Archives for 2003

The Ottawa Senators added some more toughness to their lineup Monday, picking up Rob Ray from the Buffalo Sabres for future considerations. … [Read more...] about Senators land tough guy

'On Sunday night, however, the Buffalo Sabres might have played one of their gutsiest efforts in recent memory.' … [Read more...] about Tired Sabres hold on for a tie in Tampa

'"I think (Regier) is frightened to trade Gratton because he would go to a team that would respect him a lot more than the topsy-turvy way he's been used in Buffalo," Morris said.' … [Read more...] about Agent says Gratton would welcome deal

'Business First developed a computer program to estimate the fair value of each NHL franchise's tickets, based solely on the team's on-ice record as of the morning of March 3. Therein lies the rub for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres owe fans a rebate, ticket cost study suggests

'``Right now we are playing for pride,'' Buffalo captain Stu Barnes said. ``We are showing that we are a better team than where we are [in the standings].''' … [Read more...] about Bolts Happy With Point

'Even more bewildering is the Sabres' 6-0-3 record against Tampa Bay since the Lightning's last victory in February 2001. Vinny Lecavalier called it a "coincidence."' … [Read more...] about Beside the point …

We battled to the bitter end, Ruff said. We could have easily won the game. We skated better than they did in the third period, although they might have been just trying to preserve the one point, which was important to them. Sometimes you look over and they were not taking a lot of chances. They were maybe just trying to get it to overtime to get the extra point. … [Read more...] about Lightning 1, Sabres 1, OT

The Buffalo Sabres have no money, no owner and no chance at the playoffs. But they have pride. … [Read more...] about Buffalo 1, Tampa Bay 1

'"His mental preparation is so advanced for a first-year player," said Americans coach Randy Cunneyworth. "He's very driven. I think that's the reason why he's successful -- that's also the reason why he was recruited so heavily. It says a lot about his personality and gives you an indication of what's to come."' … [Read more...] about Sabres' Miller bides his time in AHL

'"It's been really hard this year," Noronen said. "It feels good to get the first win, but I still think it came too late."' … [Read more...] about Sabres quietly add another win to their total

'The biggest problem with Hevesi's report is that it ignored one important concept: The main economic impact from a sports or cultural entity comes from the new spending it brings to a region.' … [Read more...] about Economic impact of Sabres is less than state says

'Darcy Regier will remain the Sabres' general manager until further notice, but who's really in charge here? NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman raised doubts a few weeks ago, when he told Regier that trades should be approved by prospective owner Tom Golisano or his chief consultant, Larry Quinn.' … [Read more...] about New Sabres owner has a plan, but don't expect a fire sale

'It is not clear whether the agreement will be signed this week, and it remains doubtful that the deal will be finalized before Tuesday's NHL trading deadline.' … [Read more...] about Sabres deal unlikely by trade deadline

'The Panthers faced the team with the worst record in the NHL and a goaltender without a victory this season, and still they could not cure what ails them at home.' … [Read more...] about Panthers' home condemned

'The outcome was much a foregone conclusion before the puck was dropped due to two factors: Goalie Roberto Luongo was given a rest and the game was being played at the Office Depot Center, where Panther wins have been about as rare as those proverbial snowballs in hell.' … [Read more...] about Home embarrassments continue for Panthers