Archives for February 2003

'Had it been any other team, the Islanders might have been buried. But they were playing the Sabres, the most helpless team in the NHL, and Garth Snow stood up strong early and the skaters in front of him woke up late.' … [Read more...] about Isles Struggle for a 'W' Against Hapless Sabres

'The Sabres had a power-play goal disallowed at 1:58 of the second period when video review found Taylor Pyatt batted the puck past Snow with a high stick. The Islanders had a power play chance halfway through the period, and even though they didn't score, they had six shots at Miller. According to Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff, that changed momentum.' … [Read more...] about Islanders 3, Sabres 1

'"We had numerous opportunities, especially early, to get the jump on them. We needed one more goal early to put more presure on them," Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. "Our power play is looking sharper and hopefully, that will translate into goals."' … [Read more...] about NY Islanders 3, Buffalo 1

'Despite delays at the border, after the U.S. government increased its security level to "high risk" earlier in the day, Buffalo attracted only its third full house of the season, with many of the 18,690 patrons making the short trip over the border from Canada.' … [Read more...] about Full House for Buffalo After Canadians Cash In

The Vancouver Canucks rode into town with a horde of fans that rivaled a Maple Leafs invasion. They left with a 4-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres and convinced the sellout crowd at HSBC Arena that they prime Stanley Cup contenders. … [Read more...] about Five loses and counting

'"We had opportunities in the second period to get back in the game," Ruff said. "We missed some great opportunities."' … [Read more...] about Canucks prove they're tops

'Fans' response to the brilliant slogan, "It's Our Team, Let's Keep it That Way" has essentially been, "It's Your Team, Please Keep It Away."' … [Read more...] about With Loonies at par, Sabres still sub-par

'"I expected it," Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier said of Friday's court proceedings. "I don't know how it could go any other way. I don't think an organization can afford - for the amount of money the players were owed - to ultimately lose those assets. That's probably how the judge felt as well."' … [Read more...] about Judge's money order: Pay players' bonuses

'"I've been considering retirement," he said this week in a telephone interview. "Mostly because of the circumstances. It hasn't been that great this year. It is always in the back of your mind. It is nothing to do with the organization, it has been great. Seeing all those empty seats gets to you."' … [Read more...] about Enthusiasm dampened, Jeanneret considers retiring

'"I think you need $57 (million) or $58 million to do this deal," said one person familiar with the Sabres' financial situation. "This doesn't work at all at $35 million."' … [Read more...] about Sabres' price is expected to surpass $50 million

The Canucks seem at home on the road, where they own the National Hockey Leagues best record. … [Read more...] about At home on the road

Morrison raised his stick and looked toward the heavens after notching what was his 13th goal of the season. There were times lately when he wondered if it would ever come. … [Read more...] about Whaddaya know — a goal for Mo

Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff started a little competition between his two goaltenders early last month. He told Martin Biron and rookie Ryan Miller that the only way to ensure consecutive starts was by posting a shutout. The initial results, three shutouts in four games, were impressive. … [Read more...] about Canucks notebook

'The Sabres offered Canadian money at par and had only their third sellout of the season. The other two were against Toronto.' … [Read more...] about Canucks 4, Sabres 2

Yeah, we put a lot of shots on Cloutier, Biron said. He made some really good saves out there. We had some great opportunities. We created a lot of offense, especially in the last half of the game. We hit the post, the puck slid in the crease, the puck went off a guys pants and went through the crease. They all could have went in. … [Read more...] about Vancouver 4, Buffalo 2