Archives for 2002

'The question going into the season was could Biron, 24, stand up to the pressure of a late-season push for a playoff spot. He's given people reason to doubt him as his struggles Tuesday night typify the frustration of the Sabres' season.' … [Read more...] about Soft goal shatters Biron, Sabres

'What the Sabres need most is for Biron to stop letting in soft goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' loss to Capitals a tough one

'While Montreal was blowing a one-goal lead, the Capitals were rallying from 2-0 down to take a 3-2 lead, then winning in memorable fashion, leaving Buffalo and the New York Rangers three points behind them in this four-team frenzy.' … [Read more...] about Simon Puts Caps In Playoff Position

'"It was big, especially with the people who are down with injuries. We lost Frantisek Kucera (nerve damage in the neck) early in the second period so some young guys on defense and some of the other guys really had to step up and get the job done."' … [Read more...] about Caps pushed into playoff contention

'Barnes, the Sabres' captain, was injured March 17 and got back on skates Monday for the first time. He was back on skates yesterday but doesn't have medical clearance and might sit another week, even if he thinks he is fully recovered.' … [Read more...] about Caps Report

'It was a dreadful night for the Sabres, who squandered a 2-0 lead, and for Biron, screened by his own defenseman on Simon's decisive goal.' … [Read more...] about Capitals 4, Sabres 3

'"It was a save (Biron) has got to make," Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. "It's tough. He had a couple of tough breaks tonight, but the last one is a save he has got to make."' … [Read more...] about Washington 4, Buffalo 3

'Noronen has been more effective lately, but Biron might give the Sabres the better chance for victory tonight. What should Ruff do?' … [Read more...] about Ruff's burning question: Marty or Mika?

'The Sabres have scored one power-play goal in their last 21 opportunities.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Capitals

'"But one thing you can be assured of is that I won't be a cancer in the locker room. I don't do those kind of things."' … [Read more...] about Woolley waits

'Campbell, who was playing in his 25th game for the Sabres this season, has been winning rave reviews since being recalled on March 2 because of an injury to Richard Smehlik.' … [Read more...] about Martin takes off the gloves

'There aren't enough antacid tablets to get over a week like this.' … [Read more...] about Slump has fans fearing the worst

'Buffalo's power-play unit, impotent on 16 straight chances heading into the game, seemed rejuvenated by Jason Woolley's return to the lineup and scored on its first opportunity.' … [Read more...] about Sabres come back from brink to beat Ottawa

'Are the Senators worried? You're darned right they are and with plenty of reason. Teams want to go into the playoffs on a roll and if the losing continues, they'll find themselves in sixth place in the East before they know it.' … [Read more...] about Award-winning flop

'The slick-skating 22-year-old has played well in the 11 games since his latest callup from Randy Cunneyworth's Rochester Amerks. So well, in fact, that he has made a healthy scratch of Jason Woolley -- the highest-scoring playoff defenceman in Sabres history -- who finally dressed for the first time in 11 games last night.' … [Read more...] about Campbell's real deal