'When the Buffalo Sabres depart for Ottawa today for tomorrow's game against the Senators, left winger Vaclav Varada won't be on the plane. Instead, Brian Campbell will take his place.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bring in Campbell
The Sabres Report - Feb 26, 2001
Lax Lightning lose in debacle vs. Sabres
'Playing with little discipline, fire or intelligence, the Lightning fell behind 2-0 after 15 minutes and dropped a 5-4 decision to Hasek and the Sabres, self- destructing along the way in extending their road winless streak to 11 games.' … [Read more...] about Lax Lightning lose in debacle vs. Sabres
Bolts' power play still powerless
'The Lightning entered Sunday's matchup against the Sabres 3-for-64 on the power play in their previous 10 games. They went 0-for-9 in beating the Blues at home and 0-for-9 again in Saturday's scoreless tie at Philadelphia. Against the Sabres, the power play was 0-for-4.' … [Read more...] about Bolts' power play still powerless
Lightning rally provides excitement, but no win
'Stung by an awful first 10 minutes and three power-play goals, the Lightning made an uneven performance more frustrating with a rally that fell short as Buffalo won 5-4 at HSBC Arena on Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Lightning rally provides excitement, but no win
Face shield? No brawler wears one
'[Matthew Barnaby's] job description won't allow [a face shield], he said. "The job I do out there, I really can't wear one unless everyone else is wearing one," he said. "It would be pretty hypocritical.' … [Read more...] about Face shield? No brawler wears one
Sabres 5, Lightning 4
'The Buffalo Sabres felt fortunate to come away with a victory on Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 5, Lightning 4
Buffalo 5, Tampa Bay 4
'Red-hot Miroslav Satan and Vladimir Tsyplakov scored 10 seconds apart in the second period and the Buffalo Sabres held on for an ugly but effective 5-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Tampa Bay 4
Buffalo Beats Bolts
'At (4-24-3-3) Tampa Bay has the worst road mark in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Beats Bolts
Peca perfect remedy for Flames' funk
'Peca would fill in many of the Flames' gaps and supply the leadership they lack. Plus, the Buffalo Sabres would be more than happy to see their holdout headache go west instead of joining a potential playoff foe in the east.' … [Read more...] about Peca perfect remedy for Flames' funk
The Sabres Report - Feb 25, 2001
Bolts can spoil Buffalo's Sunday
Although Buffalo's two games against them would say otherwise, most of the NHL hasn't had fear of being electrocuted by the Lightning. … [Read more...] about Bolts can spoil Buffalo's Sunday
Sabres vs. Lightning
'[Sabres] are 4-1 after allowing five goals or more the previous game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Lightning
Ruff hopes matinee is not another horror film
'"We've put it behind us already," Ruff said of the brutal defeat that snapped an impressive four-game win streak, including two victories over New Jersey and one over Ottawa. "We only looked at one clip, and that one clip summed up everything."' … [Read more...] about Ruff hopes matinee is not another horror film
Today: Lightning at Sabres
'Tampa Bay is the worst NHL road team with four wins.' … [Read more...] about Today: Lightning at Sabres
The Sabres Report - Feb 24, 2001
Sabres-Coyotes Crunching the Numbers
Inside -- really inside -- the Numbers of the Sabres 7-3 loss to the Coyotes. … [Read more...] about Sabres-Coyotes Crunching the Numbers
Tkachuk! God bless you, says JR
Here was a classic example of the sheer brute strength a power forward can use to dominate the opposition. … [Read more...] about Tkachuk! God bless you, says JR