Archives for July 26, 2002

'"His passion for coaching, and his knowledge of the game will be an excellent addition to our coaching staff," Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Arniel as assistant coach

'The former Sabre was teammates with Lindy Ruff for 4 seasons while playing in Buffalo. He appeared in 295 games scoring 64 goals and 74 assists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Hire New Assistant Coach

'No, the news is all good out of Buffalo, said commissioner Bettman. Five groups, each one more interested than the other, are anxious to buy in Buffalo and operate in a decent but decaying city, home of a team playing in a new oversized arena before a dwindling fan base.' … [Read more...] about The Last Word

'The commissioner might not have leveled a gun at the community's head, but the implication all day was clear: The community has to show its support - at the ticket window. Or else.' … [Read more...] about Bettman sees season tickets as crucial to Sabres' fate

'"The Sabres are running off the same exact budget and projections and assumptions they put together before all of this happened. . . . This club will run into the season whether or not new ownership is in place by September or October or November. This club will run as its fans expect it to."' … [Read more...] about League lets Sabres take care of business

'Bettman should stop acting as if the NHL is doing Buffalo some kind of favor by having a team here. The fact is, he needs you as much as you need his league.' … [Read more...] about Bettman fails to understand fans' feelings

'The NHL's decision to adopt the Bandits makes sound economic sense since many of the Sabres' sponsorship deals include both the hockey and lacrosse teams. "The hockey team has the rights to run the building, and the hockey team owns the Bandits," Bettman said. "So that package is there."' … [Read more...] about Bandits stay in business, will be operated by NHL