Archives for 2002

'Returning to the Amerks did not come as a surprise. Within an hour of Montreal's 4-3 win over Ottawa on Tuesday, which eliminated the Sabres from playoff contention, Noronen and Kotalik were summoned by Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff and general manager Darcy Regier.' … [Read more...] about Returnees boost Amerks' chances

'A day after being eliminated from the playoffs, the Buffalo Sabres Wednesday reassigned goaltender Mika Noronen and right wing Ales Kotalik to the AHL Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send pair back to minors

'How riveting was it? A television in the Buffalo TV booth crew was tuned to the Philadelphia-New Jersey game, not the one the crew was broadcasting.' … [Read more...] about Penguins tie Buffalo, 4-4, to halt 7-game losing skid

'A little less than a year ago, the Penguins and Sabres dueled in a fiercely contested second-round Stanley Cup playoff series that wasn't decided until overtime of Game 7. This year, neither team will participate in the postseason.' … [Read more...] about Penguins Report

'With the Sabres fresh off mathematical elimination from the playoffs and the Penguins long since resigned to such a fate, this was hockey's equivalent of a "no-hitter."' … [Read more...] about Pens avoid losing 7th straight, tie Sabres

'In a game that had the feel and pace of an All-Star contest, and just as little hitting, the Sabres and Penguins skated to a 4-4 tie Wednesday night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 4, Penguins 4

'Only 12,724 turned out for a contest that felt like an exhibition game. The Penguins were not whistled for a single penalty, while the Sabres had just one in each of the first two periods.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Pittsburgh 4 (ot)

'They went 3-6-1 against the three worst teams in the NHL. They went 1-3 against the Atlanta Thrashers, 0-1-1 against the Columbus Blue Jackets and 2-2 against the Florida Panthers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will spend postseason on sidelines

'"We probably won't play him the rest of the year," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "We'd be crazy to play him in any of these games now."' … [Read more...] about Ruff says Barnes will shut it down

'Sabres have outscored their opponents, 15-7, during seasonlong five-game undefeated streak.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Penguins

'Sabres: Are 4-0-1 in past five games. ... Enforcer Rob Ray is eligible to play after completing five-game suspension. ... LW Miroslav Satan ranks among league leaders in power-play goals (15), short-handed goals (5).' … [Read more...] about Penguins Report

'The Sabres could have easily packed their bags, and during a game against St. Louis, it appeared to be their intention. Instead, they pulled together and went 4-0-1, making things tough for the Habs. Montreal responded with six straight victories.' … [Read more...] about Sabres refusing to surrender

'But there are a lot of people who don't realize that there is a loophole in the Sabres contract with HSBC Arena. If the hockey franchise declares bankruptcy, they could walk away from Buffalo and the arena, either selling or folding the franchise. If you don't think something like that could happen, just ask hockey fans in Hartford, Winnipeg and Quebec … [Read more...] about Sabres shuffling off?

'"I wish it was a different situation," winger Miroslav Satan said. "I wish we clinched the playoff spot two weeks ago. It's a lot of pressure. It's tough to win every game. Too bad our chances are getting slimmer."' … [Read more...] about Sabres hold up their end of bargain

'Buffalo scored three times on its first nine shots in the opening nine minutes of the game.' … [Read more...] about Slow Start For Lightning Slashes Chance Vs. Sabres