Archives for August 5, 2002

'This is a delicate moment in the Sabres' 33-year history. Fans may be frustrated and they may be uncertain, but with a money-losing team on the block, only they can ensure the Sabres' survival here.' … [Read more...] about Skating on thin ice

'For the club's sales and marketing department it could be a chicken and egg scenario. The Sabres can't start selling long-term confidence in the club until its ownership issues are answered. And one of the keys to the new ownership scenario is the long-term, financial viability of the club, based in no small part on season ticket sales, corporate support and … [Read more...] about Campaign to sell Sabres tickets meets with chilly response

'So why are five groups competing for the privilege of investing in a proven money loser? Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier may have provided some insight when he talked about the league's commitment to restore competitive balance to the NHL when the next labor agreement is negotiated with players in 2004.' … [Read more...] about Trying to compete in the NHL