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Archives for January 1, 2003

Wishing the Sabres a Happy New Year

'Tim Connolly- volunteers to go play in Rochester for the rest of the season. Taylor Pyatt, Curtis Brown, Vaclav Varada- ditto Rochester Americans- Accept Pyatt, Brown, and Varada, but send Connolly to the South Carolina Stingrays of the ECHL.' … [Read more...] about Wishing the Sabres a Happy New Year

WIVB-TV | Jan 1, 2003

Sabres fare OK in crap shoot of drafting goalies

In our column of November 27, we examined the woeful performance of the Buffalo Sabres' management and scouts in attempting to acquire scoring help through the entry draft. Today, in Part 2 of our series on the draft, we turn to the most important position in team sports -- the goaltender. While the recent struggles of former first-round picks Martin Biron and Mika Noronen … [Read more...] about Sabres fare OK in crap shoot of drafting goalies

The Sabres Edge | Jan 1, 2003

Sabres' offense drops ball

'It seems that no matter what moves the Sabres make, goaltending and goal scoring never quite click on the same day.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' offense drops ball

Buffalo News | Jan 1, 2003

Sabres need to find spot for Miller

'They need to make a commitment to a goaltender, and Miller is the best one in the organization. This kid is ready, and this kid is for real.' … [Read more...] about Sabres need to find spot for Miller

Buffalo News | Jan 1, 2003

Hockey franchise fiscal puck in Pataki's rink

'Several sources confirmed Tuesday that the Empire State Development Corp. has put together a financial assistance package that draws on "a half dozen" state programs. The plan, which is said to include benefits from the state's Empire Zone program, as well as low-cost electricity, comes very close to the state help Buffalo businessman Mark Hamister is … [Read more...] about Hockey franchise fiscal puck in Pataki's rink

Buffalo News | Jan 1, 2003

Blake and Osgood Pull the Islanders to .500

'The Sabres' poor offense was best exemplified on their best scoring chance, a clean breakaway by Denis Hamel late in the third period. At first it appeared Hamel did not even register a shot on Osgood, but replays showed that Osgood just nicked it with a piece of his padding, forcing the shot high and wide.' … [Read more...] about Blake and Osgood Pull the Islanders to .500

New York Times | Jan 1, 2003

It's Nice to Get Even

'The goal was vindication for Blake after he struggled to beat Miller, who made 25 saves in his third career start. "He stopped me once before on a breakaway," Blake said. "I'm not going to say I picked that spot, but I wanted to get it high."' … [Read more...] about It's Nice to Get Even

New York Newsday | Jan 1, 2003

Dollar woes in Buffalo

For Sabres fans, it appears the team needs a miracle instead of more borrowed time. … [Read more...] about Dollar woes in Buffalo

Toronto Star | Jan 1, 2003

Islanders 1, Sabres 0

'``I'm sick and tired of losing,'' coach Lindy Ruff said. ``It would have meant something to win that game. I think it's a baby step to get a point (with an overtime loss).''' … [Read more...] about Islanders 1, Sabres 0

AP | Jan 1, 2003

NY Islanders 1, Buffalo 0 (ot)

'The Sabres had won eight of the previous 10 meetings with the Islanders.' … [Read more...] about NY Islanders 1, Buffalo 0 (ot)

Sportsticker | Jan 1, 2003

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