Archives for 2002

'In his first season as Buffalo's No. 1 goalie, Biron is picking the best time of the season to play his best. He improved to 3-0-1 in his last four games, stopping 108 of 112 shots during that span.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Florida 1

Mathematically, it's possible. Realistically, though ...' … [Read more...] about Fading hopes for Sabres and playoffs

'The Sabres should win tonight but, then again, they have proved many times this season that no game is a gimme.' … [Read more...] about Biron stands tall though playoff hopes small

'The Sabres are 26-9-6 when scoring first, 7-25-4-1 when their opponents score first.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Panthers

The Buffalo Sabres just couldn't get the puck past Chris Osgood. Ever since scoring 5 on him in Long Island a few weeks ago, Osgood has been a stonewall in front of the New York Islander cage, stopping almost everything thrown at him. That is what he did Wednesday night in Buffalo's HSBC Arena as the Sabres and Isles played to a 1-1 draw. … [Read more...] about Time is running out on the Sabres

'Injuries and suspensions seem to be creeping up on the Buffalo Sabres as they continue their fight to make the playoffs. And they couldn't have come at a worse time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat up

'"For the most part I thought it was a game we could have had."' … [Read more...] about Sabres can't finish the deal

'They were at home. They had 35 shots on goal. They were 6:10 away from winning a season-high third straight game. But in the end, all they had to show for it was a 1-1 tie.' … [Read more...] about Sabres miss the point once again

'"Campbell's got a Grade Two (shoulder) separation, and Dumont's got a clavicle separation where it's going to be at least a week to two weeks."' … [Read more...] about Dumont, Campbell suffer key injuries

'The Islanders seemed to get more satisfaction out of hanging tough in a game that Buffalo, trying to avoid elimination from the playoff race, dominated through two periods. The Islanders outshot the Sabres in the third period, 9-4.' … [Read more...] about Patient Isles Pull Out a Tie

'The tradeoffs for Shawn Bates were well worth it. A fat lip and a few stitches, even on your birthday, are always worth another big goal in the playoff drive.' … [Read more...] about Islanders Make Good Point

'But as the game went on, the Isles toughened up and once again proved that no lead is safe in the closing minutes of the game. They "weathered the storm," according to Parrish and Osgood, and were able to rain on the Sabres' parade.' … [Read more...] about Isles climb a point closer

'The Islanders faced an injury-depleted Sabres lineup that did not have top-liners Stu Barnes (concussion) and J.P. Dumont (separated clavicle), but still put up a determined fight. The Islanders (86 points) wound up getting more out of the victory, however, because they eliminated the Sabres as a threat to them in the standings.' … [Read more...] about Isles Fight to the End

'But don't expect there to be a call to fire Ruff, who is in the final year of his contract.' … [Read more...] about Rough Season Won't Shake Ruff's Resolve

'Word in NHL circles yesterday was that Sabres players and employees have been angry for some time about the collapse of Adelphia Business Solutions. It was a telecommunications spinoff of Adelphia Communications, known as ABIZ, and its shares sold for about $6 shortly after the company was formed in 1998. Players and staff with the Sabres invested heavily in the company, … [Read more...] about Concerns over Sabres' future