Archives for January 2003

'Years before setting the NCAA record for shutouts, winning the Hobey Baker award and breaking into the NHL, Ryan Miller had to plead with his dad to let him switch from forward to goalie.' … [Read more...] about Change was good for goalie

'Although in last place in the Northeast Division, Buffalo has won five of its past six.' … [Read more...] about Sharks vs. Buffalo

Not many will be rooting for the sinking Buffalo Sabres to become buoyant again more than defenceman Brian Campbell. … [Read more...] about Strathroy blue-liner owed deferred money by Sabres

'Afinogenov went through his first practice with the Sabres in San Jose Wednesday afternoon, after being cleared to practice without contact after going seven days symptom free from the concussion that had sidelined him thus far this season.' … [Read more...] about Afinogenov could be in Sabres lineup next week

'Warrener broke the bone in Friday's 4-2 win over Boston, and did not play in the Sabres' 1-0 win in Minnesota on Tuesday. He returned to Buffalo on Wednesday to be fitted with a cast.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' Warrener out with broken bone in foot

'The Sabres have won three straight games, including two in a row on the road. They are 5-1 in 2003.' … [Read more...] about Miller keeps Sabres on winning road

'While NHL player contracts are guaranteed and backed by the NHL, deferred monies are not.' … [Read more...] about Players must wait for money

'A source close to negotiations said that, despite "very productive" talks, there's still a 30 percent chance the deal - including $10 million in arena fix-ups and refinancing a $23 million loan - won't get done.' … [Read more...] about Sabres worry outlasts the happy talk

'"As far as we've been able to ascertain, this relates back to a $250,000 US payment that's owed Alexander Mogilny by Buffalo," Burke said Tuesday before the Canucks/Predators game. "Why it was recorded as a liability to us, I don't know. I've reviewed the trade memo and it's clear to me it's not money owed to us. From our … [Read more...] about 'Missing' money mystery solved

'So far, the Wild has lost to Calgary, injury-riddled Los Angeles and now Buffalo, a team in disarray on and off the ice. Those teams have a combined record of 49-61-14-8, but went 3-0 against the Wild in the past week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie shuts out Wild 1-0

'"They're a much better team these days," Lemaire said. "Earlier this season, they were finding ways to lose. Now they're finding ways to win."' … [Read more...] about Sabres don't use problems as a crutch

'"We definitely had our chances," the Wild's Cliff Ronning said, "but not as many as we should have had."' … [Read more...] about Wild call in sick

'"That's how games go," Miller said. "We had some good looks, and Roloson came up big on a few. We had some close ones that skidded by the post and they hit the crossbar twice. That's just the way it goes."' … [Read more...] about Miller unfazed by first shutout

'It was a victory for the financially oppressed everywhere. It was like throwing rocks at the rich kids!' … [Read more...] about Sabres enjoy night in the black

'Lately, the Buffalo Sabres' only troubles have been on their balance sheets. On the ice, the team looks pretty good.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 1, Wild 0