Archives for March 2004

'"We knew we had to put in a good effort tonight," said Sabres center Chris Drury, who scored twice. "It was pretty embarrassing up there last week. We're desperate right now and every game, we have to play like it's our last one. That's what it comes down to."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Ottawa 3

'Buffalo will have the opportunity to take advantage of scheduling in the next two weeks as both the Islanders and the Montreal Canadians take to the road for a west coast swing.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Battle For Key Win Over Ottawa

'With the win the Sabres (29-30-61) improve to 65 points to move to within eight points of the New York Islanders who sit in eighth and hold the final playoff berth in the Eastern Conference.' … [Read more...] about Satan lifts Sabres over the Sens

'Drury becomes the first player in Sabres history to be named captain twice in one season and follows Miroslav Satan (October 2003), himself (November 2003), James Patrick (December 2003), J.P. Dumont (January 2004) and Daniel Briere (February 2004) this season. Drury’s reign will be contingent on the team and his own performance during the month of March.' … [Read more...] about Drury Named Captain Again

'Center Daniel Briere once again will be flanked by right wing J.P. Dumont and left wing Jochen Hecht tonight when the Sabres host the Ottawa Senators in HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reunite top trio

'Sens have not allowed more than three goals to Buffalo since start of 2000-01 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Senators

'Captain November is now Captain March. Chris Drury gets his second stint with the "C."' … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff Decides To Go Back For A Captain

'Lindy Ruff figures it's better to have a sub par Patrick than Doug Janik from Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Patrick Says He'll Play

'Believe what you will about the Sabres never offering Satan -- though it's more likely than not that an over-eager employee created the artwork "just in case" -- but Quinn is right; high salaried players like Satan won't draw a whole lot of interest from teams that are looking to sell off assets by the March 9 deadline. Why would they?' (Submitted by: Triptych94) … [Read more...] about Trade Supply Exceeding Market Demand

'Zhitnik is the most obvious candidate to be traded by the Sabres. He will become an unrestricted free agent this summer. The Sabres would risk letting him get away for nothing if they don't deal him.' … [Read more...] about This time, Zhitnik hopes trade winds don't blow him away

'Patrick likely will play Wednesday night against the Ottawa Senators. He isn't completely healthy and has limited strength in one arm, but the Sabres will take whatever they can get right now.' … [Read more...] about Patrick will play against Ottawa

'Left winger Milan Bartovic is heading back to the Sabres while right winger Norm Milley was returned to Rochester after a six-day call-up.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Milley to Rochester

'Satan says he hears all the talk, but it's useless to think about it. He has not asked for a trade, but was less than convincing when he said he could be happy either way.' … [Read more...] about Patrick Returns, Regier And Satan Speak About Trades

'In 38 games this season, the 40-year-old Patrick has three goals and five assists.' … [Read more...] about Patrick set to return for Sabres

'Sabres defenseman James Patrick is expected to return to the lineup Wednesday against Ottawa after missing 15 games because of a pinched nerve in his neck.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' Patrick cleared to play