Archives for 2003

'1. Mika Noronen, Sabres: Buffalo's goalie fended off 25 shots to earn his first win and first career shutout.' … [Read more...] about Sun-Sentinel's 3 stars

'"We had four power plays in the third period and didn't really create anything, I don't know why," Jokinen said. "We never got a good scoring chance the entire game."' … [Read more...] about Florida's struggles at home continue

'[Brian Biggane]: Are you optimistic about the situation in Buffalo? [Terry Martin]: Yeah, I'm optimistic, but until something is signed, sealed and delivered I don't know what to think, because we -- and by that I mean everybody in the community -- have been on an emotional roller-coaster. One minute somebody's gonna buy the team and the next they're … [Read more...] about NHL Insider

'``It's been a while,'' Noronen said after making 29 saves in Buffalo's 4-0 victory over Florida on Saturday night. ``It's been almost a year since my last win. I'm really happy about that.''' … [Read more...] about Sabres 4, Panthers 0

'Mika Noronen did not care about recording his first NHL shutout. He just wanted a win.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Florida 0

The Buffalo Sabres may be on the bottom of the league, but they have proven they can beat the best of them. Last Friday, it was the Dallas Stars that felt the wrath of the Sabres heat. Thursday night, the Toronto Maple Leafs were in town and not only got the Sabres wrath, but received quite a few fists for good measure. … [Read more...] about Feisty Sabres maul Leafs

'With Tuesday's NHL trade deadline approaching, Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier did not travel with the team this weekend. He remained in Buffalo to prepare for potential deals.' … [Read more...] about Kalinin's defensive play no longer up in the err

'The Panthers are winless in eight straight home games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Panthers

'Four Canadians were arrested inside or near HSBC Arena, according to Buffalo police records.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Leafs fans brawl like the players; four arrested

'Several players, such as Chris Gratton, Alexei Zhitnik, Miroslav Satan, Curtis Brown and, yes, beloved ex-Panther Stu Barnes, reportedly are available before Tuesday's trade deadline.' … [Read more...] about Tonight's game: Sabres at Panthers

'"They got a pretty feisty all-around team even with the two guys they had out," Ray said. "They still got a physical, tough team. The nice thing is our guys stood up to it and, in a lot of places, initiated it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres take Punch Bowl

'The Maple Leafs' GM and coach denied Thursday making comments that created a minor stir over the Buffalo Sabres' trade of Vaclav Varada to the Ottawa Senators for unsigned first-round draft pick Jakub Klepis.' … [Read more...] about Leafs' Quinn: I never said that

'Two other Maple Leafs fans were arrested outside the arena for fighting, according to police, who said alcohol played a role in the brawls. Police said they were also continuing an investigation into a brawl at the hockey game, which the Sabres won, 4-2, and more arrests were possible.' … [Read more...] about Ontario man faces charges in scuffle with HSBC guard

'Last night's hostilities, however, brought to mind the halcyon days of the mid-to-late-'70s, when such hockey legends as Perreault, Martin, Robert and Schoenfeld squared off against Sittler, McDonald, Williams and Salming.' … [Read more...] about Sabres spear Leafs

'Sources indicated the Sabres have asked for defensive prospect Carlo Colaiacovo in exchange for Zhitnik. But Quinn, having traded top forward prospect Brad Boyes, will likely be hesitant to part with his premier chattel along the blueline. A package of winger Darcy Tucker, a prospect other than Colaiacovo and another high draft pick could be enough to get the deal … [Read more...] about Quinn may not be done dealing yet