Archives for February 2003

'"I can't be happy with this season because the main picture is how the team is doing. We are on the bottom of the league right now, and I don't think anybody in this dressing room can be happy with that. When I look at the individual things it's an OK season for me. But I wish I was having a better season so I could maybe help the team even … [Read more...] about Satan slams the door

'"(John) Rigas, to me, was a very undisciplined businessman," Quinn said. "I always went away wondering what he was talking about. Tom is very, very businesslike. He has a very sharp mind. He sees things and asks, "Can I improve something; can I make money, make it a better product?' "' … [Read more...] about Golisano is game for challenge

'"We needed a win and that's why I decided to use three forwards in the 4-on-4 situation," Julien explained. "Unfortunately, we had the turnover and they came back and scored."' … [Read more...] about Gamble by Habs backfires

'The bankrupt Sabres have the worst record in the NHL and have fallen off the radar in western New York. A visit by the Canadiens usually brings an influx of fans from Canada, but there were large blocks of empty seats.' … [Read more...] about Brisebois would be wise to buy earplugs

The Sabres overcame a 1-0 deficit for only the fifth time this season. … [Read more...] about Sabres 2, Canadiens 1 (OT)

It was the 20th goal of the season for Satan, marking the seventh straight campaign he has reached the plateau. … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Montreal 1

'"This is the worst season a lot of us have had - ever. It just seems everything is falling down on us at the same time. We're getting bad goals (against), mistakes. The ownership situation is not great. We play well and lose again. But no one is going to turn it around except us."' … [Read more...] about Varada ready to rejoin Sabres' salvage operation

'Kozlov joined a growing list of former Sabres who have lashed out against Ruff, citing their displeasure over getting scratched or being misused.' … [Read more...] about Kozlov joins list of Ruff riders

'C Stu Barnes hasn't scored a goal in 14 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Canadiens

'"Here's a guy who, in his own right, could turn the city around tomorrow by writing a check," he said.' … [Read more...] about Council unanimous in support of Golisano

'''He's working a lot of times after practice,'' Mair said. ''He's examining his own game and I think kind of figured out what he had to do to kind of raise the level of his game. He's done all those things and battled through adversity most importantly, and things are paying off for him.''' … [Read more...] about little luck has Connolly scoring again

'Forward Vaclav Varada may play Wednesday when the Sabres host the Montreal Candiens, after missing 17 games with a sprained right knee ligament, coach Lindy Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' Varada may play Tuesday

'The Sabres were short-handed for 6:56 of the final 12:32.' … [Read more...] about Thrashers get in last shot in beating Sabres in overtime

'He said the indications he is getting from the NHL are that he is the only prospective purchaser that the league is negotiating with right now.' … [Read more...] about Golisano begins negotiations on buying Sabres

'Slava Kozlov would like to have beaten Detroit Saturday, too, but he had extra incentive against the Sabres, the team to which he was traded by the Red Wings for Dominik Hasek. "It's the principle for me," said Kozlov, who had the tying goal in his 700th career game. "I was there last year and I wasn't happy. I have nothing against the players. … [Read more...] about Another shot for Hnilicka