Archives for 2004

'"Fans are frustrated, and they have every right to be frustrated," Ruff said. "They're like anybody else, like myself. They want to see a resolution. I think they'd like to see dialogue and communication. That's the gist of it from friends, from fans, from anybody I bump into. They would like to see two parties working toward a … [Read more...] about Ruff knows both sides of lockout story

'''There's days when I'm not doing anything or I'm not in Rochester that I wander around aimlessly,'' the Sabres coach said Wednesday. ''You miss the teaching, you miss the on-ice, you miss the travel. You miss everything.''' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach growing antsy over NHL lockout

'He was the ideal player to have for any coach. And any team today would love to have a Craig Ramsay on their roster.' … [Read more...] about Sabre Legends: Craig Ramsay

'"I don't know where you would get them from," McKee said. "You can't take the American League or East Coast players because it would crush their leagues. There's some beer leagues around where I know guys would love to play. Scab players won't be an issue. It might be a negotiating threat, but it won't be an issue."' … [Read more...] about NHL replacement players? That crosses the line

'"People say "What are you doing? That's a lot of money. Why you not sign this deal?' " said Zhitnik. "But inside I wasn't comfortable. I didn't want to be in a rush. I tried to make the right decision for myself and make sure that when I sleep, I sleep good."' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman taking everything in stride

'Sabres fans have been given a few rays of hope as two recent draftees, Clarke MacArthur (WHL) and Dylan Hunter (OHL), have been lighting up scoreboards from coast to coast in Canadian junior action.' … [Read more...] about Sabres CHL prospect update

'"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