Archives for 2004

'"He's had stretches where he's really played well. He's got tremendous work ethic on and off the ice, tremendous leadership. He was bothered by an injury (to his shoulder) for some time, and that was a little setback for him. Now that he's gone through that, he's really bounced back and is pushing hard to be one of our best players here down … [Read more...] about Playoffs are only goal Drury has in mind

'After tonight, the Sabres play only two more games against Western Conference teams (St. Louis and Columbus).' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Kings

'''Obviously, what Arthur Levitt said is true in the sense that in the traditional investment model, you wouldn't (invest),'' Quinn said. ''But I think Tom has a belief that we can make this work. I think he has a belief that we can get an economic system that's good for us and the players. This is a faith-based investment, not a … [Read more...] about Sabres' Quinn agrees with Levitt's bleak report on NHL finances

'"We're going to get killed," Buffalo Sabres defenseman Henrik Tallinder said Wednesday. "Now forwards are going to run us over a lot more. If they want to make the rule, fine. But you're going to have to have like 10 "D' up here on the roster."' … [Read more...] about Proposed rule change may box Sabres in

'The big topic at Wednesday practice was the proposed rule changes by the NHL's general managers. Lindy Ruff and Miroslav Satan both like the rule giving goaltenders a two minute penalty for going behind the net. Both feel it will lead to more forechecking which leads to more scoring opportunities. Defenseman Alexei Zhitnik isn't as enthusiastic. He claims … [Read more...] about Sabre Players Intrigued By Rule Change Proposals

'...an HSBC Arena record-low crowd of 9,381 (the crowd looked closer to 4,000).' … [Read more...] about Sabres Briere talking, playing like captain of month

'There were a number of things that were worth cheering about from the Sabres' fan perspective. For one, the Sabres played an aggressive, defensively consistent game that dictated the pace of the contest. Not only that, but Daniel Briere, the former Phoenix Coyote, scored both Buffalo goals and nearly notched a third.' … [Read more...] about Sharks sloppy in stretch drive opener

'When the teams took the ice for warm-ups the number of fans was in the low hundreds.' … [Read more...] about Briere, Biron revive Sabres

'In the next nine days Buffalo hosts Los Angeles Friday, travels to Northeast Division-leading Toronto Saturday, then returns home for three more against Atlanta, Florida and John Tortorella’s Southeast Division-leading Tampa Bay Lightning Feb. 20. At the end of that run, we should have a pretty good idea about the Sabres’ playoff chances.' … [Read more...] about Sabres know it's time

'``We had lack of intensity in most areas,'' Wilson said. ``And it really shows when your power play goes out there and doesn't dig in when you have opportunities to take over a game. It just wasn't good. What are you going to say?'"' … [Read more...] about Rookie mistake hurts Sharks

'``The puck is not even close to my face,'' said Ekman, who had a puffy red bump above his right eye. ``The game was over and he sticks my face. I got so frustrated. I just had to do something back. I can't accept that somebody hits me right over the eye on both sides. It's dangerous. You can't do that."' … [Read more...] about Ekman's late slash could lead to suspension

'1. Daniel Briere: Buffalo captain scored both of his team's goals.' … [Read more...] about Three stars

'"We were fine for the first 10-15 minutes then got a little bit away from our game,'' coach Ron Wilson said. "Mentally we made a lot of mistakes, more mistakes than we've made in a long time.''' … [Read more...] about Buffalo now 11-0 at home against Sharks

'"When the game is over and somebody does something like that I can't just let him skate away,'' Ekman said. "There are far too many eye injuries. It's unacceptable.''' … [Read more...] about Ekman could face league discipline

'Briere, who has never scored a hat trick in his six-year career, has five points in his last four games, including three goals. ``Tonight he was aggressive and really stepped up,'' Biron said. Sabres coach Lindy Ruff concurred. ``Danny just knows where to go,'' Ruff said. ``It's a gift that offensive players have.''' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, San Jose 1