'The line of Simon Gagne, Jeremy Roenick and Justin Williams has been hot. The trio has combined for five goals and eight assists in three games. But that's the only line that's producing.' … [Read more...] about "New Look" Flyers Face Sabres
The Sabres Report - Oct 10, 2001
Time does not ease pain
'Yes, Buffalo and Philadelphia are shades of the teams that took the ice last April for the Stanley Cup playoffs, but, still bitter rivals, the teams will be playing for nothing less than superiority or redemption.' … [Read more...] about Time does not ease pain
Savvy Regier has a heart; B's look to sting division rivals
Kudos to Darcy Regier for helping out in the recent Sabres-Rangers game with the “fourth jerseys.” These jerseys were auctioned off to assist in funding the recovery efforts in New York City. … [Read more...] about Savvy Regier has a heart; B's look to sting division rivals
Flyers loaded with incentive on return trip to Buffalo
'"I think in their case they'd like to come in and make amends for it," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "You don't like to be embarrassed. It was a game where it just seemed like everything we did went right, and every mistake they made we put it in the net. It led to a night they'd like to forget. It'll give them some added incentive … [Read more...] about Flyers loaded with incentive on return trip to Buffalo
Warrener, McKee searching for pluses
'The Buffalo Sabres' defensive partners find themselves in unfamiliar territory after three games. They enter tonight's game against the Philadelphia Flyers tied for last on the team with an uncharacteristic minus-4 rating.' … [Read more...] about Warrener, McKee searching for pluses
Sabres vs. Flyers
'Of teams the Sabres have played 50 times, the Flyers hold the only winning record. The Sabres are 40-59-19 (.419) against them.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Flyers
Tonight's Game
'The Flyers should see Martin Biron in nets, as he is the heir to Dominik Hasek. Biron has a 2.02 goals-against average and .923 save percentage in two games.' … [Read more...] about Tonight's Game
The Sabres Report - Oct 9, 2001
Three games not too soon to give Sabres some advice
I've come up with some early-season comments and suggestions for the organization. It's never too early for an observant fan to speak up. … [Read more...] about Three games not too soon to give Sabres some advice
The Sabres Report - Oct 8, 2001
Regier rewarded
'GM's usually sign deals for three or four years. To get six is almost unheard of these days.' … [Read more...] about Regier rewarded
Hockey weather brings best and worst of Sabres, and a new captain
The Sabres opened up the regular season this week with one win, one loss and one overtime loss. This isn't the kind of start I would have liked, but I'm not too worried yet. There have been flashes of great play along with a lot of "duh" plays. If this continues after October, then I will worry. … [Read more...] about Hockey weather brings best and worst of Sabres, and a new captain
Sabres tickets remain among NHL's best buys report shows
'TMR (http://www.teammarketing.com) calculates the Sabres to have the 24th-highest ticket prices among the 30 NHL teams and about $7 per seat below the average ticket price, $49.86, up 4.5 percent from last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres tickets remain among NHL's best buys report shows
Bills slow start could boost Sabres ticket sales
'Can there be a benefit to the Bills 0-3 start? Though no one involved would ever publicly admit it, there is a good chance the Sabres can gain some fans.' … [Read more...] about Bills slow start could boost Sabres ticket sales
Night of emotions hits home for Ruff
'Ruff, a former Ranger, spent an hour around the ground zero perimeter with General Manager Darcy Regier and a few other members of the Sabres' front office.' … [Read more...] about Night of emotions hits home for Ruff
Two-goal lead not enough
'The Buffalo Sabres can't be expected to score in the final minute every night.' … [Read more...] about Two-goal lead not enough
Rangers Need Extra Time to Beat Sabres
'Leetch's younger brother, Eric, arrived in the United States yesterday morning from the Middle East, where he is serving as an Army captain in the Green Berets.The younger Leetch is scheduled to be married in two weeks. And the Ranger defenseman was especially relieved to know that his brother had gotten home.' … [Read more...] about Rangers Need Extra Time to Beat Sabres