'Varada went on to say that Fleury's postgame comments from Nov. 10 - that Varada is out to only injure opposing players - were hurtful and that Fleury's off-ice problems were fair game for discussion.' … [Read more...] about Varada Rips Theo – And It's Personal
The Sabres Report - Nov 28, 2001
Richter allows Rangers to rally to tie Sabres
'Whenever the Rangers get a point they don't think they deserve, Mike Richter is usually the reason they got it.' … [Read more...] about Richter allows Rangers to rally to tie Sabres
Ruff denies shot at Fleury was about abuse woes
'"I know nothing of Theo's personal life. I never mentioned his personal life," Ruff said. "I was aware afterwards that (reporters) can interpret any quote any way you want."' … [Read more...] about Ruff denies shot at Fleury was about abuse woes
Rangers 2, Sabres 2
'"Not a lot of guys had legs, and nobody had a good feeling," coach Ron Low said. "But Richter said, 'We'll keep it close.' And we kept it close. We found a way."' … [Read more...] about Rangers 2, Sabres 2
NY Rangers 2, Buffalo 2 (ot)
'Both teams had four shots in overtime, but the Rangers had the better scoring chances.' … [Read more...] about NY Rangers 2, Buffalo 2 (ot)
The Sabres Report - Nov 27, 2001
Kozlov sounds off following benching
'"They traded for me so they've got to play me or they've got to trade me," Kozlov told Buffalo's WGR Radio after learning he wasn't going to play against the New York Rangers. "I'm not going to watch the games from the press box. I've got to make a decision on what I'm going to do next."' … [Read more...] about Kozlov sounds off following benching
Sabres get reinforcements for grudge match with Rangers
'"By making those comments, he showed he knows absolutely nothing about where I've been, what I've done and how far I've come."' … [Read more...] about Sabres get reinforcements for grudge match with Rangers
Sabres vs. Rangers
'With a goal and nine assists on the power play, Zhitnik has been in on 10 of the Sabres' 17 power-play goals this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Rangers
Fleury: Ruff crossed the line
'Ruff was unavailable Monday, but probably will have to answer for his comments before the Rangers and Sabres meet tonight at HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Fleury: Ruff crossed the line
Rangers at Buffalo Sabres
'The Rangers were short-handed 22 times and allowed five power-play goals in losing their last two games. Conversely, they are 0-for-17 over the last three games on their power play.' … [Read more...] about Rangers at Buffalo Sabres
Rangers' Fleury still angry at Sabres
'Fleury took that to mean his fight with substance abuse, for which he sought and received treatment late last season and over the summer.' … [Read more...] about Rangers' Fleury still angry at Sabres
Mocking Fleury? Now That's Ruff
'Fleury said he has heard other references to his personal problems on the ice this season but found those less objectionable because they were made in the heat of battle.' … [Read more...] about Mocking Fleury? Now That's Ruff
Spite night for Rangers
'"I don't think you should ever get into anybody's personal life if you're a coach," Ranger head coach Ron Low declared, eyes blazing.' … [Read more...] about Spite night for Rangers
Fleury's Ruff Response
'"I think he did cross a line," Fleury said. "I would think, being a coach in the NHL, that he would have a little more class than what he showed, saying what he said. I'm not going to get into a war of words with someone that obviously doesn't understand what I've been through."' … [Read more...] about Fleury's Ruff Response
Fleury willing to talk with Ruff
'"For Theo to call Varada an embarrassment to the game, well, he's been as much an embarrassment to the league the last couple of years as any player," Ruff said. To the Rangers, the meaning of the statement was clear -- Ruff was talking about Fleury's admission of a substance-abuse problem and subsequent entry into a rehabilitation program last … [Read more...] about Fleury willing to talk with Ruff