Archives for December 9, 2003

'''You believe you have something there but until somebody's thrown in that situation where he has to assume all that pressure, and you don't have Dom sitting behind you on the bench, it's not easy for a young guy to take over,'' Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Hasek returns to Buffalo

'Mika Noronen took 17 stitches to his neck on Monday after getting brushed by Chris Drury. There's a danger of having them pulled out so he's off the ice until at least Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Noronen Will Miss A Few Days Which Gives Miller The Nod

'The injury occurred when Chris Drury's skate hit Noronen just below the jaw after Drury tripped over the goalie's stick.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' Noronen cuts neck in practice

'Sabres goaltender Mika Noronen cut his neck during practice and will miss Wednesday's game against Detroit.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' goalie cuts neck in practice

"I think Marty (Biron) has struggled. I don’t like where his game is and I have talked to him about it. We have got to work to get (his game) back to the level that it was at early in the year. Mika (Noronen) has been doing pretty well. I have no complaints; his numbers speak for themselves. Really it’s what Ryan has done at the American League level that warrants … [Read more...] about Ruff Comments on Miller’s Return

'Dan DiPofi, Sabres' COO, said the Internet is a key part of the team's overall marketing strategy. "Our Web site will continue to be a vital part of our ongoing communication with our fans and we will continue to add features and functionality to our site based on their feedback," he said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-launch Web site, open ticket kiosks

'Miller is expected to share the duties with Mika Noronen, while Biron appears to be looking at healthy-scratch status until the Sabres regain their faith in him.' … [Read more...] about Biron's slump means it's Miller's turn

'"Miro's a professional," Regier said. "Miro will bounce back and get out of this slump. It's a question of time. Hopefully this will help."' … [Read more...] about No Satan trade in works

'Miller could be the Sabres starting goalie when they face the Detroit Red Wings at 8 p.m. on Wednesday (Fox Sports Detroit, ESPN2) in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Ex-Spartan Miller recalled by Buffalo

'Millers promotion gives the Sabres three goalies. Martin Biron and Mika Noronen would have to clear waivers if Buffalo tried to send either one to the Amerks. It's a good bet one of them will be traded.' … [Read more...] about Miller Back in Buffalo

'Ruff says he has not liked Biron's last five starts and will work with him after practice to get him back to where he was a month ago.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres Start A New Goaltending Rotation. Satan Stays Mum

'“This was done really because of what Ryan has done,” said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff. “We all knew he’d get some games this year and, if you’re looking through his eyes, he had to be thinking he’d be getting some games, too.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres call up Amerks goalie

'The Sabres called up goaltender Ryan Miller from Rochester, as the organization continues to be confused and befuddled on how to handle their crowded goaltender position. It seems to me that the team is waiting for one of their guys to play like Dominik Hasek, and if that’s the case they are going to be waiting a long time.' … [Read more...] about Three Buffalo Franchises