Archives for August 13, 2002

'The Sabres are hoping to score big when it comes to their upcoming marketing campaign, one part is expected to feature prominent Buffalonians who already have season tickets encouraging others to get theirs, and the Buffalo Partnership is launching a "Business Backs the Sabres" effort to sell the 12 and 1/2 vacant luxury suites and help with those season tickets … [Read more...] about Sabres Launching Ambitious New Marketing Campaign

'Peca told Eyewitness News reporter John Kosich, "You certainly wonder about the terms 'we'll show you the books' when it comes to negotiations and all that. I mean obviously that's not a very credible source of information anymore."' … [Read more...] about Peca on the Rigas saga

Sometime this week, a group of investors headed by OHL Erie owner Sherry Bassin will make a bid for the Sabres. The Buffalo News reports the group could include former Sabres star Pat LaFontaine. … [Read more...] about New season, fresh start — especially for Sabres

'Clearly, the Sabres have been plagued by a chicken-egg problem: Prospective season-ticket buyers want to see the team's ownership clarified, but potential new owners want to see a stronger ticket base. Which comes first? Probably a dramatic hike in ticket sales.' … [Read more...] about Marketing of the Sabres to start soon

'If Bassin buys the team, there's a darned good chance one Ted Nolan will be back behind the Sabres' bench, smart suits and all. You looking for percentages? Try roughly 99.99 percent Nolan will return to Buffalo this season.' … [Read more...] about Team Bassin would include Ted Nolan

'The Buffalo Sabres have signed forwards Francois Methot and Jason Botterill to contracts.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign pair of forwards to deals

'If Bassin winds up running the Sabres, it shouldn't be long before Nolan is back doing the job he never should have lost.' … [Read more...] about Future uncertain for Bills, Sabres as comeback 2002 season looms large