Archives for March 2003

We battled to the bitter end, Ruff said. We could have easily won the game. We skated better than they did in the third period, although they might have been just trying to preserve the one point, which was important to them. Sometimes you look over and they were not taking a lot of chances. They were maybe just trying to get it to overtime to get the extra point. … [Read more...] about Lightning 1, Sabres 1, OT

The Buffalo Sabres have no money, no owner and no chance at the playoffs. But they have pride. … [Read more...] about Buffalo 1, Tampa Bay 1

'"His mental preparation is so advanced for a first-year player," said Americans coach Randy Cunneyworth. "He's very driven. I think that's the reason why he's successful -- that's also the reason why he was recruited so heavily. It says a lot about his personality and gives you an indication of what's to come."' … [Read more...] about Sabres' Miller bides his time in AHL

'"It's been really hard this year," Noronen said. "It feels good to get the first win, but I still think it came too late."' … [Read more...] about Sabres quietly add another win to their total

'The biggest problem with Hevesi's report is that it ignored one important concept: The main economic impact from a sports or cultural entity comes from the new spending it brings to a region.' … [Read more...] about Economic impact of Sabres is less than state says

'Darcy Regier will remain the Sabres' general manager until further notice, but who's really in charge here? NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman raised doubts a few weeks ago, when he told Regier that trades should be approved by prospective owner Tom Golisano or his chief consultant, Larry Quinn.' … [Read more...] about New Sabres owner has a plan, but don't expect a fire sale

'It is not clear whether the agreement will be signed this week, and it remains doubtful that the deal will be finalized before Tuesday's NHL trading deadline.' … [Read more...] about Sabres deal unlikely by trade deadline

'The Panthers faced the team with the worst record in the NHL and a goaltender without a victory this season, and still they could not cure what ails them at home.' … [Read more...] about Panthers' home condemned

'The outcome was much a foregone conclusion before the puck was dropped due to two factors: Goalie Roberto Luongo was given a rest and the game was being played at the Office Depot Center, where Panther wins have been about as rare as those proverbial snowballs in hell.' … [Read more...] about Home embarrassments continue for Panthers

'1. Mika Noronen, Sabres: Buffalo's goalie fended off 25 shots to earn his first win and first career shutout.' … [Read more...] about Sun-Sentinel's 3 stars

'"We had four power plays in the third period and didn't really create anything, I don't know why," Jokinen said. "We never got a good scoring chance the entire game."' … [Read more...] about Florida's struggles at home continue

'[Brian Biggane]: Are you optimistic about the situation in Buffalo? [Terry Martin]: Yeah, I'm optimistic, but until something is signed, sealed and delivered I don't know what to think, because we -- and by that I mean everybody in the community -- have been on an emotional roller-coaster. One minute somebody's gonna buy the team and the next they're … [Read more...] about NHL Insider

'``It's been a while,'' Noronen said after making 29 saves in Buffalo's 4-0 victory over Florida on Saturday night. ``It's been almost a year since my last win. I'm really happy about that.''' … [Read more...] about Sabres 4, Panthers 0

'Mika Noronen did not care about recording his first NHL shutout. He just wanted a win.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Florida 0

The Buffalo Sabres may be on the bottom of the league, but they have proven they can beat the best of them. Last Friday, it was the Dallas Stars that felt the wrath of the Sabres heat. Thursday night, the Toronto Maple Leafs were in town and not only got the Sabres wrath, but received quite a few fists for good measure. … [Read more...] about Feisty Sabres maul Leafs