'Tampa Bay trails the series 10-24-3-1 and is 6-12-1 at Buffalo, where it hasn't won since March 1999 (0-6).' … [Read more...] about Tonight: Lightning vs. Sabres
The Sabres Report - Nov 27, 2002
The Sabres Report - Nov 26, 2002
Sabres D Zhitnik out with broken bone in right foot
'Alexei Zhitnik, the Buffalo Sabres' ice-time leader, will miss at least a week because of a broken bone in his right foot.' … [Read more...] about Sabres D Zhitnik out with broken bone in right foot
Puckvoice
'They know they’re making stupid mistakes. They know they’re not playing as well as they can. They need to get back on track, but they got off the path somewhere back there, and all their effort just carries them further in the wrong direction. It’s called “pressing,” and it’s just as productive as trying to force the kid to understand … [Read more...] about Puckvoice
Out with the new, in with the Blue (and Gold)
While Islander fans are struggling to come to terms with the awful new look their team is giving them, Sabres fans might just be looking at the return of their classic look. The 1996 "gang colors" look might be out the door as new owner Mark Hamister is now openly considering bringing back the blue and gold jerseys the team wore for its first 26 years. Mark, let me … [Read more...] about Out with the new, in with the Blue (and Gold)
M&T to host Sabres' function at arena
'Robert Sadler, president of M&T Bank and a member of the "Business Backs the Sabres" campaign, expects about 150 executives to attend. The intention is to drum up support for the Sabres, whose season ticket sales have fallen below 8,000.' … [Read more...] about M&T to host Sabres' function at arena
The Sabres Report - Nov 25, 2002
Sabres recall Fitzpatrick, Noronen, demote Miller
'Fitzpatrick, who has appeared in 53 NHL games, currently leads Rochester defensemen with three goals and eight points in 20 American Hockey League games this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Fitzpatrick, Noronen, demote Miller
Sabres demote Miller, recall Noronen
'To replace Miller, the Sabres recalled Mika Noronen on Sunday, two days after he was sent to the team's AHL affiliate in Rochester for conditioning.' … [Read more...] about Sabres demote Miller, recall Noronen
A quarter of the way in, Sabres not worth a plugged nickel
Good news: The Sabres did fly out of the gate. Bad news: They crashed just three games into the season. Ninety-one points? What were we smoking? Mark Zampogna writes... … [Read more...] about A quarter of the way in, Sabres not worth a plugged nickel
New owners could heal all wounds o but it will take time
The selection of Mark Hamister and Todd Berman as the next owners of the Buffalo Sabres is like an antidote sitting in a vial, pending approval from the FDA. This potion has the potential to cure the ills that have ailed the franchise, but its benefit can't be fully measured until the needle actually plunges into the vein. Dan O'Brocta writes... … [Read more...] about New owners could heal all wounds o but it will take time
Asthma under control
'For about a month Brown has quietly battled a very bad cold with the asthma he's had since he was a kid. Never one to make excuses, Brown tried to battle through it. But it showed in his production: no goals in the first 16 games.' … [Read more...] about Asthma under control
Sabres shuffle their goalies again
'Sunday wasn't an easy day for Ryan Miller. The Sabres sent the goalie prospect back to the Rochester Americans one week after he was asked to be a jump-start. Mika Noronen, who started two games for Rochester over the weekend, was brought back to Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shuffle their goalies again
Injuries to defense mount up
'Brian Campbell and Alexei Zhitnik suffered foot injuries in Friday's 5-4 home victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Henrik Tallinder, Dmitri Kalinin and Rhett Warrener were hurt in Saturday night's 4-1 road loss to the Boston Bruins.' … [Read more...] about Injuries to defense mount up
The Sabres Report - Nov 24, 2002
Sabres return to losing ways
'"Henrik's got a separated shoulder again, and Rhett got his bell rung," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "We'll see where they are (today). . . . Henrik is going to miss some time."' … [Read more...] about Sabres return to losing ways
Miller's initial stay in NHL may be a short one
'But Miller was wobbly in each game, particularly late, and might have given the Sabres enough reason to send him back to Rochester and recall Mika Noronen.' … [Read more...] about Miller's initial stay in NHL may be a short one
Hamister, Berman know when to get in the game
'Hamister and Berman also are no dummies. During the bidding process, they subtracted emotion and added common sense. Ultimately, they were left with one final question: Can they keep the franchise viable, competitive - and let's not forget, profitable - for the unforeseen future? Ultimately, the answer was affirmative.' … [Read more...] about Hamister, Berman know when to get in the game