The Thrashers have won just three times in their last 21 games. Yet the win over the Sabres Tuesday night lets them say they've won two of their last three games. … [Read more...] about Chilly Buffalo hosts Hotlanta
The Sabres Report - Feb 15, 2001
Woolley at a loss about play
'But when he looks at the 2000-01 stat sheet, Woolley sees a disappointment. With only one goal and 13 assists in 45 games, Woolley seems unlikely to reach the 30-point plateau he has surpassed in all of the last six years. A year-old knee injury has kept him underconditioned, and that has led to an agonizing cycle of shaky play and "healthy scratch" … [Read more...] about Woolley at a loss about play
Audette knows Sabre talks are no bargain
'"I left on a little sour note," Audette said. "I spent (nine) years in the organization, gave my whole body to it. Or at least the bottom half," he added, in reference to three major knee surgeries. "I think my demands were not excessive," Audette said. "They were in the market. I still don't regret anything I did. In the end it … [Read more...] about Audette knows Sabre talks are no bargain
The Sabres Report - Feb 14, 2001
Sabres GM close to agreeing to six-year deal
'Financial terms were not disclosed, but team ownership said Wednesday that the deal should be completed within the next few days.' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM close to agreeing to six-year deal
Hasek not on trading block
'"We have no intention of trading Dominik Hasek,'' Regier said, dousing growing speculation that the team may have to deal the goalie, who could make as much as $9 million next season.' … [Read more...] about Hasek not on trading block
A split personality
Hey, guys, do you ever get that annoying double-stream of urine? You know, one branch is in the bowl while the other is trickling down the side of the toilet? … [Read more...] about A split personality
Ferraro drives home his point
How does a 36-year-old veteran like Ray Ferraro demonstrate leadership? By hard work and hustle. … [Read more...] about Ferraro drives home his point
Sabres can't swat Thrashers
'The Sabres have been emulating the buffalo on their uniform sweaters lately. Put them in a fight against a fierce, snarling opponent, and they'll dig in and battle. But let an inconsequential gnat of a team near them, and they'll let the parasite feast.' … [Read more...] about Sabres can't swat Thrashers
Ferraro caps night with second hat trick
'Ferraro left little doubt again Tuesday night he still can perform on those 36-year-old legs. He scored three goals, his second hat trick of the season and 10th of his career, and Hnat Domenichelli tallied twice, including the winner with 5:53 left, as the Thrashers rallied for a 5-4 victory over the Buffalo Sabres before 14,062 at Philips Arena.' … [Read more...] about Ferraro caps night with second hat trick
Game report
'Ray Ferraro scored three goals and Hnat Domenichelli added two as the Thrashers took the first half of a home-and-home series with Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Game report
Thrashers 5, Sabres 4
'It was 3-3 with 8:47 to play when Vaclav Varada gave the Sabres the lead. But Buffalo, which trailed three times in the game, couldn't come back for a fourth time after Ferraro and Domenichelli connected late.' … [Read more...] about Thrashers 5, Sabres 4
Atlanta 5, Buffalo 4
'The defensive-minded Sabres have surrendered nine goals in the last two games. They blew a two-goal lead on Sunday in a 4-3 home loss to Montreal.' … [Read more...] about Atlanta 5, Buffalo 4
The Sabres Report - Feb 13, 2001
Thrashers are taking a beating
The Thrashers have surprised many NHL experts and media members with their surges -- albeit infrequently -- during the season … [Read more...] about Thrashers are taking a beating
Sabres hope for rebound in Atlanta
'"The (2-1 OT win) against Ottawa basically means nothing when you go in the next night and lose to Montreal," he said. "When you play that poor defensively, you're going to lose hockey games."' … [Read more...] about Sabres hope for rebound in Atlanta
The Sabres Report - Feb 12, 2001
Poulin pops up to upset Sabres
With five goals in his last four games, two of which have won games, one can see Patrick Poulin's name popping up more often as one of the stars in the spotlight. … [Read more...] about Poulin pops up to upset Sabres