Archives for December 14, 2002

The Buffalo Sabres on the ice and off the ice are two different worlds. On the ice, the Sabres went 1-1-1 last week. Off the ice, the world seemed to implode on the Sabres. … [Read more...] about Sabres show spark in shadows of bankruptcy

'The Sabres are 5-0-2 this season when Satan scores a goal.' … [Read more...] about Red-hot Satan's late goal brings Sabres tie

'"I didn't know what I was going to do," Zhamnov said. "But when I crossed the blue line, I saw the goalie move too far from the net. So I made the move not to go straight to the net and try a little bit to pull him out. You have to read what (the) goalie is doing. If he stays in the net, you have to shoot. But he moved too far from the net, so … [Read more...] about Biron loses battle with Zhamnov on first-period penalty shot

'"We're looking at where we can achieve savings, where we can lower the costs, and it's going to be extraordinarily difficult to move forward with new initiatives and new investments as we go forward. We're ruling nothing out, but it's going to be extraordinarily difficult," the governor said.' … [Read more...] about Pataki doubtful over aid to Hamister

'The Hawks are unbeaten in their last four games, but it was a disappointing end to their three-game road trip.' … [Read more...] about Hawks tie knot on trip

'Coach Brian Sutter thought Eastwood was "excellent'' in the Hawks' 1-1 tie against the Buffalo Sabres. Eastwood played 16 minutes, 40 seconds, helped kill penalties and finished with a minus-1 rating. Smith acquired him in part because of his ability to win faceoffs, and he won 55 percent Friday.' … [Read more...] about Eastwood 'excellent' in debut

'"They made a nice play," Thibault said. "We got burned. The last minute of a game we have to bear down better than that."' … [Read more...] about A last-minute lesson

'At the United Center, the Hawks are plus-38 in faceoffs. After Friday, the Hawks are minus-148 on the road.' … [Read more...] about Eastwood's debut 'excellent'

'The Hawks hit two goal posts and a crossbar, and they had an apparent goal by Alex Zhamnov taken away when referee Paul Stewart ruled the net had come off its moorings. And moments before Satan scored, Theo Fleury had a shot at the empty Sabres net go wide.' … [Read more...] about After a costly mix-up late, Hawks must settle for tie

'Sabres coach Lindy Ruff thought the Hawks got somewhat conservative after taking a 1-0 lead on Alex Zhamnov's penalty-shot goal at 3:48 of the first period. "They got the early goal and seemed pretty satisfied with that," Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Arnason kept off ice late in tie vs. Sabres

'Pity the poor hockey fans of Buffalo. They are living that old story about the light at the end of the tunnel turning out to be a train.' … [Read more...] about Seeking bankruptcy protection may help Sabres dodge woes

'``It was Friday the 13th,'' Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. ``We scored with 13 seconds left. It's a good omen.''' … [Read more...] about Blackhawks 1, Sabres 1

'With Biron pulled, Stu Barnes passed through Chicago defenseman Lyle Odelein and Mike Eastwood from the right corner to Ales Kotalik. Kotalik deked defenseman Nathan Dempsey and goaltender Jocelyn Thibault before he fed Satan, who shot into the vacated net.' … [Read more...] about Chicago 1, Buffalo 1 (ot)

'Miroslav Satan scored the tying goal with 14 seconds remaining in regulation Friday night to rally the Buffalo Sabres to a 1-1 tie with the Chicago Blackhawks.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 1, Chicago 1 (OT)