Archives for August 2002

'The NHL rookie salary cap is $1.1 million a season, including a signing bonus, but not performance bonuses. If he plays in Rochester, his salary would be around $55,000-$70,000, but he could still collect a large signing bonus in the $300,000-$600,000 range.' … [Read more...] about No word yet from Miller

'Money, about $2 million, would make him realize his boys will be fine without him. "If Buffalo pays him and pays him really well, then he's gone," Michigan State assistant coach Dave McAuliffe said.' … [Read more...] about Goalie will sign if money is right

'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

'Approximately 6,500 season tickets have been sold for the approaching Sabres season. That might put the franchise in the top quarter of the American Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about If you want to keep the Sabres, stop your moping and pony up

'Gratton rumors lately involve the Anaheim Mighty Ducks and Columbus Blue Jackets.' … [Read more...] about Gratton signing doesn't ensure he'll stay

'Instead, it is the Sabres' volatile ownership situation - the NHL is controlling the team while the Rigases are being forced to sell - that persuaded at least two restricted free agents to sign now.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Warrener, two others

'It's time to stop living in the past, to give the guy a break. Bettman's the best friend Buffalo hockey has at the moment, the main reason the team will be here this season and, in all likelihood, for many seasons to come.' … [Read more...] about Give Bettman a pat on back, not a punch