Archives for March 2003

'"That's why this time I was just trying to stay focused with Rochester. I'm well aware of how many injuries the Sabres have had up here this year and how many Rochester has had. I know that there have been a lot of players called up this year from Rochester. I didn't let it bother me because I felt that sooner or later I would get the call."' … [Read more...] about Last chance at NHL?

'Ray has no points and 92 penalty minutes in 41 games this season. For his career, he has 40 goals and 50 assists.' … [Read more...] about Senators Obtain Ray From Sabres a Day Before Trade Deadline

'The Stars have also acquired veteran centre Stu Barnes from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for Mike Ryan and a second-round draft pick...Ryan (6'1'', 180 lbs.) was the Stars first choice (32nd overall) in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. As a senior at Northeastern University, Ryan led his team in scoring with 18 goals, 14 assists, and 32 points in 34 games. Eight … [Read more...] about Stars add Odelein, Barnes

'A Sabres spokesman had no comment regards the transaction, but a source in Dallas said the deal was done and that Barnes would be joining the Western Conference leaders perhaps in time for Tuesday’s game vs. Columbus.' … [Read more...] about Stars acquire Barnes, is Gilmour next?

'``His contributions on and off the ice, and his leadership and dedication to the Buffalo Sabres have made him a team player in every sense,'' Sabres general manager Darcy Regier said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres deal Ray to Senators

'Ray, a right wing whose 3,189 penalty minutes rank fifth all time in league history and the most ever with one team, does not have a point in 41 games this season. But he adds a toughness to the Senators, who lead the Eastern Conference with 94 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ship Ray to Senators

'"Rob has been an invaluable member of our organization for the last 14 seasons," said Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier. "His contributions on and off the ice and his leadership and dedication to the Buffalo Sabres have made him a team player in every sense. We wish him the very best as he joins Ottawa in their playoff push and quest for the … [Read more...] about Sabres deal popular Ray to Ottawa

'The compensation is yet to be determined, but sources tell FOXSports.com that it’s contingent on how much time Ray plays in the remaining games and the post-season. It’s not likely, however, that it will go beyond a fourth or fifth-round draft pick.' … [Read more...] about Sens deal for Sabres' enforcer Rob Ray

'The 14-year NHL veteran has spent his entire career with the Sabres, recording 40 goals, 50 assists and 3,189 penalty minutes in 889 games. In 55 career playoff games, Ray has five points (3-2) and 169 penalty minutes.' … [Read more...] about Senators add muscle in acquiring Rob Ray

The Ottawa Senators added some more toughness to their lineup Monday, picking up Rob Ray from the Buffalo Sabres for future considerations. … [Read more...] about Senators land tough guy

'On Sunday night, however, the Buffalo Sabres might have played one of their gutsiest efforts in recent memory.' … [Read more...] about Tired Sabres hold on for a tie in Tampa

'"I think (Regier) is frightened to trade Gratton because he would go to a team that would respect him a lot more than the topsy-turvy way he's been used in Buffalo," Morris said.' … [Read more...] about Agent says Gratton would welcome deal

'Business First developed a computer program to estimate the fair value of each NHL franchise's tickets, based solely on the team's on-ice record as of the morning of March 3. Therein lies the rub for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres owe fans a rebate, ticket cost study suggests

'``Right now we are playing for pride,'' Buffalo captain Stu Barnes said. ``We are showing that we are a better team than where we are [in the standings].''' … [Read more...] about Bolts Happy With Point

'Even more bewildering is the Sabres' 6-0-3 record against Tampa Bay since the Lightning's last victory in February 2001. Vinny Lecavalier called it a "coincidence."' … [Read more...] about Beside the point …