Archives for 2003

'"At the same time, Buffalo deserved to win the game. It's too bad for them and fortunate for us, but maybe that's the way their year has gone. So we'll get out of here, take the two points and get ready for Atlanta [tomorrow night at home]."' … [Read more...] about Caps quite happy with an ugly win

'There were 16 scouts representing 13 teams in Buffalo. The object of their affection probably was not the Caps but the bankrupt Sabres, who might be conducting a fire sale.' … [Read more...] about Caps Report

The off-ice stuff, the headaches that have been going on all year long, really have affected our team a bit, he said. The players try to say it has not, but I think it really has. … [Read more...] about Arniel revels in job with shaky Sabres

Buffalo nearly tied it on the power play with less than two minutes left, but Kolzig stopped Dmitri Kalinins shot as it trickled toward the goal line. … [Read more...] about Capitals 2, Sabres 1

It really was a team that I did not think was there, Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. Ninety percent of the game was in the Washington end and they end up walking out with a 2-1 win. It was tough. You cannot fault our team effort. I think they gave a good effort. … [Read more...] about Washington 2, Buffalo 1

'"I'm satisfied with my season because I've made some strides," Campbell said. "They still had questions coming into this season whether I could play at this level. But I've proved I can. I want to get better and better each year. I believe there's still another level that I've got to step up to. I feel that I can. It's just … [Read more...] about Campbell's game rises from Sabres' ashes

'Approximately 7,000 tickets are still available for tonight's game against the Washington Capitals. Fans probably will be more interested in the fact that about 2,000 seats remain for Thursday's home contest against the rival Toronto Maple Leafs.' … [Read more...] about Leafs miffed by Varada trade

'Washington is the only Eastern Conference team with nine players in double-digit goal scoring.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Capitals

'"Reality sunk in with us a long time ago," Ray said. "There's a lot of joking about buying and selling houses and how no one's going to want [Sabres players] in a dispersal draft. If you make fun of it, it makes it easier to deal with. What has changed is that the people at home are realizing that there's a very good chance that the Sabres … [Read more...] about Sabres struggling toward oblivion

'Right now the future of the Sabres is still unclear until the ownership situation is cleared up. If, or when, that happens Sabre fans will have a better picture of where the team is headed, no matter if it means moving the team or simply not existing anymore. As for now, the soap opera-like atmosphere that surrounds the Sabres on a day-to-day basis makes things all too … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres trade deadline report

'Quinn is somewhat perplexed as to why the Sabres settled for Klepis when, he suggests, they were trying to pry young hotshot Nik Antropov from the Leafs.' (Submitted by: Sculley) … [Read more...] about Sabres rattle Quinn

'Ruff is just two wins shy of tying Scotty Bowman for most regular-season wins with Buffalo, and a third victory will diminish in the Sabres' annals possibly the greatest coach of any sport of all time.' … [Read more...] about Ruff poised to top Bowman on Sabres' win list

'"I've never asked for a trade," he told The Spec this week. "But if management decides to trade me because of what's best for the organization, that's the way it goes. I heard a lot of rumours the past couple of months. But one guy (Varada) got traded and there were no rumours about him."' … [Read more...] about Toronto needs another horse, and it could be Zhitnik

'"It's unfortunate that we lost the game in overtime, but we still have to be happy with the point. We did not have the best legs tonight, but we kept battling through it and showed character," said Satan, who extended his points streak to five games with three goals and four assists over the span.' … [Read more...] about Noronen can't stop Islanders

'"It gave me a lot of confidence that Lindy showed confidence in me to throw me out in that type of situation," Botterill said. "I was glad I could reward him, and hopefully that'll allow me to be in those types of situations in upcoming games."' … [Read more...] about Botterill looking to prove he belongs