'The Sabres called up goaltender Ryan Miller from Rochester, as the organization continues to be confused and befuddled on how to handle their crowded goaltender position. It seems to me that the team is waiting for one of their guys to play like Dominik Hasek, and if that’s the case they are going to be waiting a long time.' … [Read more...] about Three Buffalo Franchises
The Sabres Report - Dec 9, 2003
The Sabres Report - Dec 8, 2003
Slumping Satan unhappy with fourth line role
'''I don't want to get into this,'' he said. ''I've got no comment.''' … [Read more...] about Slumping Satan unhappy with fourth line role
Sabres recall Miller
'With the addition of Miller, Buffalo now has three goaltenders. The others are Mika Noronen and Martin Biron.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Miller
Sabres recall goaltender Miller
'Miller began the year with the Sabres and played in only two games before being sent to Rochester on October 15. On the season he is 0-2 with a 4.07 goals-against average.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall goaltender Miller
Miller Returns to Buffalo
'In 18 games with the American Hockey League's Rochester Americans, Miller is 8-6-4 with three shutouts. He ranks second among AHL goaltenders with a 1.58 GAA and a .945 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Miller Returns to Buffalo
Sabres ticket sales edge up as interest in team rekindles
'But the number of season-ticket packages has dipped 1.5 percent since last year, despite a rollback in prices. In 2002-2003, the team had 8,054 season-ticket or season-ticket equivalent packages. This year, the team has sold 7,933 season-tickets or equivalents.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ticket sales edge up as interest in team rekindles
The Sabres Report - Dec 7, 2003
Buffalo letting important points slip through its hands early in season
'The Sabres have now lost three of four games, including two in a row at home. Not the best way to start December, a month that will see Buffalo play its most home games over a 30-day stretch for the entire season. It is relatively early in the season and rough stretches can be expected, but I get the feeling there will be a lot of Sabres fans smiling through gritted teeth … [Read more...] about Buffalo letting important points slip through its hands early in season
Sabres' near-perfect start struck down by Lightning
'Satan was held pointless for the 14th time in 15 games and was frustrated after the game. "I've got no comment for all your questions," he said. "What do you want me to say? I don't want to get into this. I don't want to create a mess."' … [Read more...] about Sabres' near-perfect start struck down by Lightning
Boulton and Peters find their happy place
'"As of late I've been really happy with the ice time," Boulton said. "I've got no complaints. It's fun to be in the lineup every night. Everyone wants to play, and I'm getting a chance right now so I'm happy."' … [Read more...] about Boulton and Peters find their happy place
Bolts Offense Shows Signs Of Life
'Tampa Bay's offense had been stagnant the past three weeks and was plagued by the lack of timely goals. But Afanasenkov scored one of the most timely goals of the season to rescue the Lightning in the first period.' … [Read more...] about Bolts Offense Shows Signs Of Life
Injury List Growing
'In what should have been a desperate situation, the Lightning played a horrible first period and were fortunate to escape tied.' … [Read more...] about Injury List Growing
Captain and team on track
'Andreychuk did more on pure adrenaline Saturday night. Playing in front of 70 family and friends in the city in which he began his career and still has a home, the Lightning captain scored the winner in Tampa Bay's 3-1 victory at the HSBC Center.' … [Read more...] about Captain and team on track
Obscenities don't faze Sunshine
'The Lightning stayed overnight in Buffalo because of the snow storm in New York, where Tampa Bay faces the Rangers at 5 p.m. today. The team planned a 10 a.m. flight.' … [Read more...] about Obscenities don't faze Sunshine
Tampa Sets Up eBoulin Wall In Buffalo
'Buffalo played strongly and created several chances, especially early in the game, but the All-Star goaltender kept Tampa in the game.' … [Read more...] about Tampa Sets Up eBoulin Wall In Buffalo
Tampa Bay 3, Buffalo 1
'``We generated a lot of chances but (Khabibulin) made some big saves,'' Buffalo's Curtis Brown said. ``That was the difference.''' … [Read more...] about Tampa Bay 3, Buffalo 1