Archives for November 2003

'Turning point: While Biron's goal late in the first period gave the Panthers a 2-0 lead, consider any and all of Luongo's huge third-period saves as the difference because he continually saved the game as his tired teammates sat back and were under attack.' … [Read more...] about Sun-Sentinel's 3 stars

'Asked if he'd talked to his brother about the play yet, Mathieu Biron, 23, said, "No, but I will. If I don't see him, I'll be sure to call him."' … [Read more...] about Biron bests brother in second straight win

'Dudley, who played and coached at Buffalo, worked his first game behind the bench against the Sabres Monday.' … [Read more...] about Depth critical during spate of injuries

'The Birons' parents, Celine and Rejean, were in the crowd. ``In the summer they were nagging each other, with Mathieu saying that he would score on Martin,'' Celine Biron said. ``It was good that it was a nice goal. It wouldn't have been as nice if it was a cheap goal.''' … [Read more...] about Florida 2, Buffalo 1

'"We gave them a 2-0 lead. Once it was 2-0 we started to play. It's too late."' … [Read more...] about Florida 2, Buffalo 1

The Sabres now fall below the .500 mark and have lost two straight for the first time since the opening week. … [Read more...] about Sabres Unable To Solve Luongo Puzzle

'"If they're not the most improved team in the league, I don't know who is," an Eastern Conference scout says. "They've got a lot of skilled guys (at forward) who compete, and they're good enough defensively that if they get the goaltending, they're a playoff contender for sure."' … [Read more...] about Sabres are a team transformed

'"We're going to have some success if we play that hard on the road," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said after the game. "You're a little worried coming in there at 3 in the morning and (the Lightning) don't play the night before. We spent all night getting here, but our team came out and played a really good first period. They came on a little in … [Read more...] about In midst of tough schedule, Sabres enjoy day at the beach

'The Sabres are 3-1-1 over their past five games in Sunrise, Fla.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Panthers

'Here's the rub: Cherry's view is understandable, particularly since he's not versed in the local market, but Gare and Ray, should have at least challenged the statement. One or both, quite familiar with the issues in this market and the franchise, should have stated or re-stated some of the obvious points that factored into the decision to play in Rochester … [Read more...] about Don't count the house until you have the facts

'G Martin Biron, the brother of Panthers defenseman Mathieu Biron, may start. He's 3-4-1 against the Panthers with a 2.57 goals-against average. They are 0-9 when allowing the first goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres at Panthers

'"We played well, and I don't feel we deserved the loss," goaltender Mika Noronen said. "Right now I feel pretty empty. We battled hard, but we just couldn't get it done."' … [Read more...] about Tampa trips up Sabres

'"There's no use even putting a date on it. We're looking at quite a ways away."' … [Read more...] about Concussed Connolly unlikely to play this season

'The Sabres also fought hard Saturday and didn't fold the tent after falling down 2-0. Despite coming off a home game less than 24 hours earlier and not getting to their team hotel until nearly 3 a.m., Buffalo pulled to within a goal when Maxim Afinogenov managed to stay on his skates while circling between Dan Boyle and Grahame and kept enough puck control to put the … [Read more...] about Bolts Are The Sharp Ones Vs. Sabres

'Grahame came up big again Saturday, particularly late in the third period when he came up with two pad saves to preserve the victory, Tampa Bay's third consecutive.' … [Read more...] about Grahame Continues To Shine In Net