'Buffalo is attempting to trade LW Miroslav Satan, its leading scorer the past six seasons and highest-paid player with a $4.75 million salary. Satan, 29, has only four goals in his past 21 games. GM Darcy Regier, who acknowledged yesterday he is shopping Satan, apparently is operating under orders from new owner Thomas Golisano, who is believed to be unhappy with the … [Read more...] about Penguins Report
The Sabres Report - Dec 17, 2003
Pens win back-to-back
'"It's been a long time since I've won two games in a row, but I'll take everything right now," he said. "It's just good to see us working like that and win some games."' … [Read more...] about Pens win back-to-back
Pens keep believing in miracles
'They fell behind early, as has also been their habit, but Brian Holzinger's fifth goal in nine games knotted things at 1-1. The Penguins kept the effort up from there, generating chances the only way they can, by cycling and trying to create traffic in front and by countering in transition when the system allowed.' … [Read more...] about Pens keep believing in miracles
Pittsburgh 2, Buffalo 1
'The Sabres waited on the ice for about a minute after the game ended -- the game's three stars were being announced -- as the video replay judge reviewed whether Brown's shot crossed the goal line.' … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh 2, Buffalo 1
Sabres' Drury out 7-10 days
'Drury was hurt on an apparently routine hit, and the Sabres initially didn't think the injury was serious.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' Drury out 7-10 days
Sabres' Drury out with shoulder injury
'Buffalo Sabres center Chris Drury will be out of the lineup for at least a week after he suffered a separated right shoulder during the Sabres' 2-1 loss to Pittsburgh on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' Drury out with shoulder injury
Pittsburgh 2, Buffalo 1
'"Anytime you're going through something like this, it's frustrating," said Brown, whose team's next two games are against New Jersey and Ottawa. "I don't know how you can say this is more frustrating than last year. It's a downturn. Nobody's going to help us out of it, just ourselves."' … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh 2, Buffalo 1
Sabres Skid Continues Against NHL’s Worst Team
'The Buffalo loss looks uglier when you look at some of the Pittsburgh statistics from this season. The Sabres only registered one goal, two in the two meetings between these teams this season, despite the Penguins giving up 107 goals this year, most in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Skid Continues Against NHL’s Worst Team
The Sabres Report - Dec 16, 2003
Sabres prospect named captain for Canadian National Junior team
'''When I was named captain I was pretty excited,'' Paille said in a telephone conference call. ''I was really honored to know that the coaches have a lot of confidence in me to help this team win a gold medal. I believe it's one of the greatest accomplishments, with the exception of getting a gold medal.''' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect named captain for Canadian National Junior team
Poor on ice and off, Penguins are reeling
'The Penguins have replaced the Buffalo Sabres as the NHL's poster children for poverty.' … [Read more...] about Poor on ice and off, Penguins are reeling
Briere, Afinogenov battle
'"A little spirit's good," said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff. "Max is good for getting under the other guys' skin at practice."' … [Read more...] about Briere, Afinogenov battle
Sabres vs. Penguins
'The Sabres are 1-6-3 in their past 10 games at Pittsburgh and are winless there in five straight.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Penguins
Penguins Report
'Have gone 3-20-5 in past 28 visits to Mellon Arena. ... Are 2-13 when allowing first goal.' … [Read more...] about Penguins Report
Scouting the Sabres
'They have scored five goals on 62 shots in their last three games.' … [Read more...] about Scouting the Sabres
The Sabres Report - Dec 15, 2003
Drury's game takes baby steps
'The Sabres desperately need Drury to return to form. He has never scored fewer than 20 goals in a season, but he has only five through 31 games.' … [Read more...] about Drury's game takes baby steps