Archives for February 14, 2003

'In the NHL these days, there are no gimmes. However, the bankrupt Buffalo Sabres are the next best thing.' … [Read more...] about One small step for the Red Wings

'"It's not like me to come out and talk about anyone like that,'' Woolley said. "It's something that's been boiling up in me for a long time. It's hard, I want to look out more for the (Sabres) players than I do anyone else."' … [Read more...] about Woolley: Sabres coach was not easy to please

'The hapless, bottom-feeding Sabres proved to be the right tonic for other struggling Wings.' … [Read more...] about Fedorov rises to challenge of more ice time

'Woolley said their relationship became irreconcilable when Ruff removed the "A" from his jersey two years ago. "It was the last straw when they took away my assistant captaincy, and the way they did it," Woolley said. "The team voted on it and he just came in and stripped it away from me and had no valid excuse, kind of did it in a back hallway … [Read more...] about Woolley and Ruff don't kiss and make up

'An added twist to Woolley's goal: It came against Ryan Miller, who made 20 saves in his NHL homecoming game. "We'll be talking about that goal in the summer," Woolley said. "If Lindy won't have a beer with me, I know Ryan will."' … [Read more...] about Woolley enjoys last laugh on Sabres

'Were Golisano to purchase the Sabres, he is expected to forge strong ties with the Amerks -- perhaps even purchasing them. That would assist in marketing pro hockey regionally.' … [Read more...] about Ruff likes Amerks-Sabres connection

'Ruff's response: "Not a chance in hell. . . . He's not having a beer with me."' … [Read more...] about Woolley, Wings beat Sabres, 4-2

'"They tried to hand the game back to us," Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. "I thought Joseph had to make probably five or six great saves or we get back in the ball game. Maybe at the end there that might have been the difference."' … [Read more...] about Shanahan liberal on right wing use

'During training camp in September, Miller stored some of his luggage at Woolley's house in Buffalo. "We have a great relationship," Woolley said, "(but) I don't think he wants to hear from me tonight."' … [Read more...] about Wings breeze to win

'"You've got to compete on a daily basis. As a coach you listen to excuses, and Jason was a guy that needed 25 pair of skates. And it was never him, it was the equipment. His hips needed to be aligned. It was flying in a special doctor. We catered to his every need, or we tried to."' … [Read more...] about Woolley, Ruff exchange barbs

'"It's something we can't control," Miller, 22, said with a weary smile. "We're not specialists. I went to school for business. But bankruptcy court ... I can't understand any of that."' … [Read more...] about Life has changed for Miller

Miller did have more than 25 friends and family members in the crowd, but they were not enough to drown out the Red Wings faithful, especially when Sergei Fedorov put the Red Wings up 3-0 with a shot from just inside the blue line. … [Read more...] about Buffalo\’s Miller takes his rookie knocks in goal