Archives for December 2001

'Ruff plans on keeping the starting goalie a game-by-game decision for now, but Noronen still refers to Biron as the No. 1 goalie.' … [Read more...] about Noronen hoping to fit into Sabres' goalie mix

'Maybe a trade or two might help the situation. It couldn't hurt.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hope Santa brings them consistency

'Quietly and independently, the Sabres raised $44,000 for the families of 12 fallen New York firefighters earlier this season. Saturday night, nine of those families and a handful of firefighters who survived the Sept. 11 attacks came to the Garden as guests of the Sabres and met with the players in a closed-door session following the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres offer helping hand

The Buffalo Sabres continued to struggle against the New York Rangers on Saturday at Madison Square Garden and by losing 4-2, they have given the Rangers a big boost in their quest to capture a playoff spot this season. The Rangers are one of the teams Buffalo has to overtake if they figure on making a strong comeback in the second half of the season and vie for a playoff spot … [Read more...] about Rangers break Sabres again

'This one won't be going on the Sabres' highlight reel.' … [Read more...] about Rangers' big night is at Sabres' expense

'But there's also the possibility that the Sabres were doing a little showcasing. Not only did they want to gauge Noronen's progress to see if he's NHL-ready, but the rest of the league may also want to know.' … [Read more...] about Noronen promoted to Sabres to see if he's ready for NHL

'Before the game, the Rangers and the Sabres jointly presented a check for $206,055 to the city's Twin Towers Fund.' … [Read more...] about Messier Gets 1,800th Point; Rangers Get Victory

'Fleury and Messier scored second-period goals against Buffalo starter Mika Noronen, who would leave the game at 5:08 of the third period with a groin injury.' … [Read more...] about Again, Mark Fixes a Mess

'While the Rangers acquitted themselves most admirably - let's not for a moment overlook the work of Mike Richter or the work of the Sylvain Lefebvre-Bryan Berard pair, Berard playing the left side for the first time since his days with the Islanders -referee Dan Marouelli embarrassed himself and his profession (if that's possible, given the scandalous state of … [Read more...] about Mess reaches historic mark

'Low said: "If that's a penalty, then we've changed our league and the way we play. I don't think it should have been a two [minute penalty] let alone a five."' … [Read more...] about Capt. Courageous

'With the goal, his sixth of the season, Messier gave the Rangers the 3-0 lead, and it looked like they were going to halt their five-game winless slide in high style with Richter putting up another shutout. But the Rangers, specifically newcomer Matthew Barnaby, got into trouble late in the third period, and it nearly cost them the game.' … [Read more...] about Messier records 1,800th point in victory

'It was the Rangers' first triumph in six games after a stretch that included four regulation losses and one in overtime.' … [Read more...] about Mess reaches another target

'The Rangers did just fine without Eric Lindros.' … [Read more...] about Rangers 4, Sabres 2

'Messier had a goal and an assist to become the third player in NHL history to reach 1,800 points as the Rangers snapped a five-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about NY Rangers 4, Buffalo 2

It was something old versus something new in HSBC Arena Friday night. Tom Barrasso played like he was a kid again in kicking out 36 shots. But it wasn't enough as 22-year old rookie goalie Mika Noronen outdid the Sabre for his third career NHL victory. The Sabres took the Carolina Hurricanes to overtime and captain Stu Barnes notched the winner against the old pro. … [Read more...] about Noronen wins Battle of the Goalies