'Michal Grosek and Kim Johnsson scored third-period power-play goals to make the final score respectable.' … [Read more...] about Rangers' Klou can do
The Sabres Report - Mar 15, 2001
Graves, Still Here, Stuck in Slump
'After stellar performances against Ottawa and Pittsburgh, Rangers goaltender Guy Hebert looked shaky against the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Graves, Still Here, Stuck in Slump
Graves must get it in gear to remain with Rangers
'Defenseman Rich Pilon was ejected 10:12 into the game for jumping Buffalo's Vaclav Varada. Varada had knocked Pilon out of a game Feb. 6 in New York with a high hit that caused a concussion.' … [Read more...] about Graves must get it in gear to remain with Rangers
Sabres 6, Rangers 3
'With newly acquired Steve Heinze opening the scoring on his first shot, the Sabres spoiled Mark Messier's milestone night with a 6-3 victory Wednesday over the New York Rangers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 6, Rangers 3
Buffalo 6, NY Rangers 3
'The Buffalo Sabres were having trouble scoring. Then the New York Rangers came to town.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 6, NY Rangers 3
The Sabres Report - Mar 14, 2001
Misery loves company in Manhattan
After having new expectations with new management and a returned hero this season, the Rangers are on track for more of the same misery they experienced last year … [Read more...] about Misery loves company in Manhattan
Sabres' D must tighten up
With the addition of Steve Heinze and the homecoming of Donald Audette, Buffalo will come out focused on the task at hand. … [Read more...] about Sabres' D must tighten up
Now Audette and Heinze share a sweater
Donald Audette and Steve Heinze already had an awful lot in common at 2:59 on Tuesday afternoon. … [Read more...] about Now Audette and Heinze share a sweater
The Donald, Part I
A bare-bones look back at Donald Audette's first go-round in a Sabres' sweater. … [Read more...] about The Donald, Part I
No Peca deal, so Sabres wing it
'The Sabres lost because they failed to sign their best two-way player and captain and were unable to get another player for him before 3 p.m. Tuesday. Peca lost, too, between $2.5 million and $3 million in salary for this season alone.' … [Read more...] about No Peca deal, so Sabres wing it
Audette, Heinze 'rented' for offense
'Their presence bolsters the Sabres' offense, particularly on the power play.' … [Read more...] about Audette, Heinze 'rented' for offense
Peca case shows need for new labor rules
'Here's betting the new [collective bargaining agreement] will be structured as such: The players will receive unrestricted free agency at an earlier age and, in exchange, the owners will receive a salary cap.' … [Read more...] about Peca case shows need for new labor rules
Trade winds scatter three Jackets
'Heinze, 31, a potential unrestricted free agent, was traded to the Buffalo Sabres for a third-round pick in the 2001 draft. This trade became a fait accompli when the Blue Jackets and Heinze walked away from the bargaining table 30 hours before the deadline.' … [Read more...] about Trade winds scatter three Jackets
Thrashers trade Audette to Sabres
'The first bona fide goal scorer in the Thrashers' brief history was traded to Buffalo on Tuesday for a fourth-round draft pick and a Czech prospect familiar only to hard-core NHL scouts. Whether the seeming lopsidedness of the deal ever dissipates remains to be seen.' … [Read more...] about Thrashers trade Audette to Sabres
Sabres cut Peca no slack
'Peca asked for a trade last October when contract talks with the Sabres went nowhere. Peca reportedly was looking for a four-year deal worth $14 million US. The Sabres' best offer was said to be a four-year pact for roughly $11.5 million.' … [Read more...] about Sabres cut Peca no slack