Archives for 2003

What kind of Ottawa-Buffalo game is it when Chris Neil and Adam Mair dont get in a fight? A disappointing one, thats what kind of night it is. … [Read more...] about Whites play not pointless

Former Sabre Vaclav Varada was battling in front and had to endure a little poke from G Martin Biron. … [Read more...] about Game Story

'This is the story of a hockey player and a kid. The hockey player was Pat LaFontaine, and he will never forget the kid named Robert Schwegler. LaFontaine will be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday, a tribute to 468 goals and 1,013 points in parts of 15 seasons in the NHL. He will think about Robert that night and the impact the 12-year-old and others like him had … [Read more...] about Pat LaFontaine’s vision

'``We feel great coming out of here with one point,'' Biron said. ``This is a team that gave us struggles last year.''' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 1, Ottawa 1, OT

'"We had a couple of guys laying down, blocking shots, and that really helped us," Biron said. "It was very busy for me, but when you're doing your job like that it makes you feel good, it makes you feel like you're in the game."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 1, Ottawa 1 (OT)

The Buffalo Sabres left the fires of California with their offense ablaze. It is probably much to early to proclaim the Sabres as a scoring machine, but the last week, the Sabres have been hitting the back of the net a lot more than their norm. … [Read more...] about Sabres offense on fire

'"His all-around game since he's been here, it's as good as I've seen him play," Ruff said. "It's funny how his role has changed. He hasn't been on the power play, but I made him into a penalty killer. Everything has kind of gone his way since that happened."' … [Read more...] about Line change adds spark to Dumont

'The Sabres went 4-1 with Patrick on the ice. Since Ruff is loathe to tinker with a winning formula, Tallinder has been waiting for his next chance.' … [Read more...] about Tallinder may see action tonight

'RW Miroslav Satan's 200 goals with the Sabres rank 10th in franchise history, 11 behind Alexander Mogilny.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Senators

It will feel a little different to play against them because I have got a lot of friends on that team, said Varada yesterday. I have thought about it because I have not played against them and this is going to be the first time. You have to realize that trades happen and you\'ve got to go with the flow. … [Read more...] about Varada faces old mates for first time

'Pittis, who went pointless in four games with the Buffalo Sabres during a two-week recall, knows it but admits he might be trying to pick corners instead of just firing on net. “Maybe I’m thinking about it too much,” he said. “I should let instincts take over. Just read and react instead of thinking.”' … [Read more...] about Back to basics for Pittis

'Chalk this game up as another one of those classic Buffalo-Toronto games, with the Sabres continuing its home dominance of their rivals to the north, picking up a 5-3 win on Thursday Night.' … [Read more...] about Satan Nets 200th As A Sabre In Win Over Leafs

'I also found it interesting to watch this Sabres team and the transformation from the team that ousted the Leafs a few seasons ago in the semis. They have a solid core of youth and skill and look as though they may be ready to make some noise in the Northeast Division.' … [Read more...] about Leaf 'Big Guns' Firing Blanks

'Sometimes I’m not sure it’s luck. Tonight we let the second period get away from us after a good first period. Then in the third period with a one-goal game, we found a way not to win the hockey game [sic]. We couldn’t close it off, they played defense real well and we didn’t get real dangerous in the third.' … [Read more...] about Post-game Comments: Pat Quinn

'"I thought that Mika played a pretty good game. I don't think he had to make nearly the saves Belfour had to make. I like how he handled the puck in our zone. He made some really nice plays for us. He made enough saves but there was one goal that I really didn't like on him. There may have been a little rust from the length he has been out, but regardless … [Read more...] about Post-game Comments: Lindy Ruff