'"It's a loss. You just hope this injury isn't something that hurts his career," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff told the Buffalo News.' … [Read more...] about Sabres LW Kozlov out 6-8 weeks with Achilles injury
The Sabres Report - Jan 1, 2002
The Sabres Report - Dec 31, 2001
Rasmussen returns to Sabres lineup
'Buffalo forward Erik Rasmussen returned to the Sabres lineup Monday against Carolina after missing seven games because of a bruised left knee.' … [Read more...] about Rasmussen returns to Sabres lineup
With Kozlov gone, Sabres must think offense
'Brown will be the temporary replacement for Kozlov.' … [Read more...] about With Kozlov gone, Sabres must think offense
Sabres vs. Hurricanes
'About 2,500 tickets remain for tonight's game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Hurricanes
Sabres' Slava Kozlov Out Two Months With Torn Achilles' Tendon
'Two-thirds of the tendon was severed and 60 stitches were needed to repair the wound, the team said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' Slava Kozlov Out Two Months With Torn Achilles' Tendon
Kozlov to miss two months
'A preliminary report said two-third of Kozlov's tendon was severed and took approximately 60 stitches to close the wound.' … [Read more...] about Kozlov to miss two months
The Sabres Report - Dec 30, 2001
Sabres Week in review
This was a week where the Sabres proclaimed that they were going to turn it around. After losing to the Toronto Maple Leafs last Saturday, the Sabres took their Christmas break and came back determined to turn their season around. … [Read more...] about Sabres Week in review
Kozlov injured as Sabres tie Blue Jackets
'"There was a trail of blood coming off the ice," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "We knew it was serious."' … [Read more...] about Kozlov injured as Sabres tie Blue Jackets
Pyatt proves his worth during call-up to NHL
'"He's played a good, sound game for us, and he's used his size down low to control play a lot of times. He's still trying to get comfortable with the guys he skates with, but he's played well."' … [Read more...] about Pyatt proves his worth during call-up to NHL
Stalemate between Gratton and Ruff grows more stale every day
'Chris Gratton hasn't spoken with Sabres coach Lindy Ruff in weeks. In fact, the center couldn't remember the last time they had a conversation.' … [Read more...] about Stalemate between Gratton and Ruff grows more stale every day
Power-play goals not enough for Jackets
'The problem was the Blue Jackets couldn't hold either lead for more than 86 seconds and they needed a third power- play goal they didn't get. The curse of losing four in a row and 10 of 12 barely abated.' … [Read more...] about Power-play goals not enough for Jackets
Harkins lights up power play
The Blue Jackets lone December power-play goal before last night came Dec. 1. … [Read more...] about Harkins lights up power play
Draft pick shines in Europe
Kozlovs right Achilles tendon was almost completely cut when he collided with Blue Jackets center Tyler Wright at 8:06 of the second period. Teammates helped Kozlov to the bench...The cut required 60 stitches. … [Read more...] about Draft pick shines in Europe
Game wrapup
[Stu Barnes] was a presence all night. Tied the score at 2 with a gritty goal late in the third period. … [Read more...] about Game wrapup
The Sabres Report - Dec 29, 2001
Sabres 2, Blue Jackets 2
They hit a seeing-eye dog on the power play that went through traffic. But we came right back and tied the game up. … [Read more...] about Sabres 2, Blue Jackets 2