Archives for April 2002

'The Sabres are out, largely because Martin Biron has failed to live up to Hasek's play until just recently. "Last year was different, definitely," Buffalo right winger Miroslav Satan said. "It was playoffs. This year both teams didn't make it. I really don't know why we're not. There are probably a lot of reasons, but I can't answer … [Read more...] about Playoffs only a memory

'"It was maybe a little bit of river hockey at times, up and down the ice, but that's what you might expect from two teams out of the playoffs. Still, I'm sure both teams wanted to win."' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Penguins tie at 4

'Still, the game was as entertaining as a meaningless contest could be - even if it wasn't exactly well-played. The clubs combined for a whopping 78 shots, as defense and hitting were tossed out the window.' … [Read more...] about Penguins break out of tailspin with 4-4 tie against Buffalo

'Returning to the Amerks did not come as a surprise. Within an hour of Montreal's 4-3 win over Ottawa on Tuesday, which eliminated the Sabres from playoff contention, Noronen and Kotalik were summoned by Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff and general manager Darcy Regier.' … [Read more...] about Returnees boost Amerks' chances

'A day after being eliminated from the playoffs, the Buffalo Sabres Wednesday reassigned goaltender Mika Noronen and right wing Ales Kotalik to the AHL Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send pair back to minors

'How riveting was it? A television in the Buffalo TV booth crew was tuned to the Philadelphia-New Jersey game, not the one the crew was broadcasting.' … [Read more...] about Penguins tie Buffalo, 4-4, to halt 7-game losing skid

'A little less than a year ago, the Penguins and Sabres dueled in a fiercely contested second-round Stanley Cup playoff series that wasn't decided until overtime of Game 7. This year, neither team will participate in the postseason.' … [Read more...] about Penguins Report

'With the Sabres fresh off mathematical elimination from the playoffs and the Penguins long since resigned to such a fate, this was hockey's equivalent of a "no-hitter."' … [Read more...] about Pens avoid losing 7th straight, tie Sabres

'In a game that had the feel and pace of an All-Star contest, and just as little hitting, the Sabres and Penguins skated to a 4-4 tie Wednesday night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 4, Penguins 4

'Only 12,724 turned out for a contest that felt like an exhibition game. The Penguins were not whistled for a single penalty, while the Sabres had just one in each of the first two periods.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Pittsburgh 4 (ot)

'They went 3-6-1 against the three worst teams in the NHL. They went 1-3 against the Atlanta Thrashers, 0-1-1 against the Columbus Blue Jackets and 2-2 against the Florida Panthers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will spend postseason on sidelines

'"We probably won't play him the rest of the year," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "We'd be crazy to play him in any of these games now."' … [Read more...] about Ruff says Barnes will shut it down

'Sabres have outscored their opponents, 15-7, during seasonlong five-game undefeated streak.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Penguins

'Sabres: Are 4-0-1 in past five games. ... Enforcer Rob Ray is eligible to play after completing five-game suspension. ... LW Miroslav Satan ranks among league leaders in power-play goals (15), short-handed goals (5).' … [Read more...] about Penguins Report

'The Sabres could have easily packed their bags, and during a game against St. Louis, it appeared to be their intention. Instead, they pulled together and went 4-0-1, making things tough for the Habs. Montreal responded with six straight victories.' … [Read more...] about Sabres refusing to surrender