Archives for 2002

'It would seem that unless a better NHL financial structure emerges from what is certain to be a bloody labour battle two years hence, the Sabres are as likely as any Canadian team -- perhaps more likely -- to move or fold.' … [Read more...] about Sabres on cutting edge of viability on, off ice

'"We looked like we were in good shape," Lalime said. "We made a few mistakes and they scored. There's no way we should have lost that game."' … [Read more...] about Sabres 3, Senators 2, OT

'In desperate need of a win to keep alive their slim playoff hopes, the Buffalo Sabres turned to a local hero.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Ottawa 2 (ot)

Have the Buffalo Sabres thrown in the towel? Comments from ESPN analysts after the Sabres lackluster performance against the Boston Bruins Thursday that they apparently have given up on the season held true to form Saturday night in Toronto. The Sabres looked like they were just going through the motions and not having any desire to even be on the ice as they were blanked by … [Read more...] about Sabres hit rock bottom in Toronto

'Buffalo failed to record a single shot on its four lethargic power plays and lost to Toronto, 2-0. Maple Leafs brawler Tie Domi and former Sabre Alexander Mogilny scored the goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' offense disappears against Leafs

'Unless you shelled out upward of $200 to take someone to last night's snoozer at the Air Canada Centre, there was much to like about the Maple Leafs' effort.' … [Read more...] about Leafs blunt the Sabres

'Toronto allowed the trapping Sabres 20 shots on Corey Schwab but only a handful could have been considered challenging. In the event, Schwab came away with his first NHL shutout since Dec. 17, 1997 - back when Bill Clinton was still the president and Monica Lewinsky was on everybody's lips (or other body parts, as the case may be).' … [Read more...] about Leafs go back to basics

'"It was a pretty boring game," McCabe said. "We played a simple road game. I don't think they had any real quality scoring chances. From that aspect, it was a picture of art for us. And we loved to get Schwab a shutout."' … [Read more...] about Sabres stopped cold

'The Leafs have outshot their opponents in 70% of their 71 games. They have lost three consecutive games only once this season.' … [Read more...] about Leafs look good ugly

'The Sabres didn't look like a team fighting for their playoff lives, with a middling effort that cost them a chance to gain on the eighth-place Montreal Canadiens.' … [Read more...] about Leafs Watch

'Buffalo remains in 11th place and squandered a chance to gain ground on the Montreal Canadiens.' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs 2, Sabres 0

'Despite fighting for their playoff lives, the Sabres played an uninspired game, going 0-for-4 and failing to register a shot on the power play. Buffalo is scoreless in its last 16 chances with the extra attacker.' … [Read more...] about Toronto 2, Buffalo 0

'"Looking at the game as a whole, every shift, I thought he stood out throughout the game," Ruff said. "I thought he did a real good job. He's got good size. He's got good speed. He handled the puck as well as anybody on the ice in a lot of different situations. He built off the game he played the other night."' … [Read more...] about Kotalik brings energy to Sabres

'"It's part of the game," Barnes said. "I don't think anybody's out there trying to hurt anybody. It's a contact game, and things happen."' … [Read more...] about Barnes' recovery coming along

'Sabres have converted five of 17 power plays in past three games vs. Leafs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Maple Leafs