'It's conceivable none of them could play in Salt Lake City.' … [Read more...] about The Games may begin with no Sabres
The Sabres Report - Dec 5, 2001
Canes tripped up
'Tuesday's three stars: 1. Erik Rasmussen, Buffalo: Priority No. 1 for Carolina this off-season: trade for Rasmussen so the Canes never have to play him again.' … [Read more...] about Canes tripped up
He's a real pain for the Canes
'It's an old story. He had two goals and two assists in four games against the Canes last season. Six of his 28 career goals and 10 of his 66 career points have come in 13 games against the Canes.' … [Read more...] about He's a real pain for the Canes
Bad things come in threes for Canes
'"We've got to get our heads our of our rear ends," O'Neill said.' … [Read more...] about Bad things come in threes for Canes
Sabres 4, Hurricanes 2
'"Early in the year, we couldn't buy a goal," Ruff said. "We made a lot of goalies look like all-stars. Now we're finding a way to get the puck across the line."' … [Read more...] about Sabres 4, Hurricanes 2
Buffalo 4, Carolina 2
'"Both of my goals tonight were tap-ins," Rasmussen said. "It really wasn't anything I did. Kozlov and Timmy just made good passes."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Carolina 2
The Sabres Report - Dec 4, 2001
Barnes line opens doors for Sabres
'The trio is on fire lately, amassing 26 points in the past six games.' … [Read more...] about Barnes line opens doors for Sabres
Mike Ramsey joins U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame
'Former Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mike Ramsey, a member of the gold medal 1980 U.S. Olympic team, was inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame in Eveleth, Minn., on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Mike Ramsey joins U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame
Carolina to start 'backup' goalie
'It will mark the eighth time in 29 contests an opponent has started a second-string goalie against Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Carolina to start 'backup' goalie
Sabres vs. Hurricanes
'G Martin Biron has not allowed more than three goals in a game since Nov. 10 and has a 2.24 GAA in his past eight starts.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Hurricanes
The Sabres Report - Dec 3, 2001
Ruff sends message
'"The message is the fact that we've got some guys in the minors who can step in and play, especially if we aren't getting production out of our forwards," said Sabres head coach, Lindy Ruff.' … [Read more...] about Ruff sends message
Gratton wants to give more
'And while Gratton might not be disgruntled or actively seeking a trade, he probably wouldn't leave Buffalo kicking and screaming if his circumstances didn't change for the better.' … [Read more...] about Gratton wants to give more
The Sabres Report - Dec 2, 2001
Sabres shutdown Crunch & Co.
It was billed as The Revenge of Captain Crunch. Michael Peca, known by Buffalo Sabres fans as Captain Crunch after all those years he terrorized opponents with his ferocious hits, now had his first chance to extract some revenge on the team that denied him a whole year's service in the NHL. Peca must have had this date circled on his calendar as soon as the NHL schedule … [Read more...] about Sabres shutdown Crunch & Co.
Barnes captains win over Islanders
'The Sabres have lost only once in their last six outings and, despite owning one of the league's worst road records, have won two straight away from HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Barnes captains win over Islanders
Slouching Slava is doing well at one thing: making Regier look bad
'The trade doesn't work for two basic reasons: Regier made the move on Dominik Hasek's terms rather than his own, and Kozlov has underachieved.' … [Read more...] about Slouching Slava is doing well at one thing: making Regier look bad