'Heading into last weekend, Vaclav Varada had as many suspensions as he had goals.' … [Read more...] about Varada, Sabres on streaks
The Sabres Report - Jan 9, 2002
Sabres know stretch drive is here already
'Great motivator, fear is.' … [Read more...] about Sabres know stretch drive is here already
Shame on them
'"We were pretty piss-poor in front of [Skudra]," Baron said. "We had no coverage all night."' … [Read more...] about Shame on them
Burke gives Vasiljevs Olympic OK, not Skudra
'Buffalo has told Miroslav Satan he's free to join Slovakia for qualifying, but he won't miss any Sabres games. He'll play three games in three nights, hopping between Ottawa, Salt Lake City (to face Germany) and Buffalo from Feb. 8-10.' … [Read more...] about Burke gives Vasiljevs Olympic OK, not Skudra
Auld news is good news
'3 - Good scoring chances Miroslav Satan had that Peter Skudra foiled. Satan also hit the post with an open net and Skudra facing the wrong way.' … [Read more...] about Auld news is good news
Defence deserts Canucks
'Vancouver was miserable in its own end and without some solid goaltending by Skudra, the game would not have been as close as it turned out to be.' … [Read more...] about Defence deserts Canucks
Sabres 3, Canucks 2
'Tim Connolly scored the eventual game-winner and goalie Martin Biron stopped 26 shots to record his first home victory since Nov. 23 and second win in his last 11 appearances.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 3, Canucks 2
Buffalo 3, Vancouver 2
'Buffalo has posted back-to-back victories for the first time since a season-high three-game winning streak from November 28-December 4.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Vancouver 2
The Sabres Report - Jan 8, 2002
Sabres start homestand humming a desperate tune
'"Desperation" is not supposed to be uttered with 40 games left in the season, but the Buffalo Sabres are already in a postseason crunch.' … [Read more...] about Sabres start homestand humming a desperate tune
Biron makes up with two old pals
'His goal posts.' … [Read more...] about Biron makes up with two old pals
Sabres vs. Canucks
'The Sabres have not won consecutive games since they won three straight Nov. 28-Dec. 4.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Canucks
Crawford won't take Essensa bait
'"Bob played some remarkably good games for us," Crawford said. "Unfortunately with players, they get older.' … [Read more...] about Crawford won't take Essensa bait
End of the road for Essensa?
'"His numbers speak for themselves," Ruff said of Essensa, who is now No. 3 in the Buffalo goaltending rotation. "I guess lack of confidence is what you'd have to call it in Bob. There's numbers there that are cause for concern."' … [Read more...] about End of the road for Essensa?
The Sabres Report - Jan 7, 2002
Sabres mid-season report
'With 40 games remaining, the Sabres have 37 points. Getting 90 points in a season usually assures a team will make the playoffs. That means the Sabres have to get 53 more points out of a possible 80. That's a big order.' … [Read more...] about Sabres mid-season report
Biron comes through as Sabres tame Wild
'The Sabres scored twice on the power play, successfully killed all six short-handed situations they faced against one of the NHL's best power plays and showed the kind of stifling defense they have played in seasons past.' … [Read more...] about Biron comes through as Sabres tame Wild