Archives for June 2001

'Who would you blame? This one was booted at every level, so you have four choices. Close your eyes and take your pick.' … [Read more...] about There's plenty of blame for why Zigomanis deal came undone

'One of the more amusing aspects of the parting shots made by retired Sabre Doug Gilmour about Empire's "Hockey Hotline" and co-hosts Mike Robitaille and Brian Blessing is the popularity of that program with Sabres owner John Rigas.' … [Read more...] about Rome and Dickerson home in on new locations

'Barring an arbitrator's ruling, former Buffalo Sabres draft choice Michael Zigomanis is about to become fair game for the rest of the National Hockey League. Three prospects, including Zigomanis, will re-enter this month's NHL draft after the league failed Thursday to reach a compromise with the NHL Players' Association to validate their disputed … [Read more...] about Zigomanis may go back in draft pool

'The preseason schedule, announced on Thursday, features six games, including two matchups against Northeast Division rival Toronto and the team's first-ever visit to Columbus. The Sabres will open training camp on Tuesday, Sept. 11.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' preseason schedule set

'"The risk is with the GMs," he said. "Whether there is a power outage or a jammed fax, it is their obligation."' … [Read more...] about Players blown back to draft

A stunned Dallas crowd looked on in disbelief as the Sabres poured off the bench and mobbed Jason Woolley. … [Read more...] about June 8, 1999 o Sabres take Game 1 of finals in overtime

'Zigomanis' agent Don Meehan was not immediately available for comment, but had said earlier this week that he would file a grievance should his client's contract be rejected.' … [Read more...] about NHL rejects contracts; three prospects must re-enter draft

'But General Manager Darcy Regier says that, no matter where Hasek lands in October, backup goaltender Martin Biron will continue to wear the image of a snorting buffalo across his chest.' … [Read more...] about Regier has no plans to trade Biron

'The contract has the blessing of both parties, so it's hard to imagine an arbitrator ruling that Zigomanis has to be tossed back in the draft. But if that happens, it will serve Darcy Regier right for dragging the negotiations up to the NHL's 5 p.m. deadline last Friday. Maybe the Rigas family thinks it's cute to put things off, but it's getting … [Read more...] about It'd be a shame if Regier's stall lost Zigomanis

'The Buffalo Sabres had come to terms with 1999 draft pick Michael Zigomanis. The two sides had signed on the dotted line, and everything was in place by the National Hockey League's deadline. The champagne was chilled and ready. And then the league called, and said to forget it.' … [Read more...] about Sabres haven't shut Zigomanis file despite contract snags

'Miller, a fifth round draft choice by the Buffalo Sabres in 1999, helped the Spartans to the Central Collegiate Hockey Association regular season and playoff championships last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' draft choice named top player

'Sources tell FOXSports.com that the two-time Hart Trophy winner (league MVP) and five-time Vezina Trophy (possibly six as the league's best netminder) can be had for just the cost of a contract, but that's being emphatically denied by Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier.' … [Read more...] about Sabres may let Hasek go

'The RBR report lists the value of all the publicly traded Rigas holdings at $1.24 billion. The report is based on April 30 closing prices of the Rigas-controlled Adelphia Communications stock. The stock closed that day $36.36 a share. The report is based strictly on the Rigas' publicly traded properties. Not included are their privately held ventures, including the … [Read more...] about List of radio moguls ranks John Rigas 5th-wealthiest owner

The Sabres Edge offers a month-by-month retrospective of the season past. … [Read more...] about From Dreams to Dejection: The magic and miseries of the 2000-2001 Sabres' season

'Citing questions regarding the proposed contract, the NHL rejected a deal the Sabres and Zigomanis' agent had negotiated and filed prior to Friday's 5 p.m. deadline to sign 1999 draft picks.' … [Read more...] about NHL rejects Sabres contract with Zigomanis