Archives for August 22, 2002

'Alan Maislin says the group is not worried about the threat of lawsuits and the looming debt the team owes Adelphia Communciations, Maislin says he will let the attorneys figure it all out, right now, he says, the focus is on the bid.' … [Read more...] about Group still working on offer for Sabres

'Rick Comley, beginning his first season as MSU coach, said he has not been informed of a final decision, but doesn't expect Miller to be with the Spartans this season. "As far as I know, nothing has changed. And as I've said all along, I think he's close to leaving,'' Comley said. "But until he announces it ... He hasn't told me … [Read more...] about Miller on verge of leaving MSU

'Wednesday, Golisano met for an hour and 45 minutes with developer Carl Paladino, former Sabres President Larry Quinn and three attorneys from a Rochester law firm, including G. Steven Pigeon, the Erie County Democratic Party chairman. The meeting focused on the Sabres' financial situation, the issues surrounding HSBC Arena, Canadian television, and the … [Read more...] about Serious candidate or vain billionaire?

'Biron signed his most significant autograph Wednesday in HSBC Arena. He stroked his signature on the bottom of a two-year, $4.1 million agreement that was reached Aug. 7, the day before his scheduled arbitration hearing.' … [Read more...] about Biron's summer has a signature event

'The Sabres, who have about 6,700 season ticket holders, are under a league mandate to get at least 10,800 season ticket subscribers. The team, with the new marketing campaign, has set its own goal of 12,000 full and partial season ticket holders. "We recognize the challenge," said Darcy Regier, Sabres' general manager.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to Buffalo fans: 'It's our team, Let's keep it that way'