Archives for 2004

'When Buffalo follows its game plan, it waits for a break, and then lives as long as possible off the moments in which it doesn't have to try to score any more goals. It's awful for almost anyone to watch, but the Sabres found what happened last Monday at FleetCenter even worse: They led, 3-1, with 25 minutes to play, but by the time only seven minutes were left, … [Read more...] about Bruins need more energy

'"We fought through 10 minutes of adversity in the third period and showed a lot of character in coming back to win the hockey game," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "We really could have ran away with the game in the first 40 minutes. We missed a lot of great opportunities."' … [Read more...] about Satan, Biron cure Sabres' losing ills in 3-2 triumph

'No one in the American Hockey League has been better than Bartovic in the past couple of weeks. He's carrying a 10-game points streak, recording 10 goals and four assists during the stretch. He was AHL Player of the Week last week.' … [Read more...] about Streaking Bartovic gets call

'"They really didn't give us much skating room," said Raycroft, who had 26 saves and kept the Bruins in it in the early going. "We came out hard in the third but it just wasn't enough."' … [Read more...] about Delay of game costs Bruins

'``It could have been a bit of a letdown,'' said Raycroft, who made 26 saves in a brilliant performance, even as his six-game personal winning streak ended. ``I thought we were going to come out a little harder. But give them credit: They clogged up the middle right from the start. We played against a desperate team.''' … [Read more...] about Sabres rattle B's

'Knuble said the Sabres did to the Bruins last night what the Bruins did to the Sabres Jan. 15, when they produced a 1-0 shutout in Buffalo. The Sabres got the lead and dumped the puck in and made the Bruins chase it most of the first two periods. ``It's a little bit of vindication for them, I guess,'' Knuble said.' … [Read more...] about Knuble, B's can't make adjustments

'"We battled and we were there," said Bruins forward Mike Knuble, who scored one of the goals. "We had a pretty emotional series with the Rangers and once you get away from that . . . we don't want to call it a letdown, but it's a different kind of game."' … [Read more...] about Sabres lull Bruins to sleep

'``They had a very good start to third and held us without a shot for 13 minutes,'' Satan said. ``But Biron kept us in the game and we need to focus on a game like tonight so we can be more successful on the road.''' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Boston 2

'"I thought we really could have ran away with the game in the first 40 minutes," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Boston 2

'"That's a team that is battling to stay in the playoff race," said coach Mike Sullivan. "We knew that they were going to be a determined team. I thought we could have had a better start than we did. We brought the urgency that we needed in the third period, but it wasn't enough."' … [Read more...] about Sabres win 3-2

'"It's like I was coming from the hole, and the play happened, and it seems I'm back in the hole. I'm going down deeper," he said. "It seems nobody can help me. I made the mistake by myself, so I have to find a way to get out from the hole by myself again."' … [Read more...] about Kotalik spills frustration

'Injured C Joe Thornton has more assists (33) than any Sabre has points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Bruins

'Atlanta built its first lead of the night two minutes before the break on a giveaway by Ales Kotalik. The Sabres winger was carrying the puck out of his zone, and when he neared the blue line he tried to send a pass to Rory Fitzpatrick. Patrik Stefan intercepted, skated in alone on goal and beat Noronen. "That's bad timing," Kotalik said. "It's a … [Read more...] about Thrashers fan the flames of Sabres' frustrations

'"We're going to market the Poor Man's Aud Club to the blue-collar crowd that loves hockey, wants a good seat but doesn't want to pay an arm and a leg for it," DiPofi said. "They want to talk about hockey, have a beer or two and maybe a roast beef."' … [Read more...] about Sabres adding features of old venue in bid to attract more sold-out games

'Never mind passion, how about the players simply earning their huge salaries. Let me be clear, there are a number of Sabres who do show a solid work ethic every night, but they are overshadowed by the half a dozen players who don't. As I write this I'm watching the team get smoked by Atlanta, and realizing even if a trade is made tomorrow it's probably too late. Something … [Read more...] about Same Old Song and Dance