Archives for December 2002

'"Let's give them credit," Ducks coach Mike Babcock said. "They hadn't played since Saturday. It was a huge game for them. They outworked us from the start to the end. It was obvious that we were flat mentally and physically."' … [Read more...] about Ducks go flat, get shut out by Sabres

'Gerber, who finished with a season-high 32 saves, turned in four top-notch stops in the first period before J.P. Dumont and Curtis Brown buried juicy second-period rebounds to give the Sabres a 2-0 lead.' … [Read more...] about Ducks surprised Sharks hire Wilson

'"They were a desperate team and we didn't match their desperation," Kariya said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Rise Up Against the Ducks

'``This is a good first step,'' Brown said. ``In the past, we've played some real good games, but we made some big mistakes that the opposition capitalized on. Anytime you do that, you'll end up with a loss.''' … [Read more...] about Sabres 4, Mighty Ducks 0

'Curtis Brown recorded a natural hat trick and Martin Biron stopped 22 shots for his first win in 12 starts as the struggling Buffalo Sabres skated to a 4-0 triumph over the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Anaheim 0

'The win was the Sabres' fifth of the season and second in the last 18 contests.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Anaheim 0

Tis the season of giving, and in that spirit, I'd like to give a little advice to Lindy Ruff on how to get a few W's in the ledger before HSBC Arena is as vacant as our bank accounts this coming January. Since the Sabres are scoring less than Beavis and Butthead, here are a few suggestions to help the offense illuminate the red lamp with a little more regularity. … [Read more...] about All we want for Christmas: more goals!

'Have scored only once in each of last four games. … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Mighty Ducks

'"You hear so many people say "Lindy this and Lindy that,' " Ray said. "It's not Lindy's fault. The coaches have a game plan they figure can beat another team, and it's proven that it can work. It's a matter of guys executing it. Lindy's not losing us games."' … [Read more...] about Sabres' fortunes, confidence reach low ebb

'"I hear some things, but there is nothing I can do about it," Satan said. "If the team feels that's the right direction to go, then let it be like that. I can't control those things. I'm not even going to think about it or speculate. Whatever happens."' … [Read more...] about Satan declines to talk trade

It took a while but now two coaches have been whacked in the NHL in almost as many days. So who's next? Well, logic would dictate that it's Buffalo's Lindy Ruff, given that the team has won just one game in its last 17 outings. But the person really feeling the pressure there is general manager Darcy Regier.' … [Read more...] about Playoff Success Leads to Job Security

'Ask him how he's holding up, and Ruff will issue a wisecrack about his shoulder hurting while adding: ''I'm doing OK. I still have my sense of humor.'' And yet, that doesn't stop him from also saying: ''I'm embarrassed over the whole situation.''' … [Read more...] about Ruff not hiding from Sabres terrible start

'Considered the Sabres' most dependable defenseman, Warrener has missed the team's last two practices, and has been playing with the injury for a number of games. Coach Lindy Ruff said Warrener could return in time for Friday's game at the New York Rangers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' Warrener out with abdominal strain

'Can some one explain why there is all this happiness about Hamister and investor Todd Berman taking over the Sabres?' … [Read more...] about Kopp, Sabres and the Buffalo News

'Hamister’s résumé reads like the coursework for “NHL Ownership 101.”' … [Read more...] about Puckvoice