Archives for October 2003

'"For us to win we need the goaltending we got (Thursday) night," Ruff said. "That goaltending should have won us the game. Our special teams wasn't good enough."' … [Read more...] about Sabres look to get it right at home

'"If there was enough respect from the organization to offer this to me," Ray said Friday at a news conference, "it was something that doesn't need to be done, but they're going out of their way to do it."' … [Read more...] about Team to honor longtime enforcer Ray later this month

'"I was shocked, well, surprised anyway," said Koshinski. "I understand the reasoning for it. But it is very uncommon in the business for the coach and general manager to be on a competing station with the rights-holder. I was surprised Regier agreed to do it considering the past history between the station and him. I think that station was very critical of … [Read more...] about Return of Sabres' brass to WGR surprises rival station

'Roy brought 7,110 fans at Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial to their feet with an electrifying dance through the Bulldogs defense before making the perfect pass to Bartovic.' … [Read more...] about Roy sparkles in Amerks' debut

'In agreeing to spend a half million dollars more on the payroll in Rochester, Golisano also convinced Donner over the summer to extend the affiliation with the Sabres instead of joining forces with the Tampa Bay Lightning.' … [Read more...] about Golisano christens Game 1

'The Buffalo Sabres will unveil a new Ice Projection system tonight that will revolutionize the way fans watch a live hockey game.' … [Read more...] about Hockey won't be the only thing on ice this year at HSBC Arena

'The shutout continued the trend of Buffalo failing to generate offense. Last season the Sabres placed 25th in the NHL with a mere 190 goals. Chris Drury, obtained from Calgary to spark the weak attack, failed to record a shot on net in the opener.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres Team Report – October 10

'"Rob Ray Appreciation Day" is planned for Tuesday, Oct. 28, when the Sabres host the Minnesota Wild at HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to hold 'Ray Day' for ex-player

'He looked sharp with 24 saves, including a few beauties. But the Flyers - in typical Ken Hitchcock coaching style - eventually caught up to Miller with a pair of third-period power plays to notch a 2-0 victory.' … [Read more...] about Sabres open with zippo

'It's hard to blame Philadelphians for automatically assuming Delmore wouldn't play in their town. Delmore was frequently scratched - or sent down to the minors - during his four seasons in the Flyers organization. The team loved his scoring accumen but viewed him as a serious defensive liability.' … [Read more...] about Delmore surprises Philly fans by suiting up

'Hackett only had to stop 17 Sabre shots, but he did register several strong saves when the game was still scoreless. He has 24 career shutouts.' … [Read more...] about Hackett job

'If Joni Pitkanen's debut is any indication of where his career is headed, the Flyers are in for some exciting times.' … [Read more...] about Pitkanen looks like the real deal

'"We've done this before, like the year we called ourselves 'Ontario's Other Team' that had 14 players from that area," Quinn said. "Buying a six-pack will get you the three Leafs games (Oct. 30, March 15 and April 2) before they sell out and even if you don't watch any Leafs, you're still getting a deal to watch six other teams … [Read more...] about Sabres in search of fans

'"I knew [Miller] was out of the crease and I thought I'd try it," Handzus said. "I was lucky. It went in."' … [Read more...] about Starting With a Bang

'"I don't think many teams in the league have guys like this," Recchi said. "It's rare to have a guy who can see the ice as well as that. He finds those seams, and eventually that's going to open things up out there. Joni is going to be able to control games at times. There will be nights he makes mistakes, but I think the positive is going to … [Read more...] about Young, mobile Pitkanen staking claim on future