Archives for April 7, 2004

'''My gut feeling from what I see on both sides is there's not going to be a season,'' Satan said.' … [Read more...] about NHL labor dispute looms as Sabres head into offseason

'''I think in past years, one night you'd get Marty Biron `A,' one night you got Marty Biron `B,' and then some night there would be Marty Biron `C,''' he said. ''But if you look at all the tapes of my last 25 games, they're all the same. They all show where I was under control, where I was calm, I wasn't fighting … [Read more...] about Biron finally emerging as Sabres top goalie

'“We’re definitely prepared -- if it comes to it -- to be locked out for a year,” Sabres defenseman Jay McKee said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prepare for long offseason

'"It could get very ugly," Sabres winger Mike Grier said. "Both sides are fairly passionate about their stance and what they believe in. If neither side is willing to compromise, it could be a long time."' … [Read more...] about Sabres are ready to sit awhile

'While with the Sabres, he averaged just over 15 minutes of ice time per game. By the end of the season, he was often playing 20 minutes. The Sabres even adjusted their lineup to create a permanent spot for Roy by trading veteran center Curtis Brown. ”They were saying, ‘You can be our third-line center,’” said Roy, who scored 9-10 -- 19 in 49 NHL … [Read more...] about Returnees eager for playoffs

'A lack of knowledge about current players and systems was thought to be a reason Sather did not hire Nolan two summers ago, but Nolan now laughs that off. "Well, I didn't know anybody in Buffalo the first time I got there, either," he said. "But I have to say I'm probably the most aware of who is in this league now than I've ever been. And my … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabres coach hopes presentation impresses Sather

'All three will be in the line-up for the Amerks final three regular season games beginning Wednesday at Toronto.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Send Help to Rochester

'The three forwards were made available following the conclusion of the Sabres season on Saturday night.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo sends Taylor, Roy and Bartovic back to Rochester