Archives for April 5, 2003

'``I don't think we've been outclassed in any game all year,'' goaltender Martin Biron said. ``We were outclassed in the first period'' Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Bruins 8, Sabres 5

'"You worry about these types of games as a coach," Buffalo's Lindy Ruff said. "I played in many of them to know that the lack of meaning really starts to sink in with the guys."' … [Read more...] about Boston 8, Buffalo 5

While the war wages on in Iraq, the Buffalo Sabres have waged their own war this season. It has been a war of survival and dignity. Wednesday night, the Sabres battled back from a 3-0 deficit to beat the Atlanta Thrashers 4-3 in HSBC Arena. While the playoff hopes have long been gone, the team still fights and shows a spark which may be a good sign of things to come next … [Read more...] about Sabres late season surge gives hope for future

'Ruff still wants to have more dialogue with B. Thomas Golisano and the owner-in-waiting's top adviser, Larry Quinn, before making a final decision. Ruff needs to know in what direction the Sabres are moving because he most certainly wouldn't want to return under the same conditions he coached this season.' … [Read more...] about Ruff says he wants to return

'Buffalo's power play, a running joke for so many seasons, has been flourishing. The unit has converted 20 of 90 chances as the Sabres have gone 11-7-2-4 since Feb. 17. That 22.2 percent clip would be No. 2 in the league if done over the course of the season.' … [Read more...] about Power-play improvement sparks late-season surge

'C Daniel Briere has four goals and four assists in his last six games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Bruins

'For his part, Golisano said he never had any intention of paying off the loan, which he considers Rigas' responsibility.' … [Read more...] about State may write off $25 million arena loan

'Buffalo has won five of its last six games and has outscored its opponents, 20-10, in that stretch.' … [Read more...] about Sabres thumbnails