'"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
The Sabres Report - Feb 11, 2004
Buffalo 2, San Jose 1
'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
Buffalo 2, San Jose 1
'"Biron was good," Sharks center Vincent Damphousse said. "I don't think we challenged him as much as we wanted to. Our team usually gets more shots, more good opportunities. They played well and they deserved to win."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, San Jose 1
Briere Takes Bite Out Of Sharks
'Martin Biron was spectacular in the game, making 27 saves, several of them sprawling efforts to keep the Sharks off the scoreboard.' … [Read more...] about Briere Takes Bite Out Of Sharks
The Sabres Report - Feb 10, 2004
Scoring barrage tests goaltenders in an entertaining game
'While Miller is having an all-star AHL season, he struggled in a three-game call-up to the Buffalo Sabres last month, which included a 7-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. His pro debut last season featured an appearance in the 2003 NHL Youngstars Game. "Things went so well last year, and it's been tough this year," he said. "It's all new. But … [Read more...] about Scoring barrage tests goaltenders in an entertaining game
Campbell, Tallinder struggle on offense
'Delmore, with 27 games left to play, has more goals than Brian Campbell and Henrik Tallinder put together. Unfortunately for Sabres fans, Delmore has scored only once.' … [Read more...] about Campbell, Tallinder struggle on offense
Sabres vs. Sharks
'The Sabres have seven power-play goals in their previous four games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Sharks
Sharks at Buffalo
'The Sharks are 0-10 in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sharks at Buffalo
Sharks today
'Buffalo has outscored the Sharks 50-26 in its 10 home wins against San Jose.' … [Read more...] about Sharks today
The Sabres Report - Feb 9, 2004
Sabres brace for busy, critical two-week stretch
'With 27 games remaining, the Sabres (23-26-5-1) are in ninth place in the East, seven points behind the New York Islanders (26-21-5-2) for the conference's eighth and final playoff berth.' … [Read more...] about Sabres brace for busy, critical two-week stretch
Buffalo's Derek just a young star
'Roy has just two goals and six assists for the Sabres, but he plays bigger and tougher than his 5-foot-9, 185-pound frame would imply. His work ethic, on-ice vision and point-scoring potential earned him a roster spot with the Sabres and another in this year's YoungStars game. So, get used to it. There's another Roy in the NHL, and he doesn't stop goals. He … [Read more...] about Buffalo's Derek just a young star
The Sabres Report - Feb 8, 2004
All-Star break is no reason for Regier to rest
'Lindy Ruff's future in Buffalo may hang in the balance of the playoff run. Ruff's seven-year stay here is already past the law of probabilities. NHL coaches have the staying power of Columbia River salmon. The salmon knock themselves out swimming upstream, spawn and then die.' … [Read more...] about All-Star break is no reason for Regier to rest
The Sabres Report - Feb 7, 2004
For Sabres at the break, it's deja blues
'The past two seasons they couldn't keep their heads above water. If they fail to do so again this spring they will miss the playoffs for the third straight time, something that has never happened in franchise history.' … [Read more...] about For Sabres at the break, it's deja blues
Rob Ray has Olean team suffering eS.T.R.E.S.S.’
'This will be Mr. Ray’s first appearance in a game against S.T.R.E.S.S. after spending 14 seasons with the Sabres. Other former Sabres participating in the game include Larry Playfair, Bill Hajt, Tony McKegney and Danny Gare.' … [Read more...] about Rob Ray has Olean team suffering eS.T.R.E.S.S.’
The Sabres Report - Feb 6, 2004
The Sabres Get A Vacation While Roy Goes To The Young Guns Game
'The club will return to practice Monday after 2:00.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres Get A Vacation While Roy Goes To The Young Guns Game