'Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff had been waiting for his MVP goaltender to again be dominating. Unfortunately for the Lightning, Dominik Hasek chose Tuesday night to regain his status as "The Dominator."' … [Read more...] about Hasek smothers Bolts in Buffalo’s 3-1 win
The Sabres Report - Jan 17, 2001
Gratton trade was a good fit
'"And for us, Chris has really fit into a nice role. He's scoring some goals, he's good on faceoffs and he is starting to use that big body of his in front of the net. I think both parties are happy."' … [Read more...] about Gratton trade was a good fit
Lightning stopped by Hasek, 3-1
'The Dominator lived up to his nickname Tuesday night.' … [Read more...] about Lightning stopped by Hasek, 3-1
Gratton: My critics might have been right
'"But that's the biggest thing I learned, just to try to stay positive and keep the dressing room up as much as possible."' … [Read more...] about Gratton: My critics might have been right
Sabres 3, Lightning 1
'Buffalo's win Tuesday won't win any beauty contests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 3, Lightning 1
Buffalo 3, Tampa Bay 1
'"Dom played an unbelieveable game for us," Barnes said. "We got the goals and stopped the goals we needed to, so we found a way to win. We got it done."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Tampa Bay 1
The Sabres Report - Jan 16, 2001
Regier still knocking on Peca's door
'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
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