Archives for 2003

In eight meetings, the home team has won just once. … [Read more...] about Predators vs. Sabres preview capsule

'"We knew we could take advantage of some of their defensemen," Briere said. "We just had to be patient. We knew the chances would be there."' … [Read more...] about Showing fight after switch, Sabres overtake Panthers

'Defenseman Andy Delmore has been looking forward to tonight's game since the NHL schedules were released over the summer. Nashville traded Delmore for Buffalo's 2004 third-round draft pick. "You circle the date you play every (former) team," Delmore said. "It's the first time going back there, and that's the game you remember the most. … [Read more...] about Drury hopes stork times visit right

'This story should've been about Stephen Weiss' first two-goal game, Valeri Bure's coldly deceptive assist on Weiss' second goal and Juraj Kolnik getting a deserved goal for a line that has been playing very well. Instead, it's about a team that cracked with the major fault line being the defense pair of Mathieu Biron and Andreas Lilja. They were … [Read more...] about Panthers collapse in third

'The Panthers crashed and burned Friday evening in this old, gray city. They fell apart, collapsed, broke down ... call it what you will. But don't forget to call it disconcerting and embarrassing.' … [Read more...] about Up 3-0, Panthers go in shell and Sabres win 4-3

'Three busloads of family and friends of rookie center Nathan Horton attended Friday's game. It's approximately an hour to Buffalo from Horton's hometown of Dunnville, N.Y.' … [Read more...] about Cullen takes steps to a quick return

'"We just stopped playing hockey and sat back too much," left winger Marcus Nilson said. "You can't get a lead and stop playing; it doesn't work that way."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo rallies to stop Florida

'``I thought we came out and looked like turkeys,'' Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. ``I thought we regrouped and found a way to win it.''' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Florida 3

'"To be honest with you, I think I was just feeding off of the crowd," Briere said. "They were screaming, they were loud and when I got the puck I was saying to myself, 'I got to take this shot, I can't pass. If it goes in, the crowd will go nuts.' I think the crowd had a big say on that third goal."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Florida 3

'Daniel Briere led the way for the Sabres in an amazing third period comeback to beat the the Florida Panthers 4-3 at HSBC Arena. Briere netted two goals in the third period to lead Buffalo to victory. Buffalo was the lucky recipient of yet another third period meltdown by the Panthers who, for the second straight game, blew a third period lead.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Claw Back To Beat Panthers

'"We want teams to come in here and recognize how hard we play here and how bad we want to win at home. We don't want to be an easy game and make it easy for a team to get off the plane, come in here, win a game and leave."' … [Read more...] about Sabres look to stay hot at home

'"There's still five months left in the season," Connolly said, "so we're not going to even mention anything about this being the end of my season. It could be a little while, but you have to sit back and wait and see. I'm confident I will be back."' … [Read more...] about Concussion can't wipe away Connolly's hope

'C Daniel Briere has four goals and six assists through the 12 games of November.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Panthers

'RW J.P. Dumont has five goals and eight points in his past six games. He and linemate Daniel Briere have a combined six points in the past two games.' … [Read more...] about Tonight's game: Panthers at Sabres

'The kinder and gentler Lindy Ruff is gone and I like what I see.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres Use Thanksgiving To Prepare For Florida