Archives for February 27, 2003

'Miller, signed as a free agent during the offseason for $550,000, is having a career season. He has 48 points, six more than in any other NHL season. He has been getting most of his assists feeding Jaromir Jagr but also has 13 goals. Four of them were game-winners, the second-highest total on the team.' … [Read more...] about Caps Report

'But Buffalo, which clutched, grabbed, hooked and did any number of other tricks designed to disrupt Washington, kept pounding away and, at 2:57 of the third, Curtis Brown scored off a rebound in the crease to give his team hope and, with 5:10 left, Dmitri Kalinin scored on the power play while the Caps looked on in disarray.' … [Read more...] about Caps hold it together against Sabres, 3-2

Varada was so excited about coming to Ottawa, he did not get very much sleep Tuesday night. I would be lying if I did not say I was looking forward to the new challenge, he said. I know Ottawa has the best team in the league, and I want to contribute to their success ... I am going to get a chance to play in the playoffs and advance as far as we can. … [Read more...] about Varada brings a nasty edge

Jakub Klepis, whom the Senators sent to the Buffalo Sabres for Varada, is an extremely highly regarded prospect. He played junior hockey in Canada and is now playing in the Czech Republic as a teenager against adults. He is a genuine player. … [Read more...] about Senators get serious