Archives for November 2001

'However, with all the regular roles in Thanksgiving productions already taken, the Maple Leafs opted for the jobs few are willing to take: They played like turkeys.' … [Read more...] about Sabres feast on Maple Leafs

'The patient was deathly ill. Falling victim to an attack by weaker foreign bodies, this patient was suffering from many ailments. It became lethargic and bilious and was in need of immediate medical treatment. Miraculously, the patient was saved of an untimely death. The remedy to the many ailments of the Buffalo Sabres came in the form of the Toronto Maple Leafs and a … [Read more...] about Maple Leaf syrup revitalizes Sabres

'It was a glimpse into the Sabres that can be, the best-case scenario Sabres who get goals from their skill players, clutch saves from their goalie and solid play from just about everyone.' … [Read more...] about Strength in numbers

'They faced their fourth backup goaltender in 10 games, which says plenty about how quickly they had fallen in the eyes of the league.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' win doesn't absolve past sins

'Berg was credited with four giveaways and probably could have been charged with several more if not for a seemingly sympathetic stats man at the Sabres rink.' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs sunk by ice-cold Berg

'Schwab said he has enjoyed some success in the HSBC Arena -- secretly called the Alphabet Soup Arena by some players -- in the past.' … [Read more...] about Leafs Watch

'Berg and partner Dmitry Yushkevich were on the ice for all four Buffalo goals and Berg was directly responsible for two.' … [Read more...] about Leafs sink on bad Berg

'"They were a desperate hockey team, and that goes to show what happens when you play a desperate team."' … [Read more...] about Berg main culprit in game full of ineptitude

'The last-place Sabres had lost nine of 12 before facing the Northeast Division-leading Leafs, who were on an eight-game point streak.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 4, Maple Leafs 2

'Barnes collected three assists and sparked a big night by linemates J.P. Dumont and Miroslav Satan as the Sabres ended a four-game losing streak with a 4-2 triumph over the Toronto Maple Leafs.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Toronto 2

'15 of the Sabres' next 16 games are against opponents currently above the .500 mark.' … [Read more...] about Slump makes Ruff talk tough

'The Sabres are relying on walk-up sales to fill the seats, and the more they lose, the less likely they are to attract casual fans.' … [Read more...] about Box-office blitz

'...has it occurred to you that this could be shaping up as the worst year in Buffalo sports history?'. … [Read more...] about Turkey Eve finds Sabres almost cooked

'The Sabres have the league's second-worst team save percentage (.890).' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Maple Leafs

'Cornerstone Manor, a shelter for homeless women and children, received a $20,000 check Tuesday from the Buffalo Sabres organization, Sabres wives and Independent Health.' … [Read more...] about Homeless shelter receives $20,000