'However, Rigas - who has not talked to Peca personally - said that the talks have not yet become heated to the point that he thinks all hope has been lost.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo owner thinks Peca contract can be worked
The Sabres Report - Jan 20, 2001
Buffalo 1, Florida 0
'Dominik Hasek always haunts the Panthers but Friday's loss is sure to cause a few sleepless nights for Florida.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 1, Florida 0
The Sabres Report - Jan 19, 2001
League-wide battle is Buffalo specific
'"It would be different if we didn't think we were treating our players fairly. And we think our offers have been fair. We realize what Michael Peca means to this team, and we believe we have acted fairly."' … [Read more...] about League-wide battle is Buffalo specific
Sabres must defuse Rocket to de-claw Cats
No one in the NHL can figure out how the Panthers suddenly were de-clawed this year after finishing fifth in the Eastern Conference last season. From the start, it's been a huge struggle for Florida this campaign, and rarely have they exited from the basement of the Southeast Division where they presently reside with a 9-23-8-6 record. … [Read more...] about Sabres must defuse Rocket to de-claw Cats
Lindy unruffled
'The Sabres have a good team, perhaps better than the one that went to the Cup finals in 1999.' … [Read more...] about Lindy unruffled
Sabres vs. Panthers
'G Dominik Hasek has allowed four goals in three games after two-game benching.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Panthers
The Sabres Report - Jan 18, 2001
Sabres' Peca is just another greedy athlete
'Of course, he's done nothing over the past two seasons to deserve such a contract. But he's demanding it just the same, showing petulance and arrogance that would make Doug Flutie cringe.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Peca is just another greedy athlete
Sabres' top line shares the wealth
'"The line has still been clicking along," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "It's getting its goal almost every game, and (Tuesday night) it was in on all three of them."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ top line shares the wealth
Peca ceases negotiations with Sabres
'"At some point in time, you think (the Sabres) would understand that we've not been able to reach a settlement and can't."' … [Read more...] about Peca ceases negotiations with Sabres
The Sabres Report - Jan 17, 2001
Sabres-Lightning Crunching the Numbers
Inside -- really inside -- the numbers of the Sabres' 3-1 win over the Bolts. … [Read more...] about Sabres-Lightning Crunching the Numbers
Hasek stirs up a dominating performance
Just what the doctor ordered to cure the winter blues: a hot goalie. Buffalo fans have been waiting for the kettle to start boiling, and The Dominator stole a game with 40 saves like he used to routinely so often before, throwing his body all over the crease … [Read more...] about Hasek stirs up a dominating performance
Hasek, Holzinger reincarnated
As a Sabre, the friendly, almost effeminate Zinger routinely had to ask teammates to shoo scary little gnats and daddy long legs and lady bugs away from his locker. Now he's the second coming of Dale Hunter? What's up with that? … [Read more...] about Hasek, Holzinger reincarnated
Bolts Dominated 3-1
'The "Dominator" proved his worth versus the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night. The Bolts had an offensive charge, but ran into the brick wall known as Dominik Hasek.' … [Read more...] about Bolts Dominated 3-1
Hasek doesn't let Sabres down
'"Dom was Dom tonight," Lightning coach and former Sabres assistant John Tortorella said. "The people have been waiting for him to play like that, and you guys have seen it plenty. I thought he was the big difference this evening."' … [Read more...] about Hasek doesn’t let Sabres down
Peca needs lifeline before final answer
'The Sabres were the ones who blinked first, though. Their latest offer is a significant move forward, a sign that the organization is fearful of losing one of its most popular players and willing to find a reasonable middle ground.' … [Read more...] about Peca needs lifeline before final answer