Archives for 2003

'Erie County Executive Joel A. Giambra said he is prepared to give up more than $100,000 a year in Buffalo Sabres revenue and dibs on any future profits from the HSBC Arena as long as prospective owner B. Thomas Golisano promises not to move the team.' … [Read more...] about Giambra would waive revenue to keep team

'The game story: The Rangers' slim playoff hopes were kept alive with a 1-0 victory over the Islanders on Monday night.' … [Read more...] about Rangers tonight

'The Sabres own the NHL's worst record at 22-34-9-7, but Ruff's overall performance in his first head coaching stint has been remarkable.' … [Read more...] about Ruff establishes new benchmark as Sabres do a number on Flyers

'"It's disappointing because we let ourselves down. We could have taken another step forward, you're definitely taken a step backward when you have an effort like this. When you're trying to build something, you want to keep things moving."' … [Read more...] about Hitchcock incensed by lifeless loss

'Surprisingly, the Flyers have not won in this building since April 8, 2001. Buffalo may be last in the Eastern Conference, but it continues to embarrass the Flyers here even if few attend the games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres pierce rusty Esche

'Not only did they play poorly, but they flew in the face of their coach's theory that good teams follow up big wins with big efforts and take advantage of good situations.' … [Read more...] about Hitch speechless after step backward

'So trouble was predictable ... but what was most troubling was how easily the Sabres were able to waltz to a 5-2 victory at HSBC Arena. That share of the Atlantic Division lead the Flyers worked so long and hard to finally achieve via a victory over the Devils Monday in the Meadowlands?' … [Read more...] about First place gone in 60 seconds

Hitchcock was screaming as the Flyers left the ice and he did not let up when the dressing-room door closed. … [Read more...] about Flyers have a new Hitch in their step

To say he was angry would not do justice to Esches emotions after he allowed all five goals in the Flyers loss to the Buffalo Sabres at HSBC Arena. … [Read more...] about Esche struggles in goal in second trip upstate

Sabres defenseman Rhett Warrener is out indefinitely after sustaining a concussion in Buffalos 5-2 victory Tuesday night against Philadelphia. Buffalo forward Taylor Pyatt also sustained a possible concussion and will not play Wednesday against the Rangers in New York, coach Lindy Ruff said. … [Read more...] about Sabres Warrener out with concussion

Ruff takes solace knowing his team has not given up this season. Nobody has quit, he said. I do not think there has been more than two or three nights where I have been really disappointed in the club, and I do not know there are many clubs in the league that can say that. … [Read more...] about Sabres 5, Flyers 2

One night after proving they could play with the best teams in the Eastern Conference, the Philadelphia Flyers were unable to handle the worst. … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Philadelphia 2

'Satan was asked if he would request a trade this summer if it looked like he would have to endure another season without the playoffs before the expected work stoppage. He didn't rule it out. "I'm going to give it a lot of thought after the season's over. Then I'll make some decisions," Satan said. "I just want to finish the season and … [Read more...] about Satan hopes future plans will add up

'We'll see how this shakes out. There are some nervous employees down in HSBC Arena, where it's become chic to suggest people who have been doing their jobs have no reason to worry about the future. Ruff has done his job, so he's not worried about his future.' … [Read more...] about Ruff may make change before the Sabres do

'With only 11 games left, McKee and Tallinder might have played for the last time this season.' … [Read more...] about Brown could return tonight