Archives for 2004

'Unable to exert their will when that was the only way to break through, the Rangers fell to the Buffalo Sabres, 3-1, for their sixth loss in seven games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres cut Rangers

'Glen Sather's Blueshirts continue to insult the paying customers.' … [Read more...] about Buffaloed Blueshirts

'Mike Dunham returned after a week-long absence because of a concussion and made 33 saves, allowing only power-play goals to Daniel Briere in the first and Chris Drury in the second. Ales Kotalik scored into an empty net at the end. Both advantages were created by irresponsible plays.' … [Read more...] about Rangers at a Loss

'"They were coming hard to the net -- that's the way you score goals," said Dunham, who made 32 saves after missing the last three starts because of a concussion. "I don't think we hammered their goaltender at all tonight," Sather said. "They did it three or four times."' … [Read more...] about No excuses for defeat

'Biron was terrific against the Rangers, and made the save of the game late in the third period with his team clinging to a 2-1 lead and the Rangers charging his net. Jamie Lundmark took his own rebound and put a shot at the left side of the net, which Biron had left open after making the tough initial save on Lundmark. Somehow, Biron got his left arm across his body in … [Read more...] about Rangers show their desperation

'Chris Drury had given the Sabres a two-goal lead 45 seconds earlier with their second power-play goal. The Rangers had actually killed off a 41 seconds off a 5-on-3 after they were called for too many men at 15:52 and Rucinsky was penalized for boarding Andy Delmore at 17:11. But Daniel Briere found Drury open in the slot from the left side.' … [Read more...] about Lindros-less Rangers lose again

'"We were looking for players that are going to make a difference here. We believe Chris is that," Buffalo General Manager Darcy Regier said when he signed Drury to a contract that will pay him $3.45 million this season. "When you get the type of player Chris is, you want to make a commitment and you believe you can create a strong winning … [Read more...] about Drury adjusting to third new team (Sabres) in 3 years

'``They way I look at it, the seventh and eighth teams in the conference will be three or four games over .500,'' Biron said after the Sabres improved to 22-25-5-1. ``That's where we've got to get. We've got a lot of big games upcoming against conference teams and we're trying to get on a roll.''' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, NY Rangers 1

'"As far as effort, it helps the team go a long way," Drury said. "We have been playing a little better lately and if we can stay consistent and get a roll going, I like our chances heading toward the playoffs."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, NY Rangers 1

'Martin Biron took center stage on Friday night, making stellar saves all night long and keeping the New York Rangers at bay for a 3-1 win in Madison Square Garden. The Ales Kotalik streak continued as well, as the Sabres are now 11-1 when the forward scores a goal.' … [Read more...] about Biron Lights Up Broadway

'Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier suggested a club on a tight budget can't get into an arms race with the big boys. He said the Sabres are interested in improving their roster, but they can't feel pressured to do so based on the moves their closest competitors have made.' … [Read more...] about Sabres look for improvements from within

'The Sabres are only 1-8-2-1 this season against Atlantic Division teams.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Rangers

'"You've got a state that is just pushing its citizens to the brink," said Sabres owner B. Thomas Golisano, who has run for governor three times against Pataki. "We lowered ticket prices as a way of dealing with the economic environment. For us to lower prices and have the state come along and take it all back, what does that do to us as an … [Read more...] about Pataki seeks surcharge on sports tickets

'That's the thinking of coach Lindy Ruff, whose team is on a recent roll thanks in part to the young triumvirate of Maxim Afinogenov, Derek Roy and Milan Bartovic. Ruff put the trio together after Bartovic was called up from Rochester of the AHL four games ago. Since then, Buffalo has won three of those contests, and finds itself six points out of the eighth and final … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres recent surge helped by the kids

'The Sabres have been searching for a winning touch and appear to have found it in Ales Kotalik. Buffalo is now 10-1 in games that the forward scores, including a 4-1 victory at HSBC Arena against Montreal. Kotalik didn’t have the only outstanding performance in the game. Martin Biron had a solid game in goal, making several key acrobatic saves.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Returns Home With A Win