'The door has been slammed in his face but Darcy Regier, general manager of the Buffalo Sabres, said he won't stop knocking.' … [Read more...] about Regier still knocking on Peca’s door
The Sabres Report - Jan 16, 2001
Bolts-Sabres Scouting Report
'Gratton was traded for Brian Holzinger, Wayne Primeau and Cory Sarich in March, and this is the first time he has faced the Lightning since.' … [Read more...] about Bolts-Sabres Scouting Report
Peca order
'So far, that hasn't worked to his advantage. His team is winning, it has been winning at a moderate to very successful pace all season. It is a team that also appears to have the potential to play even better, making his absence noticeable, but not noteworthy.' … [Read more...] about Peca order
The Sabres Report - Jan 15, 2001
Buffalo GM says, despite demand, Sabres have no plans to trade Peca
'"It's an open situation. It's one we continue to work on," Regier said. "I respect Michael's taking a position, and I understand it, but for us it remains open. We'd like to sit down and keep working on it."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo GM says, despite demand, Sabres have no plans to trade Peca
Sabres to keep captaincy vacant, for now
'Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff says the status of the team's captaincy remains unchanged despite Michael Peca's announcement that he has abdicated the "C" and severed his ties to the organization.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to keep captaincy vacant, for now
The Sabres Report - Jan 14, 2001
Players say Sabres need Peca to return
'"It's sad," Hasek said. "I would like to get him back. There is maybe one more chance to talk to him and get together."' … [Read more...] about Players say Sabres need Peca to return
Gratton takes his game inside
'Chris Gratton's game has been revitalized. He's stirring up chaos in front of the net. All the time he puts in practicing deflections is paying dividends.' … [Read more...] about Gratton takes his game inside
The Sabres Report - Jan 13, 2001
SABRES BLANK NOT-SO-MIGHTY DUCKS
'Dominik Hasek made 21 saves and was rewarded with his fifth shutout this season. It was the second consecutive strong performance for The Dominator, who also earned his first victory of the New Year. The Sabres basically built a fortress around the net, the way they did for backup Martin Biron when this road trip began in Nashville last Saturday.' … [Read more...] about SABRES BLANK NOT-SO-MIGHTY DUCKS
FRUSTRATED PECA SAYS 'C' YOU LATER, SEVERS TIES TO SABRES
'"It was a tough decision to make," he said. "It was a decision I probably should have made earlier, but you always hold out that little optimism. I asked for the trade in October, and I really stuck by that. I knew how far we were going to be apart. Having put it behind me now really sets me at ease."' … [Read more...] about FRUSTRATED PECA SAYS ‘C’ YOU LATER, SEVERS TIES TO SABRES
The Sabres Report - Jan 12, 2001
SLOW START COSTLY IN LOSS TO KINGS
'"We were pretty flat," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "We came out of it by the second and third period but we missed way too many opportunities to get back into it."' … [Read more...] about SLOW START COSTLY IN LOSS TO KINGS
PECA SAYS HE WANTS TO SHUFFLE OFF FROM BUFFALO
'Sources said Thursday that Peca has told Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier that he's no longer interested in playing in Buffalo and advised the team to reassign his captaincy. Regier will hold a one-on-one meeting with Peca today in a last-ditch effort to settle what has become a bitter contract dispute.' … [Read more...] about PECA SAYS HE WANTS TO SHUFFLE OFF FROM BUFFALO
The Sabres Report - Jan 11, 2001
BROWN GAUGES SUCCESS IN WINS
'"He's one guy we count on in both ends of the rink," Ruff said. "He's been good in his own end, but in the other end he has to pick it up. It's one area we really need him, to score and produce. . . . In key (defensive) situations, he'll see some of that ice time. Otherwise, we're looking for offense just like anybody else."' … [Read more...] about BROWN GAUGES SUCCESS IN WINS
The Sabres Report - Jan 10, 2001
POWER PLAY FAILS SABRES IN DEFEAT
'"I don't think we set it up once in their zone," winger Miroslav Satan said. "The question is how we're going to fix it. We have to talk about it and try to figure it out for next game. We definitely don't want to see it (again). It was like last year. We couldn't get anything going. We had almost no shots. It was just nothing."' … [Read more...] about POWER PLAY FAILS SABRES IN DEFEAT
HASEK SHRUGS OFF RESERVE ROLE
'"We didn't know for sure until (Tuesday), but it was no big surprise," Hasek said before the Sabres' 2-1 loss. "I won't change anything. There are two more games on the road trip. I hope I play at least one of the next two games. I just spend more time on the ice for practice and wait for my next chance."' … [Read more...] about HASEK SHRUGS OFF RESERVE ROLE
The Sabres Report - Jan 9, 2001
BIRON MAY START AGAIN TONIGHT
'All four have been allowed by Dominik Hasek, who recorded a 1-1 and 3-3 tie with the Toronto Maple Leafs last week. Backup Martin Biron is working on consecutive shutouts, so it would surprise nobody if Ruff called upon him again tonight (10:30. Empire, 107.7). But the Sabres weren't even considering a possible goaltending controversy.' … [Read more...] about BIRON MAY START AGAIN TONIGHT