Archives for November 2003

'So far, there are no plans to honor LaFontaine, though a large group of Sabres' alumni is expected to be present in Toronto.' … [Read more...] about Will LaFontaine get same honor as Ray?

'As it turned out, shuffling off to Buffalo wasn't really so bad for Lafontaine. He ended up on a line with a young Mogilny, and the two started tearing up the league. In their first year together, Lafontaine had 46 goals and 93 points, while Mogilny had 39 goals and 84 points, and then in 1992-93, Mogilny scored 76 times while his center chipped in with 53 goals and … [Read more...] about Lafontaine's greatness could have been boundless

The Sabres are nowhere near as talented as the Senators; few teams are. However, few teams work as hard as the Sabres (6-5-1-0), which was why they left Ottawa with a point. That was not lost on the Senators (5-2-1-1). … [Read more...] about Another lesson learned

'For Buffalo Sabres fans, it might be the night, playing on a shredded knee, that he fell to the ice but while lying chest-down at the red line still managed to get a breakaway pass off to teammate Brad May. The play enabled May to break in and score the overtime goal that snapped a 10-year string of first-round disappointments and carried the Sabres past the Boston Bruins … [Read more...] about LaFontaine left an impression

'"A lot of guys had blocks tonight," Biron said. "I knew the guys were in the game, that they were focused and playing with some desperation. I had to match their desperation."' … [Read more...] about Goaltender Biron shines as Sabres tie Senators, 1-1

'"Chris has really added a dimension to our team," Ruff said. "He's been a great two-way player for us. We've used him in all situations. But I think what he has brought other than that is good leadership, practice habits, work ethic in the weight room. His attitude has been really good."' … [Read more...] about It's Drury's turn to be captain

'Am I being unrealistic about the Sabres' good start? Only temporarily. The NHL schedule is not only long but cruel. Quicksand starts in October are a handicap only the best teams are able to shed. Buffalo discovered that the last two years. On the other hand, little is won in October, either.' … [Read more...] about For starters, road trip showed it's fun to watch the Sabres again

'Biron was named Defensive Player of the Week after standing on his cranium for the final three stages of the Sabres' six-game road trip. His stock is climbing. And that's why, when the decision comes, the Sabres should trade him.' … [Read more...] about When it comes to net assets, Sabres should sell Biron

Thats not to take anything away from the Sabres, who were full value for their point last night. … [Read more...] about Impatience grows

What kind of Ottawa-Buffalo game is it when Chris Neil and Adam Mair dont get in a fight? A disappointing one, thats what kind of night it is. … [Read more...] about Whites play not pointless

Former Sabre Vaclav Varada was battling in front and had to endure a little poke from G Martin Biron. … [Read more...] about Game Story

'This is the story of a hockey player and a kid. The hockey player was Pat LaFontaine, and he will never forget the kid named Robert Schwegler. LaFontaine will be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday, a tribute to 468 goals and 1,013 points in parts of 15 seasons in the NHL. He will think about Robert that night and the impact the 12-year-old and others like him had … [Read more...] about Pat LaFontaine’s vision

'``We feel great coming out of here with one point,'' Biron said. ``This is a team that gave us struggles last year.''' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 1, Ottawa 1, OT

'"We had a couple of guys laying down, blocking shots, and that really helped us," Biron said. "It was very busy for me, but when you're doing your job like that it makes you feel good, it makes you feel like you're in the game."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 1, Ottawa 1 (OT)

The Buffalo Sabres left the fires of California with their offense ablaze. It is probably much to early to proclaim the Sabres as a scoring machine, but the last week, the Sabres have been hitting the back of the net a lot more than their norm. … [Read more...] about Sabres offense on fire