5 preseason finale.' … [Read more...] about Rangers point at themselves

'The 4-4 tie with Buffalo last night was a point earned by a 3-for-9 night on the power play, with two five-on-three goals by Lindros and Bure's wrist shot with 8:51 to play. But it was a point lost on two power-play goals against in a four-goal Sabres second period, when the Rangers struggled to complete simple assignments in their own zone.' … [Read more...] about Strong Start Fizzles

'Holik was impressed with what he saw from the Sabres. "They're playing well, and they're playing together," he said. "They use all four lines very well."' … [Read more...] about Rangers 4, Sabres 4

'Special teams dominated this wide-open affair as the Rangers scored three power-play goals and the Sabres netted two. Both teams continued to get excellent chances in overtime with four shots apiece.' … [Read more...] about NY Rangers 4, Buffalo 4 (ot)

'Held without a shot in his first three games of the season, Eric Lindros had a pair of power-play goals 26 seconds apart late in the first period to give New York a 2-0 lead. Both goals came while the Sabres were down two men after Rob Ray was assessed a double-minor for elbowing and picked up an additional penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, NY Rangers 4 (OT)

'"I know what the Sabres are expecting of me," said Kalinin, following his return to Buffalo. "I just hope it's good enough to get into the lineup."' … [Read more...] about Kalinin waits his turn

Home-ice advantage can be overblown sometimes. Of course everyone knows it's important to win most of the home games because road games are tougher in many ways, but what happens when winning at home is the difference between keeping the franchise or having it relocated? In that way, this year is going to be like no other for the Sabres. … [Read more...] about Road to winning back fans starts, ends at home

'About 8,000 tickets are still available.' … [Read more...] about Patrick's hard work defying Father Time

'The Sabres went 0-3-1 against the Rangers last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Rangers

'Ward, a penalty-killing wing for the Sabres for five years through the 1999-2000 season, agreed that the off-ice problems were unfortunate, but did not affect the team's mind-set. "It's not like [the Sabres] had a $70-million payroll and all of a sudden they have to go down to $35 million," Ward said. "It's not like they had to go in there … [Read more...] about Ranger Wings Love Buffalo

Once known as the "Hardest-Working Team In Hockey," as I'm sure you remember, this team has spent the past several seasons sullying that image. However, although it is but three games into the regular season, the Sabres are looking as though they would like that dub back once more. … [Read more...] about Sabres win, even without three promising players

'The new Business Backs the Sabres committee hopes to help sell the equivalent of 3,200 season tickets and as many of the 121/2 remaining suites as it can. The 60-day campaign runs from Tuesday through Dec. 15. As of close of business Monday, the team had sold the equivalent of 7,771 full season tickets, about 65 percent of the 12,000-ticket goal.' … [Read more...] about 'Orphan' Sabres get high-level foster parents

'A lack of advance ticket sales has caused postponement of the Sabres' annual charity carnival scheduled for Sunday. The event will now be held on Jan. 5, when already-purchased tickets will be honored.' … [Read more...] about Kalinin back; carnival postponed

'Three sources, who asked not to be identified, and are closely tied to the bidding process, told The Associated Press that the deadline could come as early as sometime this week.' … [Read more...] about NHL set to close bidding on Sabres; Golisano to continue talks