'Janik has recorded no goals and seven assists in 35 games in Rochester this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres call up Janik
The Sabres Report - Jan 9, 2004
When Zhitnik gambles, all bets are off
'"My best hockey," Zhitnik said, "is when I play a little bit on the edge, a little bit too much gambling. It's fun. It's no fun when you're afraid to do something. I want to play and react."' … [Read more...] about When Zhitnik gambles, all bets are off
Sabres vs. Senators
'The Sabres have been outshot, 37-11, in the first period of their last two games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Senators
Delmore gets his shot with Amerks
'“I didn’t want to believe it was happening,” Delmore said after practice Thursday. “I thought about it for a couple days and beat myself up thinking about it. Now I just want to try to get my game going and help the Rochester Americans, help them keep their streak going.”' … [Read more...] about Delmore gets his shot with Amerks
McKee Ailing
'Ruff indicated that benched rookie Derek Roy would return to the lineup tonight after getting two days of defensive coaching.' … [Read more...] about McKee Ailing
The Sabres Report - Jan 8, 2004
Plenty of shots, but little to show for it
'"We deserved to win, we know that," Mark Recchi said. "We played a heck of a game. Obviously we've got to get pucks up and we're getting close. They probably had 12 shots five on five (21 for the game) and they had the flukey power-play goal . . .that's probably the only opportunity they had."' … [Read more...] about Plenty of shots, but little to show for it
We did our best
'A first-round draft pick by Buffalo in the 2002 NHL draft, Paille has yet to sign a contract with the Sabres. If he fails to do so by June 1 he will go back into the draft, but he says he’s not overly concerned about it right now. “I spoke to some members of the Buffalo organization in Finland, but other than that I haven’t really had much contact with … [Read more...] about We did our best
Biron sparkles as Sabres tie
'The crowd of 12,241 wasn't nearly the smallest of the season, but there was zero energy. The only thing worse than upset fans are apathetic ones.' … [Read more...] about Biron sparkles as Sabres tie
As always, Roenick has game face
'Opposing players detest his arrogance, but most teams would love to have him. He's one of the NHL's last true characters, in the same league with Brett Hull when running his mouth. And he's no phony. Earlier this year, he accused coach Ken Hitchcock of being "a control freak," grounds for a good scolding in these parts. At the same time, he has … [Read more...] about As always, Roenick has game face
Norm Wullen obituary
'Norman A. Wullen, whose keyboard playing delighted Buffalo audiences for more than 70 years, died Wednesday (Jan. 7, 2004) in Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Town of Tonawanda. He would have been 100 years old next month. Wullen, best-known to younger listeners as the original organist for the Buffalo Sabres...'. … [Read more...] about Norm Wullen obituary
Flyers take plenty of shots, but have to settle for a tie
'Biron withstood constant barrages. In one sequence in overtime, winger Simon Gagne shot back-to-back follow-ups by center Mike Comrie, who took four shots in the game.' … [Read more...] about Flyers take plenty of shots, but have to settle for a tie
Point is, one point got away
'While holding Buffalo to 21 shots, the Flyers put 45 on Martin Biron, but were unable to score a game-winner. Keeping with the theme of the game, the Flyers outshot Buffalo, 5-1, in the 5-minute overtime but Biron got all of them, including a three-shot barrage - one from Simon Gagne, two from Mike Comrie.' … [Read more...] about Point is, one point got away
Flyers season hasn’t been half bad
'Nonetheless, a Sabres team that played the night before in Montreal and was held up in customs afterward was booed into its locker room for the first intermission. Not that anyone noticed -- the HSBC Arena looked more than half empty despite an announced crowd of 12,241.' … [Read more...] about Flyers season hasn’t been half bad
Philadelphia 1, Buffalo 1, OT
'``Marty has had a pretty good stretch of games together for us, which is what we needed,'' Sabres' coach Lindy Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Philadelphia 1, Buffalo 1, OT
Philadelphia 1, Buffalo 1
'"We dominated the hockey game, for sure," Flyers center Jeremy Roenick said. "We came up with just a point again. ... It could've been 6-1 as well as 1-1."' … [Read more...] about Philadelphia 1, Buffalo 1