'"Henrik's got a separated shoulder again, and Rhett got his bell rung," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "We'll see where they are (today). . . . Henrik is going to miss some time."' … [Read more...] about Sabres return to losing ways
Archives for November 24, 2002
Miller's initial stay in NHL may be a short one
'But Miller was wobbly in each game, particularly late, and might have given the Sabres enough reason to send him back to Rochester and recall Mika Noronen.' … [Read more...] about Miller's initial stay in NHL may be a short one
Hamister, Berman know when to get in the game
'Hamister and Berman also are no dummies. During the bidding process, they subtracted emotion and added common sense. Ultimately, they were left with one final question: Can they keep the franchise viable, competitive - and let's not forget, profitable - for the unforeseen future? Ultimately, the answer was affirmative.' … [Read more...] about Hamister, Berman know when to get in the game
Hamister stands good chance of success with Sabres
'The one thing we do know is that, at $65 million, the Sabres have lost about a third of their market value in just four years. Yet that depressed price may also be Hamister's opportunity, giving his backers the chance to make money through a rising franchise value if they can put the team on more solid financial footing.' … [Read more...] about Hamister stands good chance of success with Sabres
Hamister drops the tools
'It's Our Team: Stop Reminding Me.' … [Read more...] about Hamister drops the tools
Bruins display power
'They've been hit by injuries to key personnel and yet, like the watches in those now ancient Timex commercials, they take a licking and keep on ticking.' … [Read more...] about Bruins display power
B's punch in, then punch out Sabres
'The Bruins got two goals from the Kid Line (Ivan Huml's third of the season and Lee Goren's first in two years), two more from the No. 1 line (Mike Knuble's third of 2002-03 and Glen Murray's 10th) and three power-play tallies in all in front of a crowd of 16,280, the largest turnout since opening night.' … [Read more...] about B's punch in, then punch out Sabres
Huml has best seat in house
'Huml's hastily put-together line with Providence call-ups Andy Hilbert and Lee Goren had a total of two goals and two assists. Goren had a goal and Huml was named third star.' … [Read more...] about Huml has best seat in house
Youth is served in Bruins' win over Sabres
'The Bruins took advantage of four power-play opportunities in the first 20 minutes by scoring three goals.' … [Read more...] about Youth is served in Bruins' win over Sabres
Boynton is a big hit in return
'Mark Hamister, the new owner of the Buffalo Sabres, has received numerous requests from fans to switch the team's colors back to blue and gold. He said he's considering getting rid of the red and black, which the team adopted in 1996 after moving into HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Boynton is a big hit in return
Around the Rinks by Joe McDonald
'The sale of the Sabres to Buffalo businessman Mark Hamister could be one of the great steals of pro sports.' … [Read more...] about Around the Rinks by Joe McDonald
Sale of Sabres franchise may keep club in Buffalo
'Hamister said he did not blame the problems on general manager Darcy Regier or Ruff. "First and foremost, we don't think that's where the No. 1 problem is," Hamister said. "We believe the No. 1 problem is that ownership needs to set the vision, needs to set the tempo, needs to set the expectations."' … [Read more...] about Sale of Sabres franchise may keep club in Buffalo
Bruins 4, Sabres 1
'``The third power-play goal at the end of the first really hurt us tonight,'' Sabres forward Chris Gratton said. ``Even though they have injuries, guys are stepping up and scoring timely goals.''' … [Read more...] about Bruins 4, Sabres 1
Boston 4, Buffalo 1
'Buffalo wasted a 74-second two-man advantage, cutting it short by taking two penalties that eventually gave Boston a 5-on-3 power play. The Bruins scored twice with the extra man.' … [Read more...] about Boston 4, Buffalo 1
Boston 4, Buffalo 1
'Boston went three for nine on the power play and has converted 13 of 42 chances over the last eight games.' … [Read more...] about Boston 4, Buffalo 1