Archives for February 2004

'With 27 games remaining, the Sabres (23-26-5-1) are in ninth place in the East, seven points behind the New York Islanders (26-21-5-2) for the conference's eighth and final playoff berth.' … [Read more...] about Sabres brace for busy, critical two-week stretch

'Roy has just two goals and six assists for the Sabres, but he plays bigger and tougher than his 5-foot-9, 185-pound frame would imply. His work ethic, on-ice vision and point-scoring potential earned him a roster spot with the Sabres and another in this year's YoungStars game. So, get used to it. There's another Roy in the NHL, and he doesn't stop goals. He … [Read more...] about Buffalo's Derek just a young star

'Lindy Ruff's future in Buffalo may hang in the balance of the playoff run. Ruff's seven-year stay here is already past the law of probabilities. NHL coaches have the staying power of Columbia River salmon. The salmon knock themselves out swimming upstream, spawn and then die.' … [Read more...] about All-Star break is no reason for Regier to rest

'The past two seasons they couldn't keep their heads above water. If they fail to do so again this spring they will miss the playoffs for the third straight time, something that has never happened in franchise history.' … [Read more...] about For Sabres at the break, it's deja blues

'This will be Mr. Ray’s first appearance in a game against S.T.R.E.S.S. after spending 14 seasons with the Sabres. Other former Sabres participating in the game include Larry Playfair, Bill Hajt, Tony McKegney and Danny Gare.' … [Read more...] about Rob Ray has Olean team suffering eS.T.R.E.S.S.&#8217

'The club will return to practice Monday after 2:00.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres Get A Vacation While Roy Goes To The Young Guns Game

'"We did every small mistake you can make," Tallinder said. "The biggest one is that we turned pucks over, and you don't win games like that."' … [Read more...] about Nothing like a night of streaking

'"No lines stepped up, and same thing defensively," Sabres winger J.P. Dumont said. "We have to blame all 20 guys on the ice."' … [Read more...] about Sabres go to break on bummer

'"I'm not worried about it," Delmore said. "I'm worried about playing good. There's nothing else that I can worry about. I'm worried about helping the team, and whatever happens, happens. I've already been through it once. It's not going to be a shock anymore."' … [Read more...] about Delmore finally lights the lamp

'The Buffalo Sabres will hold two youth hockey skills clinics next Thursday and on March 1 at HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Bulletin Board

'Yet there they were last night, manhandling the Buffalo Sabres 6-2 before an announced crowd of 12,304, at least half of whom weren't really there.' … [Read more...] about Bruins have bite

'"We converted more off the rush," said Sullivan, who went for weeks with his club barely able to manage one or two goals a game. "More confidence might have something to do with it. When you win, it breeds an air of confidence throughout the team."' … [Read more...] about Ice escapades

'In last night's 6-2 victory over the Sabres, Thornton factored in Boston's first two goals, assisting on Mike Knuble's equalizer, then scoring the go-ahead goal. Thornton was 2-4--6 in his previous two games. Coach Mike Sullivan on Thornton's success since returning to the lineup with the full cage: "We may insist that he keep it on."' … [Read more...] about A sight for Thornton's eyes?

'All in all, not a bad night.' … [Read more...] about B's too sharp for Sabres

'The goal he scored in the second period was a beauty. He carried the puck down the right wing, cut back through the slot between two defenders and whistled a wrist shot past Martin Biron's glove.' … [Read more...] about Thornton supplies spark up front