Archives for 2004

'It was the third win for the Sabres over the Leafs this season (the fourth meeting wound up a draw) and pushed Buffalo to within six points of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The New York Islanders, who lost 4-2 to the St. Louis Blues, is the club the Sabres are chasing and they have a game in hand on the Islanders.' … [Read more...] about Leafs fall flat against Sabres

'``It was the best all-around game we've had this season,'' Satan said. ``Beating a team like Toronto means a lot to this group of guys. It gives us a little bit of hope. If we keep playing like this maybe we can still be in the race.''' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Toronto 1

'The Slovakian right wing then removed the glove from his right hand and pretended to talk on the phone. It clearly was a message to general managers - with the trade deadline just three days away - that he expects to be dealt. "I expect something to happen because I've been told that by somebody," said Satan, who leads the Sabres with 26 goals. "Every … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Toronto 1

'It seems as though there's nothing the Sabres love more than beating the Leafs. On the other hand, the Leafs have looked sleepy and lethargic in all but one of their meetings this season, which was a 3-3 tie at Air Canada Centre back on Jan. 3. Sloppy defensive errors have cost the team throughout the season series.' … [Read more...] about Leafs, Roster Buffaloed

'The Leafs (37-20-9-3), who are 0-3-1 against Buffalo this season, couldn't handle the Sabres' speed and were repeatedly beaten to the outside. The bad news for the Leafs is they still have to play the Sabres twice in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres continue to dominate Leafs

'"It's been like a roller-coaster for the last three years, up and down," said Satan, who after being named first star in a 4-3 win Wednesday over Ottawa waved to the home crowd as if to say goodbye. "I don't think it's anything anybody is satisfied with and, if the Sabres decide (trading him) is something that will solve their problem, I'm willing to do anything to help the … [Read more...] about Sabres have to win to avoid changes

'It's the third month of the year, and Pyatt still is looking for his first goal since the newest calendars were tacked to the wall. The Buffalo Sabres left winger hasn't scored since Dec. 26, when the team beat Carolina at home to end an eight-game winless streak.' … [Read more...] about Pyatt's goal: find back of the net

'The BPO Brass will be making a special return appearance to HSBC Arena on Thursday, March 11th at 7 PM as the Sabres take on the Boston Bruins. Don't miss "Sounds of the Sabres," as the Buffalo Philharmonic Horns will be performing all of your favorite contemporary tunes throughout the game and during intermissions.' … [Read more...] about BPO Brass Returns

'It makes sense for the Sabres to wait until just before the 3 p.m. deadline to finalize a deal. A trade involving their top goal scorer virtually would concede their postseason bid, especially if they were to send him to the Islanders. The Sabres are eight points behind the Islanders for the Eastern Conference's eighth playoff slot. Any proposed Sabres-Islanders deal … [Read more...] about Isles want Satan, sources say

'Brown is making $1.6 million this season and will become a restricted free agent this summer. It's plainly evident the Sabres could pay someone else substantially less money to skate on the fourth line and kill penalties.' … [Read more...] about Brown stays up despite down times

'General manager Mike Milbury has inquired about high-scoring Sabres forward Miroslav Satan and Capitals defenseman Brendan Witt, but the possibility of landing either remains tenuous, at best, because the organization is hesitant to give up prospects. It is believed the Islanders are among three teams talking about Satan with the Sabres, who want second- year forward … [Read more...] about Satan's price isn't cheap

'Ruff says if Jay McKee's knee keeps progressing, he'll be able to start full practice next week.' … [Read more...] about Three Rest As The Sabres Prepare For The Leafs

'Things looked pretty bleak for the Sabres playoff chances, as the Isles and Sens had stuck a fork in them. p>The very Senators who humiliated the Sabres in Ottawa Sunday, came to Buffalo full of confidence that they could easily handle them on foreign ice. However, it was the Sabres who played with passion as they beat the Senators 4-3.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hanging on by a thread

'Sources close to the situation claim that Satan has wanted out of Buffalo for more than a year.' … [Read more...] about A winner going away?

'The Sabres used the alternating captaincy as a way to find leaders. They've found them, which is why it would be a surprise to see them change again.' … [Read more...] about Drury awarded the 'C' again, Briere, Zhitnik wear the 'A'