Archives for 2003

'"They had to make a decision," said Miller, obviously dejected. "They can't put Danny on waivers. They have to clear room, and it's a long road trip. They can't be one guy short. They need everybody on the trip. It just (stinks) to be the guy who has to leave."' … [Read more...] about Miller gets short end of the stick

'They will play six games in 11 nights. They will travel roughly 5,600 miles.' … [Read more...] about Road trip offers important early test

'LW Andrew Peters is tied for the league lead in major penalties with three.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Oilers

'Since Miller is the only goalie exempt from waivers, sending him to Rochester was the simple option to free roster space.' … [Read more...] about Miller returns, Pittis goes up

The best advice I would have for Edmonton after going two straight games without a goal is to try for three games straight, quipped Sabres GM Darcy Regier, whose team, coincidentally, is tonights opponent at Skyreach Centre. We can relate to what they are going through and it is not a lot of fun. … [Read more...] about Sharing their pain

Our issues were not unlike yours in Edmonton, said Regier. Only Edmonton had to deal with them earlier than we did. I have had many conversations with Kevin (Lowe) about this and we are learning to live and work the way cities like Edmonton worked for a lot of years. … [Read more...] about They are in the money now!

'Sabres center Daniel Briere injured his hamstring and groin during an off-ice workout Wednesday and is expected to miss games. ``Right now we feel it's fairly serious and it will keep him out of the lineup,'' coach Lindy Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Briere injured in off-ice workout

'Zhitnik was even able to quell the steadiest criticism of him - that his shot couldn't find the net with a homing pigeon pointing the way.' … [Read more...] about Zhitnik's engine revving on high

'"We couldn't be more thrilled to support sled hockey in Buffalo," Quinn said at a news conference. "It's the kind of thing we should be doing."' … [Read more...] about Big guys get iced

'Representatives of the Buffalo Building & Construction Trades Council and the Buffalo Sabres came together today to announce a combined $12,000 donation to Western New York Physically-Challenged Youth Sports Inc., which will be used to fund the upcoming season for two area sled hockey teams whose rosters are made up of disabled individuals age six to 60.' … [Read more...] about Building a Winning Team

'The home cooking experienced by the Sabres must be savored, though, as they'll now embark on a 13-day, six-game road trip. The swing opens Thursday in Edmonton.' … [Read more...] about Young Sabres finally cash in

'"The guys who are supposed to score, they scored. . . . It was very good to see those guys scoring today."' … [Read more...] about 'Core guys' produce, Sabres win

'"I guess sometimes you get a little bit of luck," Biron said. "I don't really know what I was doing. I was stacking my pads to my right, and I laid there, and then I saw the rebound. I just threw a glove in there and I happened to catch it. It was lucky, but that's good. That's what we needed."' … [Read more...] about Save by Biron saves Buffalo's first win

'After going scoreless in the first two games of the season, Buffalo (1-2-0-0) looked like an intense and desperate team. The Sabres buzzed the net, got physical and finally illuminated the red light, getting two pucks past Stars goalie Marty Turco in the first 5:05.' … [Read more...] about Stars arrive late, suffer first loss, 4-3

'2. Stu Barnes, Stars: Scored a goal and played tough in return to Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Turco promises to tend to his goal