Archives for February 2001

'Remind Messier of his own credo, that a player's first responsibility is to the team. And that Messier, at this stage of his career, would help this one more by playing less. Leaders can't lead unless they remain productive themselves.' … [Read more...] about Someone's gotta tell Mess to sit

'Faced with a desperate situation in the standings and a big game against one of the teams it's still possible to catch, the Rangers collapsed and allowed three first-period goals to Buffalo, setting the tone for a 6-3 loss that was over almost before it started last night at Madison Square Garden.' … [Read more...] about Finished at Start

'Buffalo had scored two goals or less in seven straight games before getting three in the first period against the Rangers.' … [Read more...] about Role Players Might Keep Club From Rolling Over

'"I mean there were a lot of people that looked like they were still on vacation tonight."' … [Read more...] about Low blows his top after Rangers' loss

'Sabres center Doug Gilmour said he is about 90 percent sure this will be his final season. The 37-year-old former Devil is playing again after missing 10 games earlier this season with a pelvic injury.' … [Read more...] about Messier scores goal, but overall is a minus

'The Buffalo Sabres made it a point to change their fortune coming out of the All-Star break. The New York Rangers didn't.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 6, Rangers 3

'The Buffalo Sabres wasted little time snapping out of an offensive funk against a team they usually dominate.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 6, NY Rangers 3

'The Buffalo Sabres arrived in New York City on Tuesday in plenty of time for their game against the Rangers after being delayed a day by a snowstorm. The team's plane touched down about 9 a.m., a team spokesman said.' … [Read more...] about A day late, Sabres make it to New York

'The Sabres were within striking distance of first place mere weeks ago, but they have fallen to seventh place with 56 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hope to fatten up on Rangers

Mired in mediocrity, the free-agent route hasn't paid off as GM Glen Sather had hoped in New York. The Rangers have managed to avoid the Atlantic Division cellar but are hardly worthy of playoff contention. … [Read more...] about Rangers, like Sabres, freefalling in East

'While the weather in Buffalo was clear and mild, the storm canceled some flights to the New York area's major airports.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stuck in Buffalo as storm hits New York

If there's a player on the roster who can go home for the next few days during the All-Star break and think they deserve a rest, they're in need of a brain transplant. … [Read more...] about Sabres shouldn't enjoy All-Star vacation

'Hasek turned 36 on Monday. Where will he be when he turns 37? That much, we don't know.' … [Read more...] about Hasek’s future ranks high on list of all-star questions

'Buffalo has two huge bargaining chips -- holdout center Michael Peca and goalie Dominik Hasek -- who should be worth at least two proven goal scorers in a package deal or separate trades.' … [Read more...] about Peca, Hasek could bring in scorers

Miroslav Satan steps away from the left-wing wall near the goal line and has a clear pathway to the front of the net. All that's missing is a red carpet. … [Read more...] about Close look at Satan shows what's wrong