Archives for February 2004

'"It's pretty embarrassing," Sabres center Chris Drury said. "We didn't come down here and expect an effort like that."' … [Read more...] about Devils' EGG line leaves Sabres scrambled

'The line centered by Scott Gomez, which includes Patrik Elias and Brian Gionta, was once again a force. Elias had two goals and three assists. Gionta had two goals and an assist, and Gomez had three assists. The line has 11 goals and 15 assists in three games.' … [Read more...] about Devils Make It Easy as Brodeur Sets Record

'But at present, the Devils have the hottest line in hockey, not to mention the most consistent goaltender in hockey history. Things could be worse.' … [Read more...] about Devils rattle Sabres

'Martin Biron replaced Noronen, who allowed six goals on 26 shots, but the Devils wasted little time in scoring again. Jeff Friesen did some figure skating in the left circle before his pass deflected off Sabres defenseman Brian Campbell and into the net at 3:07.' … [Read more...] about Brodeur sets mark as Devils roll

'"It's nice to go through a game like that and not have it go down to the wire," Brodeur said. "I could breathe a little bit."' … [Read more...] about Brodeur notches record 9th straight 30-win season

'``I thought we were poor everywhere,'' Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. ``We were poor defensively. Our goaltending wasn't up to par. When you have only one line that was in on the scoring, then you don't win.''' … [Read more...] about New Jersey 8, Buffalo 2

'"There wasn't a damn thing good about this game."' … [Read more...] about New Jersey 8, Buffalo 2

'It was a big loss for Buffalo, who had gotten themselves back into the playoff race going on a 9-1-1 tear, but have now lost two straight.' … [Read more...] about Nightmare In New Jersey

'"There's some improvements to do," the 23-year-old said. "I need to get defensively a little bit better, play maybe a little harder. It's not always perfect, but you try and you try, and sometimes you get rewarded. It's never enough. You have to keep going, keep going, never stop. I just want to be the best player you can be, the whole season … [Read more...] about Kalinin's learning curve on fast track

'"We thought in a couple days it'd calm down, but it's still affecting him," said Ruff, who hinted if Briere can't dress he'd move Curtis Brown up from the fourth line to skate with left wing Jochen Hecht and right wing Miroslav Satan. "That's a huge loss for us, but we can move Curtis up the lineup if Danny isn't able to play. … [Read more...] about Briere doubtful for tonight

'The first time I was here, I went from being someone who really was never involved in public things, and it was a controversial time. I was getting thrown into the swimming pool and learning how to swim. Now, I just don't take it too personally. And I don't take it seriously. Business is serious, but I don't think my role in it is necessarily serious. … [Read more...] about Return engagement

'The line of Elias, Scott Gomez and Brian Gionta has combined for 12 goals and 16 assists in six games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres at Devils

Milley is fourth on the Amerks with 29 points (16 goals, 13 assists) in 54 games and is approaching his third 20-goal season in the AHL. … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Milley

'Since Jan. 25, the Sabres are 9-2-1. They trail the Isles by six points for eighth in the Eastern Conference.' … [Read more...] about Sabres at Devils

'With the NHL trade deadline approaching, this week my producer Mike Courtney and I have collaborated to propose a few trades that we think would bolster the Sabres for a stretch drive toward the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Deadline Dealing For Darcy