Archives for December 2003

'One game cannot fix all the Rangers' ills, but Friday night was a start.' … [Read more...] about Rangers, Lindros Lay It All on Line

'Buffalo (12-15-2-1) has lost four consecutive games, all at home, and five of its past six.' … [Read more...] about Sather's Tinkering Leads to Energized Lindros and a Victory

'"Obviously, it was big for us to get the two points tonight and start moving up again," Nedved said. "We're battling for a playoff spot right now. And the way we played the last couple of games, we were on the outside looking in."' … [Read more...] about Sharp Sather moves foil Sabres

'There are no additional bonus points awarded for style in this man's NHL. A win, no matter ugly, is a win, worth two points in the standings. So the Rangers were happy to pack last night's 3-1 victory over the Sabres with them as they crossed the border for tonight's match in Toronto.' … [Read more...] about Ugly win for Rangers

'"It's just great to win," said Kovalev, playing in his 800th NHL game. "The line played great. We talk a lot about getting everything to the net, and that's what we did."' … [Read more...] about Promoted Lindros drives rare victory in Buffalo

'``All we can do is try to move forward,'' Buffalo captain James Patrick said. ``We have to learn from the mistakes that we made these last four games.''' … [Read more...] about NY Rangers 3, Buffalo 1

'He is 0-3 with the Sabres with a 5.06 goals-against average.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Miller to Rochester

'The Sabres did not provide much of a challenge as they were outshot, 34-20, managing only 10 shots in the first two periods combined.' … [Read more...] about NY Rangers 3, Buffalo 1

Mika Noronen is expected to start in goal tonight for the Buffalo Sabres when the New York Rangers come to the HSBC Arena at 8:00 PM. So far this season, Noronen has been the most consistent Sabres goaltender posting a record of 6-5-0 with two shutouts and a 2.08 goals against average in 14 games. … [Read more...] about Pregame Warm-up versus New York (10-11-5-2)

'"He's not alone in this," said Sabres center Daniel Briere, one of a scant few Sabres who have been producing. "Yes, everybody's expecting Miro to put up the points, but he needs some help. We have to find the answer as a team. Even the last couple of games, if Miro scores a goal we're still not winning. It doesn't matter."' … [Read more...] about Sabres' goal is to finally score some

'"I don't think I can tell you what's going to happen from here because I'd have a job somewhere else and probably be on Miss Cleo's 800 line," Miller said after Thursday's practice in HSBC Arena. "So many things look like they're going to go one way, but they go another."' … [Read more...] about Miller's future as clear as mud

'The Sabres have converted 1 of 24 power plays over their past five games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Rangers

'Granted, it's hardly just Satan. The Sabres have serious problems, and every one was exposed against the Red Wings. Buffalo has lost three straight at home and four of the last five overall. The Sabres can kid themselves into thinking they'll simply turn things around, but we learned from past follies that it's not so easy.' … [Read more...] about Satan's woes continue to snowball

'What is going on here? Why should there be such a dramatic difference in play between the Buffalo, a 27-point team, and the Wings, who came into the game with just eight more? The Sabres are in a full-fledged slump, especially in the offensive zone. The power play has fallen to 25th in the league, and against Detroit - a team ranked 14th in penalty killing, which is good … [Read more...] about Theories don't pay off for Buffalo

'Defenseman Dmitri Kalinin missed practice after being hit by a puck in the ankle on Wednesday against Detroit. Lindy Ruff said Kalinin is doubtful for Friday against the Rangers.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres May Have To Play Without Kalinin