Archives for February 26, 2003

We were not in the game at the beginning and it took us a while to get going, Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. We pinched down both walls and played reckless hockey, which ended up creating a lot of chances and gave them a lot of problems in the third period. … [Read more...] about Capitals 3, Sabres 2

Peter Bondra added to the lead in the middle period for the Capitals, who nearly squandered the advantage in the final 20 minutes. Buffalo peppered Olaf Kolzig with 19 shots in the third period, scoring twice. … [Read more...] about Washington 3, Buffalo 2

'But consider this: The acquisition of Klepis means the Sabres now have the rights to three of the first 20 players selected in the first round of the 2002 NHL Entry Draft. Not since the 1982 and 1983 seasons, when Scotty Bowman was the combo coach/GM, have the Sabres had those kinds of numbers. Two of those first rounders, Dave Andreychuk and Phil Housely, are still … [Read more...] about Whole bucket of pucks

'"We're still working within the parameters of a budget. Certainly the league is overseeing our situation, but there are some opportunities to do some things."' … [Read more...] about Varada sent winging to Senators

'J.P. Dumont was benched Sunday for the first time in three seasons. Rookie Ales Kotalik sat Monday for the first time since becoming a regular.' … [Read more...] about Unexpected scratches leave lasting marks

' C Stu Barnes played his 800th career game on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Capitals

'That $65 million in annual economic impact is not considered an outlandish number. Labor and business officials had estimated that the hockey franchise has a local economic impact of between $65 million and $85 million per year.' … [Read more...] about Hockey team has a $65 million impact, Hevesi says

'Muckler said the deal has been about six weeks in the making and that he has been tracking Varada since he recovered from an ankle injury in mid-February.' … [Read more...] about No big deal, but a sign Senators growing up

'For the Sabres, it was a great deal. They get a prospect and got rid of Varada's contract. He is making $1.3 million U.S. this year and has another year to go on his contract.' … [Read more...] about Varada's purpose is clear

'Klepis, 18, was the 16th overall pick by the Senators last June and has split this season between Slavia and Slavia Jr. of the Czech Elite League. He had 14 goals and 50 assists in 70 games last season for the junior Portland Winter Hawks of the Western Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about Ottawa Senators Acquire Forward Varada From Buffalo Sabres

Klepis is a skilled player, but the reality is he would not have played for us for at least two years. We have got a chance to win a Stanley Cup, so why not take a shot at it? … [Read more...] about Muckler gives up Klepis to get gritty Varada

I have seen Klepis a few times and I have thought he has played okay, but he is never going to get to the level of guys like Hossa and Havlat. If you want to compete for the Stanley Cup, you have to do what it takes to win. … [Read more...] about Sens throw Varada into mix to mix it up