Archives for February 2004

'"We weren't giving up much tonight," said captain Joe Thornton, "and when we did, 'Razor' was there to stop it."' … [Read more...] about Bruins kick it up another notch

'The Sabres came out flat and sloppy. The six goals against snapped a six-game streak in which the team allowed two or less, and were the most since a 7-2 loss to Detroit on Dec. 10.' … [Read more...] about Boston 6, Buffalo 2

'Bartovic completed a seven-game stint with the Sabres, in which he registered a goal and an assist, both coming in a 4-2 win over Carolina on Jan. 25.' … [Read more...] about Sabres demote RW Bartovic

'"I thought (the effort) was embarrassing," Buffalo center Daniel Briere added. "I don't have any other word for that. I'm shocked. I have nothing else to say."' … [Read more...] about Boston 6, Buffalo 2

'They laid a complete egg getting run right out of the Marina 6-2. Martin Biron and Mika Noronen both played very poorly which went right with the defensemen which were awful. Henrik Tallinder may have had his worst game as a Sabre.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Fail To Show Up In 6-2 Loss To Boston

'The Bruins took control of the game in the second period, scoring three times.' … [Read more...] about Bruins win 6-2

'"In the last couple weeks, the atmosphere has been so much better," Ruff said. "The confidence that Marty has given the team in his last four or five starts is . . . a lot of guys in the room believe we can keep pushing up. That atmosphere has been tremendous around here."' … [Read more...] about Biron's the story and Sabres sticking to him

'"It's amazing," Briere said. "If I look back a year ago and the way things were going in Phoenix, it's quite a change. I was struggling. It wasn't going that well in Phoenix. Nothing seemed to be working."' … [Read more...] about Briere added to captains' log

'The Sabres have allowed one power-play goal in their last seven games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Bruins

'"I'd like to have them build it and I'll run it," he said. "There's probably some compromise in there somewhere, but I think it would make sense for Tom Golisano's group to own it."' … [Read more...] about Tralf operator sounding out Sabres in effort to relocate club to arena

'Bang for the Buck -- Sabres 35th and Bills 67th.' … [Read more...] about Fan poll rates Sabres 63rd, Bills 96th

Working as a colour analyst on Buffalo TV broadcasts, Ray said he is only 3 lbs. above his playing weight. … [Read more...] about Ray wants to tough it up again for Senators

'Sabres goaltender Martin Biron says the decision to give the C to #48 is a wise one..."Danny's a guy with a lot of poise, lot of attitude and character. When things don't go well, he sure makes statements...and when things go well he strives for more," says Biron.' … [Read more...] about Briere Next Up As Sabres Captain

'''It's quite an honor,'' he said. ''And it's a lot more fun to be nominated when you're still in the hunt, when you're playing for a reason.''' … [Read more...] about Briere named Sabres captain for February

'Promising, is an apt description because that's what Roy no relation to Patrick has shown in two months with the Sabres since being called up from the minors. In that time, the gritty, energetic player has earned a regular role as the team's third-line center, and gained league-wide attention by being selected to participate in the NHL All-Star festivities in … [Read more...] about Sabres Roy beginning to make a name for himself