Archives for March 2003

'So trouble was predictable ... but what was most troubling was how easily the Sabres were able to waltz to a 5-2 victory at HSBC Arena. That share of the Atlantic Division lead the Flyers worked so long and hard to finally achieve via a victory over the Devils Monday in the Meadowlands?' … [Read more...] about First place gone in 60 seconds

Hitchcock was screaming as the Flyers left the ice and he did not let up when the dressing-room door closed. … [Read more...] about Flyers have a new Hitch in their step

To say he was angry would not do justice to Esches emotions after he allowed all five goals in the Flyers loss to the Buffalo Sabres at HSBC Arena. … [Read more...] about Esche struggles in goal in second trip upstate

Sabres defenseman Rhett Warrener is out indefinitely after sustaining a concussion in Buffalos 5-2 victory Tuesday night against Philadelphia. Buffalo forward Taylor Pyatt also sustained a possible concussion and will not play Wednesday against the Rangers in New York, coach Lindy Ruff said. … [Read more...] about Sabres Warrener out with concussion

Ruff takes solace knowing his team has not given up this season. Nobody has quit, he said. I do not think there has been more than two or three nights where I have been really disappointed in the club, and I do not know there are many clubs in the league that can say that. … [Read more...] about Sabres 5, Flyers 2

One night after proving they could play with the best teams in the Eastern Conference, the Philadelphia Flyers were unable to handle the worst. … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Philadelphia 2

'Satan was asked if he would request a trade this summer if it looked like he would have to endure another season without the playoffs before the expected work stoppage. He didn't rule it out. "I'm going to give it a lot of thought after the season's over. Then I'll make some decisions," Satan said. "I just want to finish the season and … [Read more...] about Satan hopes future plans will add up

'We'll see how this shakes out. There are some nervous employees down in HSBC Arena, where it's become chic to suggest people who have been doing their jobs have no reason to worry about the future. Ruff has done his job, so he's not worried about his future.' … [Read more...] about Ruff may make change before the Sabres do

'With only 11 games left, McKee and Tallinder might have played for the last time this season.' … [Read more...] about Brown could return tonight

'C Tim Connolly has two goals and one assist in his past three games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Flyers

'The emergence of an owner, alone, is healthy for the Sabres and the community. There is something to be said for finality. But the hard work of putting together a deal for the hockey team represents only a start. Golisano now must begin the job of reconnecting the Sabres to the community and giving fans a reason to break into their bank accounts to support the … [Read more...] about The Sabres' new owner

'This is the first chance for the Flyers to see Daniel Briere in a Sabres sweater. He was traded to Buffalo from Phoenix last week for center Chris Gratton. New owner Thomas Golisano has taken over the club from the NHL and hints the team will return to its original blue and gold color scheme and original logo. The Sabres have lost three in a row.' … [Read more...] about Tonight's Game

'In the annals of Sabres history, the Golisano era marks the beginning of Chapter 12 -- as in following Chapter 11 - and comes just in time.' (aubmitted by: JT) … [Read more...] about Buffalo not shuffling off

'These days, few players get to become part of a community before they get traded, but Ray’s been playing for this team for so long that younger fans didn’t know he COULD be traded (his NHL record for the most penalty minutes with one team will likely stand). Ray not only saw the difference he could make in the lives of children in our community, but grounded … [Read more...] about Puckvoice

'The timing of it has allowed us to do it in a competitive way; it has allowed us to do it without any government subsidy, which is very important today. And I believe if we manage our costs and do a good job of supplying a product to the general public that they want, I believe this team can be financially successful.' … [Read more...] about The Golisano Interview