Archives for December 2003

'Andreychuk did more on pure adrenaline Saturday night. Playing in front of 70 family and friends in the city in which he began his career and still has a home, the Lightning captain scored the winner in Tampa Bay's 3-1 victory at the HSBC Center.' … [Read more...] about Captain and team on track

'The Lightning stayed overnight in Buffalo because of the snow storm in New York, where Tampa Bay faces the Rangers at 5 p.m. today. The team planned a 10 a.m. flight.' … [Read more...] about Obscenities don't faze Sunshine

'Buffalo played strongly and created several chances, especially early in the game, but the All-Star goaltender kept Tampa in the game.' … [Read more...] about Tampa Sets Up eBoulin Wall In Buffalo

'``We generated a lot of chances but (Khabibulin) made some big saves,'' Buffalo's Curtis Brown said. ``That was the difference.''' … [Read more...] about Tampa Bay 3, Buffalo 1

'"We had breakaways, I think we had nine chances overall," Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. "When Khabibulin is on, he's one of the best in the league, if not the best. And he was on tonight."' … [Read more...] about Tampa Bay 3, Buffalo 1

'"We've got it spread out," center Curtis Brown said Friday. "When this thing really gets going good - and it will for us - it's because of that depth. I think if you look throughout the lineup, we've got guys on every unit that can chip in and contribute."' … [Read more...] about Sabres' line play solid

'The team will show Joe Mesi's fight on the Jumbotron.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Lightning

He sets an example for some of these guys, said Cunneyworth, a former Winnipeg Jets winger. He is so self-driven. He knows what he wants and he goes out there and does it. That comes from a good up-brining and he has obviously had some good coaches along the way. … [Read more...] about Botterill feels at home in Sabres organization

'Acquired from Nashville to provide offense from the blue line, Delmore has been a major disappointment for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Tonight's Lightning Game

'The Lightning might be happy to see the Sabres, the last team it beat six games ago.' … [Read more...] about Tonight: Lightning at Sabres

'"It's tough to swallow," center Curtis Brown added. "We feel we're better than them."' … [Read more...] about Sabres' comeback for naught as Coyotes get the last laugh

'"I couldn't be happier," Briere said. "For my career, it was the best thing that ever happened, no doubt about it. You come here and they want you to assume more leadership than what was expected in Phoenix. They give you more responsibility. You become the go-to guy. As a hockey player, that's what you want."' … [Read more...] about Getting Briere quite a victory for Sabres

'The loss was a big let down to Sabres Head Coach Lindy Ruff. “You battle back and tie up the game and end up losing. There should be a lot of disappointment and frustration,'' Ruff said in his postgame comments.' … [Read more...] about Late Goal Snaps Sabres Home Winning Streak

'"It's uncanny how many big goals he scores for us," Francis said. "We're going to have to start nicknaming him 'Money' because when the game's on the line, he comes through."' … [Read more...] about Radivojevic continues heroics late in games

'Briere, on his former team: ''I'm not one of those guys that wants to see them lose or get killed. I was a part of that team for six years, and I still want them to win. I watch them on TV and I cheer for them."' … [Read more...] about Injured wing Johnson pays teammates visit