Archives for 2003

'2. Martin Biron, Sabres: Stopped 29 shots, 12 in the first period.' … [Read more...] about Sun-Sentinel's 3 stars

'Repeating the trend that has plagued them at home all season, the Panthers fell behind twice and needed a goal by Jaroslav Bednar with 2:06 remaining in regulation to salvage a 2-2 tie with Buffalo in front of just 11,944 at the Office Depot Center.' … [Read more...] about Slow start results in tie

'Buffalo captain Stu Barnes played in his 800th NHL game; 191 of those came with Florida.' … [Read more...] about Matteau making most of second opportunity

Maxim Afinogenov and Miroslav Satan each scored for the second time in two games for Buffalo. … [Read more...] about Panthers 2, Sabres 2 (ot)

'``We'll get through the season. That's what we've said. That's what the balances show,'' Sabres vice president of finance John Marsh said Monday after appearing before a creditors meeting at the U.S. Trustees office in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres expect to have enough money to complete season

The Sabres are 3-1-1-1 following a franchise-record eight-game slide. … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Florida 2

'C Tim Connolly's 265 straight games is the NHL's third-longest active streak.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Panthers

'This is the second of four meetings with Florida. They lost to the Panthers at home 3-0 on Dec. 20. They are 21-14-2 all-time vs. Florida, 8-9 at Florida.' … [Read more...] about Tonight's game: Sabres at Panthers

'"Marty had a damn good game. That's the way we need him to play," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres turn into Lightning-tamers

'``We played a hard game, a little taxed on defense, but I thought we battled to the bitter end. It was a big effort for us,'' Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. ``They made a mistake ... and I look down [at the Lightning bench] and you could see that [Tortorella] is just livid. It wasn't the start they wanted. It's tough when you get behind. The road team … [Read more...] about Lightning Let Golden Opportunity Slip Past

'``It's old-time hockey,'' Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. ``That's good for the game ... their goalie is in it, our goalie's in it. That builds team character.''' … [Read more...] about Grahame-Varada Bout: `Old-Time Hockey'

'"Everyone wants to believe our team has quit," Ruff said. "We want to play the role of spoiler. We're going to lose our share of games, but we're going to keep coming."' … [Read more...] about Sabres hold Lightning back

'"Johnny is standing in the crease and the puck is outside the blue line. What is (Varada) doing in the crease?" Lukowich said. "The league has gotten to the point where there is no respect between players anymore. It's an unwritten rule you don't go after the goalie. A guy goes out and does something like that, it's completely … [Read more...] about 'Gutless play' makes Grahame fighting mad

'Zhitnik, Sabres, 30: He averages 25:42 and is minus-3 on a team that has been outscored 132-162. The Sabres likely would have to pick up part of his contract. Salary: $3.75-million (one more season). Interest: high.' … [Read more...] about Team seeking perfect fit in a defenseman

Afinogenovs first goal of the season came in his 13th game. He returned on Jan. 24 after missing the first 46 games with post-concussion syndrome. … [Read more...] about Sabres 4, Lightning 1