Archives for October 2003

The Buffalo Sabres recorded their second win of the preseason Saturday night when they defeated the Columbus Bluejackets 4 to 1. Ryan Miller recorded a shutout through 2 periods giving up only one goal on 17 shots for the game. "I want to be in the mix, winning games at the highest level that I can," said second-year goaltender Ryan Miller. "I think I can play inthe NHL and I … [Read more...] about Buffalo Dominates Columbus

'"That's something the league has to look at. It's a play where he has moved the puck and his back's to the wall and he gets hit. He's defenseless and ends up breaking his arm."' … [Read more...] about Hecht's broken arm ruins Sabres' winning night

'A host of penalties were called. All of the Sabres’ goals came on the power play. It was a special teams bonanza. "It was a disappointment," MacLean said. "It looked like it was going to be a real good game, but it wound up just a chance to look at our penalty killing."' … [Read more...] about Knutsen&#8217s spot with Jackets in question

'"But I tell you - and this is nothing against the organization in Buffalo because they are very classy and treated me with respect - when I signed the contract I was sick to my stomach. I wanted always to be in New York. That's where my heart is."' … [Read more...] about Bouchard thrilled to be back

'About 100 reserved seats and 200 standing room tickets remain for Sunday’s game, which begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale at the city’s recreation and community services department on Geneva Street. Call 905-932-2044 for more information.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Senators square off here Sunday

'Gaustad and three others -- right winger Norm Milley, left winger Milan Bartovic and defenseman Doug Janik -- were recalled by the Sabres on Saturday night after the Rochester Americans’ 5-4 preseason loss to the Cleveland Barons.' … [Read more...] about Sabres call up 4 Amerks

'Miller, who is battling Martin Biron and Mika Noronen for the No. 1 goaltending spot, only allowed a late power-play goal to Rick Nash.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Columbus 1

'Hecht broke his left arm in the Sabres' final National Hockey League preseason game, a 4-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets, and could be sidelined up to two months.' … [Read more...] about Sabres center Hecht breaks left arm in final preseason game

'Satan had a goal and an assist in his first preseason appearance as the Buffalo Sabres rolled to a 4-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets in a game that saw all of the scoring come on the power play.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Columbus 1

'Hecht was checked from behind by Andrej Nedorost, who received a major penalty and game misconduct 70 seconds into the second period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres C Hecht breaks left arm in final preseason game

'"Technically, it could have been worse," Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier said. "You can lose three guys. We only lost two."' … [Read more...] about Sabres waive goodbye to Begin, Bouchard

'On Feb. 10, the Rangers sent Bouchard to Pittsburgh as part of the eight-player deal that brought Aleksei Kovalev back to New York. Bouchard, 29, played well for the Rangers last season after Brian Leetch had an ankle injury.' … [Read more...] about Rangers Add 3 and Lose 3

'Bouchard, 29, turned down the Rangers' offer and signed with the Sabres during the summer, but a young Buffalo team left the veteran of 311 NHL games unprotected. After the Rangers lost two players they claimed on waivers Tuesday - Shawn Heins was reclaimed by the Thrashers and Jeff Heerema went to the Blues - Glen Sather decided to scoop up Bouchard, who should … [Read more...] about Rangers Get Bouchard in Draft

'Forward Steve Begin was selected by Montreal, while defenseman Joel Bouchard was claimed by the New York Rangers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose two in waiver draft

'Buffalo successfully converted only one of eight power plays on the night.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Loses in Overtime