Archives for 2003

'But Carolina continues to be the VapoRub of the NHL -- instant relief for all that ails fans of slumping teams.' … [Read more...] about Canes' pain gets worse

'The line of Dumont, Daniel Briere and Jochen Hecht combined for three goals and three assists as Buffalo rebounded from a 4-1 loss Wednesday at New Jersey. Hecht had a goal and an assist, and Briere assisted on Dumont's second goal.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Carolina 0

'"Since last year when we got put together, I think we played really well," Dumont said. "The chemistry fits so well, it's unbelievable. We always know where each other is on the ice, and we just go out there and work hard and have fun together."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Carolina 0

'The defensive corps, which was considered a strong point going into this season, is suddenly looking like this teams’ biggest weakness. After hearing from the front office about how much of a luxury it would be to have eight quality defensemen, which would supposedly keep guys on their toes, one has to wonder about that claim now.' … [Read more...] about Blueline cause for concern

'The Hurricanes were the NHL's worst team last season. They have been flirting with .500 this season, but after Thursday night's 6-1 loss in Ottawa they remain one of only two Eastern Conference teams without at least two road victories.' … [Read more...] about Softer schedule gives Sabres chance to advance

'"The way Jay played in the Ottawa game was a big plus for our hockey club, and I think he understood that, too," Ruff said. "Jay and I talked about it the next day and he was pretty happy with the way he played, and I was happy with the way he played. He was a big reason why we won that game, how well he played defensively and as physical as he … [Read more...] about Sprained knee sidelines McKee

'C Daniel Briere has four goals and two assists in his past seven games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Hurricanes

'The Canes have had moderate success in Buffalo, winning at least one of the games there in four of the past five seasons.' … [Read more...] about Eye on the Hurricanes

'Buffalo Sabres defenseman Jay McKee will be out two-to-six weeks with a sprained left knee.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' defenseman sidelined with knee injury

'Mckee was hurt during the first period of Buffalo's 4-1 loss at New Jersey on Wednesday, coach Lindy Ruff said Thursday. McKee doesn't recall the specific play in which he was hurt, saying only that he felt his knee begin to tighten up.' … [Read more...] about Sabres D McKee out 2-6 weeks with knee injury

'"We didn't play the way we had to," Biron said, "and they made us pay for the little things we did wrong."' … [Read more...] about Devils zip past Sabres

'"It's frustrating, there's no two ways about it, especially when you come off something like last year where you're playing well and stuff and you finally prove that you can play, then you have to start at Square One again," he said. "I think I'm always working hard. I just go out the same way and try and hold up with a good attitude, … [Read more...] about Crazy eights frustrating for defense

'But it was that pesky collection of Jersey forwards, buzzing the nets like wasps buzzing a nest, who sent New York Rangers' goalie Mike Dunham to the bench Saturday and left Sabres goalie Martin Biron stewing down at the end of his bench before the second period expired last night.' … [Read more...] about Offense helps extend unbeaten streak to 10

'Four different Devils scored and Sabres' goaltender Martin Biron was overwhelmed by the repeated waves of offense the defending champs sent crashing on him in the second period. Jay Pandolfo, Brian Gionta, and John Madden each finished off odd-man rushes in a span of 4:14 to chase Biron from the game.' … [Read more...] about Devils extend streak

'Devils' captain Scott Stevens played in his 934th game as a Devil on Wednesday, tying him with John MacLean (now a Devils' assistant coach) for second place on the team's all-time games played list behind Ken Daneyko (1,283). Stevens also took over sole possession of fifth place on the NHL's games played list by participating in his 1,613th career … [Read more...] about Devils odds and ends