The Buffalo Sabres came home as vanquished warriors. They came home forlorn and downtrodden. They had left their homeland hoping to conquer lost territory, to make something happen to get their brethren excited and exonerating them again. Instead, the Sabres were slaughtered in every battle they fought. They were led by a modern day General Custer, Lindy Ruff, and his battle … [Read more...] about The conquered Sabres limp home
The Sabres Report - Nov 9, 2002
Sabres seeking scent of a victory
'They've scored seven times in their last seven games. They haven't won in nearly three weeks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres seeking scent of a victory
Zhitnik joins list of those sidelined
'As of Friday afternoon a little more than 11,000 tickets had been sold for tonight's game.' … [Read more...] about Zhitnik joins list of those sidelined
Empty seats
Every empty seat is a vote against keeping this team, and the votes are piling up. … [Read more...] about Empty seats
Scouting reports: Thrashers at Buffalo Sabres
'Atlanta is 5-6-1-0 against the Sabres, including 2-4-0-0 in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Scouting reports: Thrashers at Buffalo Sabres
The Sabres Report - Nov 8, 2002
Buffalo Sabres' Zhitnik Suspended Two Games for Kneeing Hlavac
'The incident took place at 17:23 of the first period when Zhitnik collided with Hlavac in the Sabres' zone. Zhitnik was assessed a five-minute major for kneeing and a game misconduct.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres' Zhitnik Suspended Two Games for Kneeing Hlavac
Why do Some Teams Stink?
The heat is on. It's on Buffalo Sabres general manager Darcy Regier. Already unpopular after several deals that have allowed name talent to leave only to be replaced by unprovens, Regier finds his team at a standstill. … [Read more...] about Why do Some Teams Stink?
Sabres defenseman suspended for two games
'Zhitnik will miss the Sabres' games against Atlanta on Saturday and Boston on Tuesday. He will also forfeit $39,074.08 that will go to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman suspended for two games
Sabres D Zhitnik suspended two games for kneeing incident
'Buffalo Sabres defenseman Alexei Zhitnik has been suspended two games without pay for a kneeing incident involving Carolina Hurricanes left wing Jan Hlavac, the NHL announced Friday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres D Zhitnik suspended two games for kneeing incident
Sabres offense still in deep freeze
The Sabres were blanked for the second time on the trip and finished with only six goals to their name. … [Read more...] about Sabres offense still in deep freeze
Good, bad and ugly
'"Classically played hockey game," Carolina coach Paul Maurice said. "A smooth-as-silk operation. You have to accept the fact that you're not going to be part of a masterpiece, that you're going to be part of a very ugly hockey game. And we did that. Sort of."' … [Read more...] about Good, bad and ugly
A shutout for Weekes
'Kevin Weekes came within 53 seconds of a shutout against the New Jersey Devils on Oct. 19. There would be no close call for the Carolina Hurricanes goalie on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about A shutout for Weekes
Sabre-rattling
'Maybe the hockey gods gave the Carolina Hurricanes a little payback on Thursday night.' … [Read more...] about Sabre-rattling
Carolina 2, Buffalo 0
A knee-to-knee hit by Buffalos Alexei Zhitnik on Jan Hlavac knocked Hlavac out of the game Friday night, but Zhitniks failure to play the puck set up the decisive goal in the Carolinas 2-0 victory over the Sabres. … [Read more...] about Carolina 2, Buffalo 0
The Sabres Report - Nov 7, 2002
Hurricanes 2, Sabres 0
Weekes was not tested much by one of the worst offenses in the NHL, stopping 26 shots for his ninth career shutout. … [Read more...] about Hurricanes 2, Sabres 0