Archives for January 2003

'Yes, the Buffalo Sabres have been on a roll lately, winning five of six overall and two in a row on the road entering the game. But if the Sharks are going to mount a run for a playoff spot, it is imperative for them to win games such as this -- and not settle for a 2-2 tie against a last-place club.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rattle Sharks with tie

'"We managed to get a lead through hard work," Wilson said. "But sloppy coverage, sloppy play and it's a tied hockey game. So we handed them back a point." … [Read more...] about Sharks forced to accept draw with Buffalo

'Rookie goalie Ryan Miller joined the Buffalo Sabres after a 1-1 tie with Syracuse on Dec. 30. Left winger Denis Hamel went up the week before. Right winger Jaroslav Kristek was promoted last week. Thus, the Amerks lost one of the AHL’s best goalies -- Miller was the rookie of the month for December -- and two of their top three goal-scorers.' … [Read more...] about Recalls to Sabres leave Amerks where season began

'Both teams had outstanding scoring chances in overtime, but both goalies held on. With 10 seconds left, Vincent Damphousse rattled a shot off Miller's crossbar.' … [Read more...] about Sharks 2, Sabres 2

'Ryan Miller's first career tie was more challenging than his first shutout.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, San Jose 2 (ot)

'The plan paints a picture of just what could happen if the city loses the team... and what could happen if it stays.' … [Read more...] about Channel 2 obtains details of Hamister plan

'It is still unknown whether the state, county and city are willing to commit public funding to the team, a point that has held up the potential sale for weeks.' … [Read more...] about Hamister says Sabres sale agreement is near

'"He's really come a long way this season," commented Sabres coach Lindy Ruff. "I think he could be as good as he wants to be. He has the drive. It's the kind of drive that could make him a great player."' … [Read more...] about Kotalik enters race

'''The decision not to pay these three players, to not make the payments, was made at the level that involved the league and their outside counsel,'' Regier said. ''This decision was made by the league, which is supervising the team.'' (Submitted by: LTSGOBFLO!) … [Read more...] about Unpaid Sabres could become free agents

'Court documents state Muckler is owed $25,000, but he said Wednesday the actual figure is substantially higher.' … [Read more...] about Sens' Muckler owed a bunch by the Sabres

'The National Hockey League, not the Buffalo Sabres, made the decision to withhold deferred payments owed to three players Jan. 1. And those players could become unrestricted free agents as a result of not getting paid.' … [Read more...] about Pay snubs could mean free agency

'Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said the speedy Olympian's first game back could be Jan. 24 against the Toronto Maple Leafs in HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Afinogenov feels great after practice

'Privately, though, other business and political sources in the last few days have said that the longer the process continues to stretch out, the greater their fears that the government aid package won't be worked out.' … [Read more...] about Sabres buyout talks drag on as another deadline approaches

'Sitting last in the Northeast Division, Buffalo is 5-1 during the 2003 calendar year.' … [Read more...] about Sharks tonight

'The Buffalo Sabres can't seem to find a buck, and the San Jose Sharks can't seem to find the goal.' … [Read more...] about Broke Sabres vs. broken Sharks