Archives for February 2004

'``For whatever reason, we stopped playing,'' said Ian Laperriere, who scored once for the Kings. ``I can't ever recall a game like that.''' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 8, Los Angeles 3

'"The Tallinder goal really turned the momentum of the game," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "After that, we sensed a little blood and we really took advantage of that."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 8, Los Angeles 3

'The game also marked the first time that Buffalo has reached eight goals in a game since they defeated Atlanta on November 8th, 2001 in an 8-0 rout.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo's Eight Is Enough

'Unable to find work following the 2002-2003 season, Ray hung up his skates and has since served as a broadcaster on Sabres telecasts and was co-host of the Labatt Blueline on WGR 55.' … [Read more...] about Ray A Senator Once Again

'``It's exciting to get a chance to play again,'' said Ray, who has been skating regularly on his own and staying in shape. ``It's going to be a lot of hard work but I'm looking forward to going.''' … [Read more...] about Senators sign forward Rob Ray for remainder of season

'A 14-year veteran, Ray played five games with the Senators last season and recorded five penalty minutes. Before being dealt to Ottawa on March 10, Ray had spent his entire career with the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Senators sign RW Ray

'For his career, Ray has played in 894 games, compiling 3,193 penalty minutes with 40 goals and 50 assists.' … [Read more...] about Senators sign Rob Ray for rest of season

'Ray, who has been working as a television commentator in Buffalo since the start of the season, will join the Senators on Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Sens sign tough guy Rob Ray

'"He's had stretches where he's really played well. He's got tremendous work ethic on and off the ice, tremendous leadership. He was bothered by an injury (to his shoulder) for some time, and that was a little setback for him. Now that he's gone through that, he's really bounced back and is pushing hard to be one of our best players here down … [Read more...] about Playoffs are only goal Drury has in mind

'After tonight, the Sabres play only two more games against Western Conference teams (St. Louis and Columbus).' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Kings

'''Obviously, what Arthur Levitt said is true in the sense that in the traditional investment model, you wouldn't (invest),'' Quinn said. ''But I think Tom has a belief that we can make this work. I think he has a belief that we can get an economic system that's good for us and the players. This is a faith-based investment, not a … [Read more...] about Sabres' Quinn agrees with Levitt's bleak report on NHL finances

'"We're going to get killed," Buffalo Sabres defenseman Henrik Tallinder said Wednesday. "Now forwards are going to run us over a lot more. If they want to make the rule, fine. But you're going to have to have like 10 "D' up here on the roster."' … [Read more...] about Proposed rule change may box Sabres in

'The big topic at Wednesday practice was the proposed rule changes by the NHL's general managers. Lindy Ruff and Miroslav Satan both like the rule giving goaltenders a two minute penalty for going behind the net. Both feel it will lead to more forechecking which leads to more scoring opportunities. Defenseman Alexei Zhitnik isn't as enthusiastic. He claims … [Read more...] about Sabre Players Intrigued By Rule Change Proposals

'...an HSBC Arena record-low crowd of 9,381 (the crowd looked closer to 4,000).' … [Read more...] about Sabres Briere talking, playing like captain of month

'There were a number of things that were worth cheering about from the Sabres' fan perspective. For one, the Sabres played an aggressive, defensively consistent game that dictated the pace of the contest. Not only that, but Daniel Briere, the former Phoenix Coyote, scored both Buffalo goals and nearly notched a third.' … [Read more...] about Sharks sloppy in stretch drive opener