Archives for December 2003

'''Some nights, you don't care if you're going to score only one goal if you don't give up any,'' said Briere, who is tied with J.P. Dumont for the team lead in goals with 10. ''We just have to find a way to win games, there's no other way around it. We have to tighten up defensively because we're having a tough time … [Read more...] about Offensive woes a concern for Sabres

'In a victory that players and coaches said was as satisfying as any they've had all season, considering the circumstances, the Wings showed much resolve Wednesday in routing the Buffalo Sabres 7-2 at HSBC Arena. "I told the players, just walk out of here after the game and be proud of your performance," Wings coach Dave Lewis said. "It was a big win … [Read more...] about Wings score 7-2 with ragtag lineup

'Joseph, assigned to the Grand Rapids Griffins on Friday after clearing waivers, was playing cards in the back of the bus Tuesday on the way to Cleveland when Wings associate coach Barry Smith called. Dominik Hasek (groin) and Manny Legace (knee) couldn't play, forcing an emergency recall. When he arrived in Cleveland, Joseph and rookie Jiri Hudler loaded their bags in the back … [Read more...] about Joseph comes through for Wings

"If you look at the game it was 2-1 with 11 or 12 minutes left in the third, and then we completely implode. I think the frustrating part is we are a lot better defensively than that, to leave guys wide open in our own zone. I know we are pressing to try and score goals. The mistakes we are making are huge mistakes. We allowed Detroit to run away with the game." … [Read more...] about Sabres Lose to Detroit

'"I can't explain what the hell happened."' … [Read more...] about Sabres flame out against Wings

'"I'll come back to practice tomorrow and see what happens. If I'm still around, (I'll) work hard, get a start, go from there. Thanks," he said with a quivering voice before walking away.' … [Read more...] about Shelling leaves Miller in shock

'OK, now what? Tom Askey?' … [Read more...] about Red Wings rout Sabres and Miller

'Daniel Briere scored for the Sabres early. But Pavel Datsyuk and Kirk Maltby responded later in the first period, and the Wings broke open the game in the third. Datsyuk scored again. Kris Draper followed. Hudler got his first NHL goal. It was 5-1. Buffalo's Jochen Hecht scored after that, but Mathieu Schneider and Boyd Devereaux tacked on two more for the Wings, who … [Read more...] about Dream Cruise

'Jason Woolley played at HSBC Arena for the first time since his bitter split with the Sabres in November of 2002 and said, "I'd be lying if I wasn't saying I was checking when we were coming into Buffalo." But he had faced his old team before, Feb. 13 at Joe Louis Arena. He got into a war of words with Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff and scored a goal in a … [Read more...] about Joseph dismisses idea of a buyout

'The Wings won for the sixth time in their last eight games (6-1-1) despite having 10 regulars out the lineup because of injuries.' … [Read more...] about Red Wings beat up Sabres

'It was a rougher night for Ryan, who allowed seven goals on 23 shots. Kevin earned an assist and had a plus-1 rating in 11 minutes, 43 seconds.' … [Read more...] about Return surprises Joseph

After a shaky start, in which Buffalo centre Daniel Briere scored from behind the net 4:43 into the first, Joseph at times looked like the NHL starter he expects to be again. … [Read more...] about Cujo saves Wings

'Though Ryan Miller is playing because of a freak injury to starter Mika Noronen, whose neck was cut by Chris Drury's skate in practice earlier this week, it's worth noting that he was recalled from Rochester before Noronen got hurt in practice Tuesday. It's also worth noting that he's getting the start over Martin Biron, who started the season as the … [Read more...] about Millers trying to stick in NHL

'Daniel Briere and Jochen Hecht scored for the Sabres, who lost their third straight and are 1-4 in their last five.' … [Read more...] about Detroit 7, Buffalo 2

'"I'm disappointed, obviously," said Miller, who has a 1.55 goals-against average at Rochester. "I'll come back to practice tomorrow, see what happens. If I'm still around, I'll work hard, get another start, go from there."' … [Read more...] about Detroit 7, Buffalo 2