Archives for March 2006

'"I think it's great news for Mika because there's an opportunity for him to play there," Noronen's agent, Jay Grossman, told The Associated Press. "We're real pleased, because the Sabres might have thought better to hold on to him. But I think they were more than fair in giving him this opportunity."' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade G Noronen to Vancouver

'Noronen has been the odd-man out in Buffalo this season, as Ryan Miller and Martin Biron have seen the bulk of the netminding action. He has appeared in only four games in 2005-06, going 1-2-0 with a 4.27 goals-against average and .844 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Canucks add goaltender Noronen from Sabres

'In his five-year career with Buffalo, the native of Finland went 22-31 with six ties, a 2.64 GAA and a .902 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Canucks acquire G Noronen from Sabres

'Noronen is earning $665,000 US this season and is a restricted free agent.' … [Read more...] about Vancouver Canucks acquire goalie Noronen, defenceman Brown at deadline

When Mika Noronen left the morning skate today he heard he may be going across the hall to join Tampa Bay for its skate. Instead, Noronen is going across the country and north as he's been dealt to Vancouver. … [Read more...] about Noronen is Dealt

'In an effort to shore up the goaltending situation behind Alex Auld, the Vancouver Canucks dealt a second-round pick to the Buffalo Sabres for Mika Noronen.' … [Read more...] about Canucks deal for Sabres Noronen

'"It doesn't really bother us," said Sabres co-captain Daniel Briere, the center of the Bruins' spite. "They gotta give good reasons to their fans why they've been losing to us this year."' … [Read more...] about Sabres to Boynton: Go fish

'There was a rumor floating around third goalie Mika Noronen could be packaged with a forward - possibly Taylor Pyatt - for Washington Capitals winger Jeff Friesen. A spy from Vancouver said the Sabres had asked about blue-chip defensive prospect Luc Bourdon, whom General Manager Darcy Regier coveted at last summer's draft.' … [Read more...] about Biron wants to play, doesn’t want to leave

'RW Mike Grier has neither a goal in 21 games nor a point in 16.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Lightning

'"I was traded to a team that believed in me, to a coaching staff that believed in me and gave me the chance to play."' … [Read more...] about Solid Briere has become backbone of surprisingly powerful Sabres

Tonight: Lightning at Sabres (St. Petersburg Times) Tampa Bay (33-25-4) at Buffalo (39-16-5) (AP) Sabres take aim at 40th win and season sweep of Lightning (Sportsticker) Tampa Bay Lightning (33-25-4) at Buffalo Sabres (39-16-5) (The Sports Network) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Tampa Bay Coverage (Updated 12:00 p.m.)

'The intensity of the game really kicked up in the third period. At one point Daniel Briere got his stick on Thomas' neck and ended up taking off his goalie helmet. This obviously infuriated the Bruins who began to chip at Briere for the rest of the game, doubtless #48 will be on the minds of all the Bruins when the teams play again on Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally to defeat Bruins 3-2

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'"It really is one teammate expecting another teammate to equal what he's doing on the ice and give that same effort and support. That has grown through the year. . . . They're grown together as a team."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ win a matter of trust

'Look, I understand the importance of chemistry. But adding the right player, a tough, selfless veteran with playoff experience, could enhance the Sabres' chemistry. When a team is on a roll, players often look for a sign from above, an acknowledgment that management believes they can make a title run.' … [Read more...] about Regier should mess with Sabres’ success