Before beating Ottawa at HSBC Arena on October 6, the Sabres had lost four of their previous five games at home dating back to last spring's playoff series with the Pens. One of the first steps towards successful teamwork is good, solid leadership. And it looks like the Sabres have found it in Stu Barnes.
Some trades stick out in our minds more than others.
Like March 23, 1999. Somehow, either through hypnosis, blackmail or use of a shotgun, Darcy Regier convinced Florida G.M. Bryan Murray to take Mike Wilson off our hands and give us Rhett Warrener and a draft pick in return. Regier had pulled off one of the most lopsided trades in franchise history. Lindy Ruff said the Nashville Predators appeared to be playing with six skaters most of the night. He was right.