Archives for October 2004

'"It has reached the point of anger with many guys," McKee said. "I'm a patient player. I'm optimistic. I just can't fathom the idea of hockey not being played and the business side of it not being run for a full year."' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose patience over labor negotiations

'The Buffalo Sabres lost $8.2 million last season playing hockey. This year, they expect to lose $7.4 million - if they don't play.' … [Read more...] about Less to lose in lockout?

'If you weren’t in hockey, what do you think you would be doing? I think I would actually be getting into law school. I always wanted to be a lawyer but when I chose juniors over college that all changed. I definitely think that I would be in law school right now.' … [Read more...] about Beyond the Boards… Sean McMorrow

'Yes, his goals-against average (4.91 after Friday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Manitoba Moose) and save percentage (.850) are ugly.' … [Read more...] about Miller won't sweat slow start

'Yet with no points, nine shots on goal and a minus-3 plus/minus rating through four games, it's quite clear that Amerks coach Randy Cunneyworth decided to deliver a message. Even if he wouldn't say so.' … [Read more...] about Point is made to pointless Vanek

'"We're involved now as an outsider working with the future stars of the NHL," Foligno said. "We're working with players who are inevitably going to be drafted come (NHL) draft time. Hopefully, there will be a draft. Hopefully, there will be a place for these players to go to. I'm sure down the road there will be, but as to when we don't … [Read more...] about Foligno, inductees jump for joy

'The Buffalo Sabres’ Mike Foligno, who served as team captain from 1989 to 1991, was named one of 11 members for the 2004 class of the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame on June 11, 2004. Foligno and the rest of his class will be inducted tonight at HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Inducted to the Hall Tonight

'''I'm a short, quick fix,'' said Foligno, who was among the 11-member class of 2004 inducted. ''You can never replace the real thing, and hopefully we'll get the opportunity to see the real thing in action soon enough. It's a great game and we can't go too long without it.''' … [Read more...] about Foligno gives Buffalo hockey fans brief fix

'Buffalo Sabres center Tim Connolly was one of 10 players named Wednesday to the U.S. men's national select team that will compete in next month's Deutschland Cup in Germany.' … [Read more...] about Sabres C Connolly selected to U.S. national team

"He's the closest thing I've seen to Bobby Orr," said Del Wilson, Montreal's highly regarded director of player development. … [Read more...] about Sabre Legends: Gilbert Perreault

'The bad news for the Buffalo Sabres is that they are 1-3-2 after their first six games. The good news is that there are Sabres playing hockey, at least in the imaginary world created by G4TechTV, a cable channel that is simulating all 1,230 games of the NHL regular season. They play games with the video-game versions of real players on real NHL teams, using EA … [Read more...] about The Sabres get under way, (on Xbox)

'The News will carry results of Sabres games each time they play throughout the season, courtesy of G4techTV.com and EA Sports' NHL 2005.' … [Read more...] about News to follow Virtual Sabres

'For this night, opening night in Buffalo, there is only wind, rain, sleet. Even the seagulls are afraid to take to the sky. (submitted by: Indy Dave) … [Read more...] about Wide right! No goal! Now locked out

"I live with Ryan Miller and Mike Ryan so it’s a pretty fun household right now," stated Roy. "We are just starting to get the house in one piece. I play the drums and Ryan plays the guitar, so we sometimes jam around the house." … [Read more...] about Beyond the Boards… Derek Roy

Unfortunately Malarchuk is best remembered for one of the most horrific injuries in all of hockey history. Tragedy struck on March 22, 1989 when his jugular vein was cut by a skate. … [Read more...] about Sabre Legends: Clint Malarchuk