Archives for March 2001

'The former Buffalo Sabres coach yesterday received a glowing endorsement from a friend and former player, as well as former Islander, Pat LaFontaine, who yesterday said "anyone who picks up a Ted Nolan would have a tremendous, tremendous asset for their organization."' … [Read more...] about Nolan Gets Endorsed By Patty

'No way this was going to work twice. Twenty-four hours after scoring on the Colorado Avalanche twice on three first-period shots and going on to a victory, the Buffalo Sabres took just two shots in Sunday afternoon's opening session . . . and lost, 4-1, to the Dallas Stars at Reunion Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall flat in Dallas

'Instead, the Stars came out with all the energy, scored two goals in the opening 15 minutes and drummed the Buffalo Sabres, 4-1, in a matinee at Reunion Arena.' … [Read more...] about Stars stick it to Sabres, 4-1

'The Stars are tied with the St. Louis Blues for best record in the league when scoring the first goal. Dallas is 28-3-3 when scoring first.' … [Read more...] about Stars notebook

'Ed Belfour, Stars: Sabres attacked hard, especially in the second period, and Belfour was there to let the Stars catch their breath.' … [Read more...] about Mike Heika's three stars of the game

'The Stars had two goals before Buffalo had a shot.' … [Read more...] about Modano taking over

'Buffalo goalie Dominik Hasek and Ed Belfour were teammates in Chicago for parts of two seasons. During the 1990-91 and '91-92 seasons, Hasek had yet to emerge as the Dominator as he backed up Belfour, who guided the Blackhawks to the 1992 Stanley Cup Finals.' … [Read more...] about Stars report

'"They were flat after a tough game against Colorado."' … [Read more...] about Stars 4, Sabres 1

'"It was one of those slow games," Belfour said. "The guys were just working hard up front and scored some nice goals."' … [Read more...] about Dallas 4, Buffalo 1

'Timely goaltending and capitalizing on Buffalo mistakes was the key to victory for Dallas.' … [Read more...] about Stars Repel Sabres

'Main target - Ted Nolan The 1997 NHL coach of the year with the Sabres is seemingly a perfect fit. "The guys would run through walls for him," former Buffalo bad boy Matthew Barnaby" said. "We loved him that much."' … [Read more...] about Isles Have Short List

'Up against the No. 1 team in the NHL, Buffalo Sabres backup goalie Martin Biron made everyone in the Pepsi Center believe Saturday, as he made 33 saves en route to a 3-2 overtime win over the Colorado Avalanche. "It felt good," Biron said. "I was ready for that game."' … [Read more...] about Biron holds off the Avs

'It's looking more and more like Captain Crunch has two choices: play for the Sabres or sit out the season.' … [Read more...] about Peca rumors are flying but few pass the sense test

'Doug Gilmour has seven points in the last five games (two goals, five assists).' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Stars

'The Sabres (35-24-5-1) continue to lurk in the middle of the Eastern Conference race and could be a problematic first-round opponent.' … [Read more...] about Preview: Stars vs. Buffalo