Archives for January 2001

'"We have gone through it before," said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff. "You have got to work to get your bounces. We've got a lot of players struggling and it's frustrating."' … [Read more...] about Columbus 2, Buffalo 1

'Only Peca, however, has accepted an invitation to play for Canada at the Sweden Hockey Games 2001, a five-team event to be played in Stockholm and Pardubice, Czech Republic, from Feb. 6 to 11. It will feature teams from Canada, Sweden, Czech Republic, Finland and Russia.' … [Read more...] about Peca to play in tourney but Lindros declines

'Campbell replaces Sabres defenseman Richard Smehlik, who was placed on injured reserve retroactive to Jan. 16 with a strained groin muscle.' … [Read more...] about Amerks’ Campbell gets call from Sabres

As an expansion team, the Blue Jackets have shown themselves capable of putting the sting on some teams despite their last place 15-26-4-3 record in the Central Division. … [Read more...] about Heads up! Columbus can sting like a bee

'The veteran left winger, brought aboard to help stabilize the Buffalo Sabres' power play, has petered out along with the entire unit.' … [Read more...] about Andreychuk, power play both quiet

'So much for Lindy Ruff's softer, gentler approach.' … [Read more...] about Lindy gets rough with his players

'What happens when an unstartable force meets an inconsequential object?' … [Read more...] about ‘Special teams’ will face off

'One might think the Buffalo Sabres, currently struggling to score and anemic on the power play, could use a player such as . . . um, say . . . Blue Jackets forward Geoff Sanderson, for instance?' … [Read more...] about Sanderson is Jackets’ gain, punchless Sabres’ loss

'But in all the flapping gums and body blows, Ruff saw the one thing that has been missing during the Sabres' atrocious 0-for-31 scoreless streak on the man advantage: grit.' … [Read more...] about Ruff sees power play on way to emotional rescue

'Both Corson and Tucker promised revenge for the slur. "It's something that obviously will be looked after," Tucker said.' … [Read more...] about Slur sparks vow of revenge

Inside -- way inside -- the numbers of the Leafs' 2-0 shutout of the Sabres. … [Read more...] about Sabres-Leafs Crunching the Numbers

Legendary National Hockey League enforcer Rob Ray was near the top of the left circle in the Buffalo zone when Gary Valk drove Dominik Hasek head-first into the glass. Strike that. When Gary Valk drove five-time Vezina Trophy, two-time Hart Trophy and nine-time Meal Ticket Dominik Hasek head-first into the glass. … [Read more...] about Razor, Sabres lose their edge on Leafs

'The Sabres once again left the ACC full of complaints after falling, 2-0, to Toronto Saturday night. And although they may have had a legitimate gripe or two, they're kidding themselves if they're holding tight to the belief it was the officiating that did them in.' … [Read more...] about Punchless Sabres blanked by Maple Leafs

Even in losing, Dominik Hasek stole the show with several eye-popping saves that left the Leafs shaking their heads, including a remarkable diving glove save of a slam-dunk attempt. … [Read more...] about Dom, Cujo produce their own highlight film

'There were 24 penalties, 68 hits, misconducts, a fight and some alleged personal trash talking that led to a near brawl under the stands.' … [Read more...] about Leafs’ Cujo top dog