Archives for 2003

The Buffalo Sabres may finally be breaking out of their long tradition of losing to the NHL worst teams. Last Friday, they blasted the Carolina Hurricanes 5-0 and Wednesday they throttled the Washington Capitals 5-2. Ten goals in two straight home games could be just what the doctor ordered. … [Read more...] about Satan finally gets hot

'The goals gave him 19 in his career against Washington, the most he's scored against any team.' … [Read more...] about Satan capitalizes

'There's reason to wonder whether the NHL has any interest in reversing the course of a sport quickly moving toward soccer on skates. Fewer goals creates greater parity and the possibility of marginally talented teams (such as the '98 Caps and the '99 Sabres) making surprise runs to the Stanley Cup finals. Fewer goals also applies a drag to team payrolls … [Read more...] about Capitals' offenses mirror NHL

'"Our goalie gave up a soft goal and we don't bounce back well from those type of things," Cassidy said. "We lost Jagr and the goalie let one in he should have had, and that's been our story all year: We aren't resilient and we weren't tonight."' … [Read more...] about A Good Idea at the Time

'"We had a chance to convert on power plays and we didn't and then they got themselves back in the game," Cassidy said. "Our goalie wasn't very good tonight. He gave up a soft goal and we lost Jagr and we don't bounce back well from those things. That's been our story all year. We're not very resilient and we weren't … [Read more...] about Jagr injured in Caps loss

'"I can't remember the last time I talked to them about anything, never mind Jags," said one source. "This is an old story. Must have been a slow news day in New York."' … [Read more...] about Caps: No Jagr deal imminent

'The Caps always have enjoyed playing here. After winning just seven games (with 28 losses and five ties) in 22 years at nearby Memorial Auditorium, Washington is 11-6-1 at HSBC. That includes a 3-0 mark during the 1998 Eastern Conference finals which culminated with Joe Juneau's overtime series-winner in Game 6 on June 4 that put the Caps into their only Stanley Cup … [Read more...] about Caps Report

'``I've been waiting for this type of game,'' Satan said. ``To tell you the truth, I didn't change much today from the usual things I do. Sometimes you have chances and they don't go in and sometimes you have two shots and get two goals. I'm glad that it's over.''' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Washington 2

'Jagr is day-to-day and his status for Friday's home game against Montreal is uncertain.' … [Read more...] about Jagr injured in game against Buffalo

'Buffalo improved to 3-0-1-1 in its last five home games and has scored 10 goals in its last two at the HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Washington 2

'"To tell you the truth, I didn't change much today from the usual things I do. Sometimes you have chances and they don't go in and sometimes you have two shots and get two goals. I'm glad that it's over," Satan said in his postgame comments.' … [Read more...] about Satan Ends Streak As Sabres Crush Caps

'"In a nutshell, both goaltenders' stats are a lot better," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said after practice Tuesday in the Amherst Pepsi Center. "Lately, it's the lack of offense that's kept us from moving ahead. Our goaltending's been strong enough to win us games."' … [Read more...] about Goalies resigned to time-share accommodations

'"Miro doesn't know which way to look right now," coach Lindy Ruff said after practice Tuesday in the Amherst Pepsi Center. "He's pressing, he doesn't know which direction to go. There's times he's second-guessing himself."' … [Read more...] about Satan's slump remains a riddle

'The Sabres are 6-0 when winger Ales Kotalik scores a goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Capitals

'When it comes to his goalies, Regier says Mika Noronen and Martin Biron are both more mature. He also said that Ryan Miller has not pouted at all and performed very well in Rochester. Miller has posted a 1.36 goals against average with a .953 save percentage with the Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Regier Talks About The First Quarter Of The Season