Archives for September 4, 2002

'A quick check of the numbers for Ruff's five seasons behind the Sabres' bench make it nothing short of mystifying to me how his job can be so lightly tossed about by critics who blame Ruff for the club's failure to make the playoffs last season.' … [Read more...] about Ruffing it out

'He has 51 goals and 110 points in three seasons with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Afinogenov agrees to multiyear deal with Sabres

'Financial terms of the deal were undisclosed. Afinogenov, celebrating his 23rd birthday, collected $800,000 last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to terms with RW Afinogenov

'"Max has established himself as one of the most exciting, young players in the league," Sabres General Manger Darcy Regier said in a press release. "His development over the past three seasons has been a tremendous asset to our organization as he has improved each season."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Re-Sign Right Wing Afinogenov to Multiyear Contract

'The Buffalo Sabres and Oxygen Sports will team up to offer the Icebreakers Program, for girls between 7 and 12 years old, which provides hockey instruction from some of the area's best coaches.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Oxygen Sports to help young players