Archives for 2002

The Ottawa Senators hate to come to Buffalo. They have not won in HSBC Arena since December 30, 1998, and it took overtime for them to beat the Sabres. Tuesday night, they were completely dominated on the scoreboard as Buffalo beat them 5-1. Speak about getting your heads handed back to you, the Senators certainly have not found their Sabres hosts too friendly the last 3 years. … [Read more...] about Sens winless streak continues in Buffalo House of Horrors

'Make no mistake about it, the Sabres have chosen to tread water for the next couple years. They know that they are not going to be Stanley Cup contenders until the economic structure of the league changes. The collective bargaining agreement expires after two more seasons. That labor war in 2004 will be ugly, but the Sabres know it's the only way they will be … [Read more...] about Lack of Action Shows Sabres Direction

'Just when you're ready to declare the Sabres dead in the playoff chase, Buffalo does something to raise your hopes.' … [Read more...] about Thoughts on Sabres, Bills and the NIT

'But Gratton had to deflect some of the credit, saying "Marty really won the game for us."' … [Read more...] about Gratton's long day has happy ending

'"We do have to look at the offseason," he said. "It wasn't going to happen at the trade deadline. There just weren't the opportunities. I didn't think the timing was very good."' … [Read more...] about Sabres deal makers bring back Corkum

'The Sabres in other years might have felt insulted with Regier's inactivity, but instead there was a sense of appreciation for their general manager Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres respond to Regier's roster tweak

'Still, last night's win wouldn't have been possible without the play of Biron, who was outstanding while the Senators controlled play in the first period. "If we're going to win, we're going to need fabulous goaltending, and we got that (last night)," Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Senators sliced up by Sabres

'Assuming the Rochester Americans maintain their playoff position and advance to the postseason, goalie Mika Noronen and defenseman Brian Campbell will be on their roster.' … [Read more...] about Noronen, Campbell protected

'"It sounds weird, but this was probably one of our better games in here," said captain Daniel Alfredsson, who scored Ottawa's lone goal, his 35th of the season. "We created a lot of chances offensively, but (Buffalo goalie Martin) Biron played really well. Overall, I thought we had a pretty solid game."' … [Read more...] about Sens buffaloed again

'Career statistics for Bob Corkum, who was traded from the Atlanta Thrashers to the Buffalo Sabres for a 2002 fifth-round draft pick...' … [Read more...] about Bob Corkum career statistics

Gratton has enjoyed a solid turnaround since he was elevated from the Sabres fourth line shortly after the Olympic break. The goal was his 11th of the season, and sixth in 10 games. His recent performance led Sabres general manager Darcy Regier to reconsider plans to deal Gratton before Tuesdays NHL trade deadline. … [Read more...] about Sabres 5, Senators 1

The Senators dropped their seventh straight decision in Buffalo. … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Ottawa 1

'Corkum, a dependable checking forward, bolsters the Sabres lineup after the team lost captain Stu Barnes, who will miss up to two weeks after sustaining a concussion on Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Corkum from Atlanta

'Florida Panthers forward Marcus Nilson was suspended for one game by the NHL for slashing Buffalo's Eric Boulton last week.' … [Read more...] about Panthers' Nilson suspended one game

'"We gotta get over it. We gotta have guys like Denis and Erik (Rasmussen) step up and fill roles. There's a lot of ice time guys are going to get and have to produce with."' … [Read more...] about Injury to Barnes no joke