Archives for 2004

'The Sabres are starting to remind me of the lovable rough-and-tumble group in 1995 that punched first and asked questions later. It wasn't a playoff team, but it was learning how to win. They have become a likable, gritty team going in the right direction for the first time in the post-Dominik Hasek era.' … [Read more...] about Finally, Sabres are a new team

'The Lightning have earned at least a point in 20 of their past 22 games.' … [Read more...] about Bolts Can't Close The Deal

'20-Lightning shots in the third period. ... 265-Power play goals by Dave Andreychuk, reclaiming the NHL record he had shared with Brett Hull for two days.' … [Read more...] about Team Gets Time Off To Rejuvenate

'"After they tied it, we just decided to let it all hang out," Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. "It didn't matter if we lost, we were going to try for the two points."' … [Read more...] about Different day, same ending

'The Sabres (28-26-6-1) now have one more win than they managed last season...'. … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Tampa Bay 3, OT

Sabres defenseman Doug Janik was reassigned to Rochester of the American Hockey League on Friday because of the return of Rory Fitzpatrick. … [Read more...] about Sabres assign D Janik to AHL

'Biron survived a 20-shot third period and improved to 8-1-0 in his last nine decisions. Moments before Briere's tally, he denied former Sabre Dave Andreychuk on a breakaway. "He made a huge save in overtime right off the bat that allowed us to win the game," Ruff said. "If you want to look at the hockey game, Marty made a lot of good saves for us … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Tampa Bay 3

'It looked bleak for Buffalo going into overtime after seemingly collapsing in the final two minutes to lose a point, especially because Buffalo was 0-1-6 in overtime games this season.' … [Read more...] about Briere Strikes Lightning For OT Win

'"I've seen a lot more playing time this year. I feel more and more confident every time I go out there. I'm enjoying the game and having some fun out there. It's not like it was earlier when I was very nervous and scared about every shot that I let in the net. Now if I let in a bad goal, I just come back and play harder."' … [Read more...] about Noronen's goal – stop goals, not score them

'"It was just a damn crime for him to die," said Horton's last coach, Joe Crozier. "You say, "Well, he was going too fast.' But we all go too fast. It was sad for God to take him."' … [Read more...] about Tim Horton: Name means more than doughnuts

'"You have to win hockey games, and you can't make excuses," Sabres defenseman Alexei Zhitnik said. "When you lose hockey games you can say "This guy here was hurt and that guy there was hurt.' "' … [Read more...] about Blue-liners grab spotlight in streak

'The Lightning is 10-1-1-1 in its past 13 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Lightning

'“He’s progressing nicely,” Ruff said after Buffalo’s 1-1 tie with Florida Wednesday when Roy skated 14 shifts, won 4 of 7 faceoffs and managed two shots on goal. “He’s added speed, he’s added grit to our lineup, and he’s made some nice plays. Right now he’s where he needs to be. He’s getting a little penalty … [Read more...] about Roy adds savvy to Sabres offense

'Tampa Bay is 3-1-2 in past six meetings with Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Tonight's Lightning Game

'"We had some real good opportunities we didn't quite bear down upon," Ruff said, "but every point is important. To walk away with a point is one less we've got to gain now."' … [Read more...] about Sabres dominate but settle for tie