Archives for March 23, 2003

'Quinn said the Sabres were playing a 1-3-1 defensive system that the Leafs simply couldn't solve in the second period.' … [Read more...] about Leafs are the rally kings

'For those never-say-die Buffalo Sabres fans out there who still were clinging to hopes of a postseason miracle: You can get on with your lives now.' … [Read more...] about Toronto's OT win seals fate of Sabres

'Sources said Neil Smith, also known as the only living general manager to guide the New York Rangers to the Stanley Cup, is intrigued by what's happening in Buffalo. In fact, he's quite interested in becoming president of your hometown team. He's told several people in Toronto and at least one GM that he wants to help run the Sabres, from the trade deadline … [Read more...] about Talent lines up to fill possible positions in Sabres' front office

The end result is nice and all -- Toronto won its 40th game, the fourth time in five years Pat Quinn has reached that milestone as coach -- but the Leafs realize their overall effort must improve in the final seven games before the playoffs start. They mustered little against the Sabres stifling defensive system in the opening 40 minutes, which will be childs play compared to … [Read more...] about The great escape

The whisper around the league was that if Regier had been canned, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman would have exerted his influence to get him a job somewhere else in the league as a reward for his handling of the franchise while it was under the leagues stewardship. … [Read more...] about Strachan on Hockey column

'This was the final meeting of five games between the QEW rivals, but it was tame affair compared to the fight-night in Buffalo on Mar. 6. There were four separate fights in the Sabres 4-2 victory that night, but not one dust up in this meeting. In fact, the two teams combined for just 18 penalty minutes (10 for Toronto and eight for Buffalo).' … [Read more...] about Disciplined Leafs dump Sabres

'When the Maple Leafs and Sabres played last played on March 6, four fights broke out in the first 14 minutes of the game. No fights occurred this time.' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs 3, Sabres 2, OT

'"We didn't allow a whole lot, but they have their big gunners who will get a little something going," Buffalo center Curtis Brown said. "Overall, we really limited them, so it's tough to lose it the way we did in overtime, giving up too good of a chance. Tonight, two big mistakes and they put them both in. That's what happens against a … [Read more...] about Toronto 3, Buffalo 2