Archives for March 2002

'"Looking at the game as a whole, every shift, I thought he stood out throughout the game," Ruff said. "I thought he did a real good job. He's got good size. He's got good speed. He handled the puck as well as anybody on the ice in a lot of different situations. He built off the game he played the other night."' … [Read more...] about Kotalik brings energy to Sabres

'"It's part of the game," Barnes said. "I don't think anybody's out there trying to hurt anybody. It's a contact game, and things happen."' … [Read more...] about Barnes' recovery coming along

'Sabres have converted five of 17 power plays in past three games vs. Leafs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Maple Leafs

It was once again a battle of the goalies. When Martin Biron and Byron Dafoe faceoff against each other, you can be assured of some mighty fine goaltending. That held true to form once again in Buffalo's HSBC Arena Thursday night as Dafoe outdueled Biron as the Boston Bruins inched past the Buffalo Sabres 2-1. … [Read more...] about Bryon stares down Biron in showdown

'But the reality of the 2001-2002 Sabres is that they’re a very young team with a young goaltender that has some talent, and not just a few shortcomings, but an overall positive prognosis for the patient. That’s patient, as in, being able to wait for a positive result even if it takes a little time patient.' … [Read more...] about Patience needed

'Most galling was Buffalo's lack of offense. The Sabres were outshot, 23-10, in the first two periods and went more than eight minutes in the second period without a shot.' … [Read more...] about Another lackadaisical loss for Sabres' fading playoff hopes

'Before 17,362 witnesses in HSBC Arena, the Sabres basically stood around for two periods, and it cost them dearly.' … [Read more...] about Stand-around Sabres bow to Bruins

'He's making $1.375 million this season and has $1.425 million guaranteed for next season. Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier attempted to peddle Woolley before the trade deadline but found no takers.' … [Read more...] about Woolley must sit and wait

'Earlier in the period, Bonvie hooked up in a battle with longtime Sabres pugilist Rob Ray. The battle ended when Bonvie's sweater crept up over his head, rendering him unable to continue the punchfest. Ray showed incredible restraint and mercy, opting not to continue the fight, simply raising his right arm, as if to say, ''Win by TKO.'' Who says … [Read more...] about Bruins deliver goods

'Scrub those plans that had the Bruins working newcomers Jeff Norton and Sean Brown slowly into the lineup. An ailing Sean O'Donnell, hindered by a troublesome back, forced coach Robbie Ftorek to suit up both new blue liners in last night's 2-1 victory over the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Newcomers step right in

'In an uneven and sometimes sluggish outing, the Bruins beat the Buffalo Sabres, 2-1, at HSBC Arena on goals from Sergei Samsonov (No. 26) and Nick Boynton (4) and another solid effort from goaltender Byron Dafoe, who went from a relatively inactive first two periods to making 16 saves in the third. Dafoe finished with 25 saves as the B's were outshot, 16-4, in the … [Read more...] about Dafoe, Bruins win ugly

'The Sabres held a Travis Roy Night at HSBC Arena. Roy, the former Boston University hockey player paralyzed in his first college game in 1995, was in attendance as a silent auction was held during the game. All proceeds went to the Travis Roy Foundation for Spinal Cord Research.' … [Read more...] about Newcomers blend in

'"It doesn't matter if we go out and prove in the third period that we can play. By that time, it's too late," Rhett Warrener said. "We're cutting our own throats."' … [Read more...] about Bruins 2, Sabres 1

'The Sabres are trying to get into the playoffs, and it's not looking good. They slipped from 10th to 12th in the East, remaining four points behind Montreal for the final postseason spot with its third loss in nine games (5-3-1).' … [Read more...] about Boston 2, Buffalo 1

'"If you want help, they want your good players, which makes it tough. They want your good young players. "We made a lot of good decisions in just holding tough and sticking with what we got instead of trading for somebody else's junk."' … [Read more...] about Sabres protect future