'Health officials suggested Saturday that they remain isolated for 10 days, but the team lists the players as day-to-day. Gilbert didn't rule them out of the rest of the season.' … [Read more...] about Two Sabres possibly exposed to SARS virus may return
Archives for March 30, 2003
Two Sabres Being Observed for Possible Virus Exposure
The Sabres said Campbell and Warrener showed no signs of being infected with the virus yesterday. Sabres officials did not say how long the players would be kept away from the rest of the team. … [Read more...] about Two Sabres Being Observed for Possible Virus Exposure
Two Sabres Players in SARS Illness Scare
A female relative of Campbell, a hospital worker in Ontario, visited the players Monday. She was hospitalized Friday after showing symptoms of the disease. … [Read more...] about Two Sabres Players in SARS Illness Scare
Lack of players not enough to slow Sabres
'"It was one helluva effort," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "We got the job done with special teams, and that was the game. We took advantage of our (power-play) chances early, and they failed to take advantage of theirs."' … [Read more...] about Lack of players not enough to slow Sabres
Two Sabres players observed for new illness
'Campbell and Warrener, who are roommates, are being isolated at home and are under observation. As of Saturday, neither player had shown signs of being infected with the virus. Billittier said most infected individuals show symptoms within seven days of exposure, although in some cases it has taken up to 10 days for symptoms to appear.' … [Read more...] about Two Sabres players observed for new illness
Sabres' signs of life better late than never
'But I also know effort when I see it and for more than a month the Sabres, particularly the young ones, are extending the effort.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' signs of life better late than never
Trade saved Briere from a winter of discontent
'"It just FEELS more like hockey here," said Briere, who was raised in Hull, Quebec, just outside Ottawa. "All my friends, my wife, everybody has been saying, "You have so much more energy, just in your voice, when we talk to you now. You look more happy.' When I was traded, it was like a new start."' … [Read more...] about Trade saved Briere from a winter of discontent
SARS scare for Sabres
'None of the three local teams has played the Sabres since Monday. The Devils finish the season in Buffalo April 6.' … [Read more...] about SARS scare for Sabres
Too much power
'The Canes outshot the Sabres 29-15 through two periods and 10-0 in the third but were undone by three Buffalo power-play goals, including two five-on-threes.' … [Read more...] about Too much power
Sabres 3, Hurricanes 1
'``We've made some changes and there's some good chemistry,'' Ruff said. ``There are guys having fun playing with each other. When you get on a little bit of a roll you want to stay on it.''' … [Read more...] about Sabres 3, Hurricanes 1
Buffalo 3, Carolina 1
'The Buffalo Sabres maximized their chances, relied on their special teams and leaned on their goaltender to record their first four-game winning streak of the season.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Carolina 1
Sabres Ds Campbell, Warrener being watched for SARS symptoms
'According to team officials, a relative of Campbell who lives in Toronto has been diagnosed with symptoms related to SARS. That person, whose identity was not immediately known, may have exposed Campbell and Warrener while visiting earlier this week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Ds Campbell, Warrener being watched for SARS symptoms