Archives for December 20, 2003

'We could continue to pick apart the carnage, but why bother?' … [Read more...] about Dark cloud looming once again

'"I think we talk about a lot of things," Ruff replied. "When you lose seven in a row, obviously, there's areas you're not good enough in."' … [Read more...] about Sabres roll a seven, tie futility record

'But Gionta was voted the game's first star with about 100 friends and family members making the hour's drive up to see him play. The 5-foot-7 right wing had not scored a goal in his three previous visits to Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Redemption for Gionta

'Goaltender Martin Brodeur briefly went after Curtis Brown after the Sabres' center plowed into him with six seconds remaining, knocking him on his back and knocking his mask off when his head hit the ice. "I wasn't really happy," Brodeur said. "I don't think it was really necessary. He got pushed, but he really laid the shoulder on … [Read more...] about Devils odds and ends

'The backbreaker came when 1) New Jersey killed off four minutes of a Buffalo 5-on-4 chance and, 2) Gionta followed the penalty kill with his second goal. "Huge," Gionta said. "That was the game."' … [Read more...] about Gionta's two goals power Devils

'Lindy Ruff and Gregg Williams live just a few houses apart in the same Buffalo neighbourhood. And they may soon also be walking together to the unemployment line, if their respective Sabres and Bills don't soon straighten out.' … [Read more...] about Slap Shots

'Buffalo outshot the Devils, 33-18.' … [Read more...] about Devils Turn Slow Start Into Easy Victory

'The Sabres (12-18-2-1), meanwhile, have lost seven straight, all in regulation. Gone is the optimism that seemed to surround the team when it tied the Devils in that off-site game six weeks ago.' … [Read more...] about Jersey's Gionta a standup guy

'"He played like a big guy again," Pat Burns said of his winger listed at 5-7. "He's been our most consistent player for the last while."' … [Read more...] about A little Gionta goes a long way

'The crowd, which appeared to be less than the announced 13,112, taunted Biron with mock cheers as the game neared its conclusion.' … [Read more...] about Gionta leads way past Sabres

'"I wasn't really happy," Brodeur said. "I know he got pushed in, but he laid the shoulder on me a little bit. It wasn't necessary."' … [Read more...] about Late hit irks Brodeur

'The Sabres have lost seven consecutive games four times in their 34-year history, including their first season in 1970-71. The last time was in 1993-94.' … [Read more...] about New Jersey 5, Buffalo 2

'"Frustration level is pretty high," he said. "We did some things out of character that I thought would help us get out of the funk we're in. I didn't like our power play, didn't like our penalty kill which was the biggest drag in the game. I didn't like our goaltending."' … [Read more...] about New Jersey 5, Buffalo 2