Archives for September 2002

'"I've been pretty patient and I'll continue to be, but at the same time I want to move forward in my career. I've got to look at the situation and put my best foot forward and see what happens."' … [Read more...] about Askey refuses to fold after latest roster shuffle

'The Sabres and Adelphia Communications reached agreement on a five-year broadcast contract Tuesday, keeping the team on the Empire Sports Network and WNSA-FM. Financial details were not disclosed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres back on Empire

'Sabres personnel director Don Luce said Gaustad will be better off spending a year or two in Rochester, the Sabres' American Hockey League affiliate. "It's always possible for someone (like Gaustad) to make it, but is it the best thing for the player? Probably not," Luce said Monday from Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Focus on hockey

'Tonight at 6 p.m. at HSBC Arena, the Sabres will host their first "Tuesday With The Team," featuring a scrimmage, equipment sales and "Select-A-Seat" season ticket sales.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send six back to juniors

'The outlook for the Buffalo Sabres, both short- and long-term is not as gloomy as some would have you believe. They have excellent goaltending, a promising crop of young defensemen, good chemistry and a skilled coaching staff.' … [Read more...] about Sabres look to shake off 2001-02 slump

'"In this market, the Sabres never try to make Buffalo Sabres fans of Leafs' fans," said Katzman, a 37-year-old St. Catharines native. "We first and foremost promote NHL hockey. We're accessible and we're affordable."' … [Read more...] about Sabres wrap up camp

'OK, so the Buffalo Sabres training camp is only three days old. It was only a scrimmage. But even Sabres head coach was impressed with the line which produced three goals in one scrimmage.' … [Read more...] about Hecht a nice surprise at Sabres' training camp

'During a wide-ranging interview this week inside HSBC Arena, Regier provided new details about how the NHL is overseeing the team's operations, how the Sabres' administrative operation has changed and how team employees have reacted to the summer of uncertainty.' … [Read more...] about On thin ice

'McKee said he finished last season at 193 pounds and weighed in at Thursday's physical at 212. McKenney said McKee gained 9 pounds of completely fat-free mass.' … [Read more...] about McKee's 'summer job' produces size, strength

'"I was expecting (the pace) to be faster, but it's definitely faster than I expected it to be," said Paille, who wore No. 25 on the Sabres' white team. "I was a little nervous early on, but after the first period I settled down and I think I held my own after that."' … [Read more...] about A taste of the NHL

'"I've gone through Rochester and gone through being a backup," said Biron, a 25-year-old native of St. Charles, Que. "Hard work got me to where I am now, so I have to keep doing it the same way."' … [Read more...] about Nothing is for certain

'"No question there's going to be a learning process," McKee said Friday morning after practice at Jack Gatecliff Arena where the Sabres held their first workout of training camp. "Guys play 25 years of hockey and to change up something they've been doing their whole lives, there's going to be a period of adjustment."' … [Read more...] about Recent rule change has McKee re-thinking his plan of defence

'The Sabres opened camp Friday in Jack Gatecliff Arena with 52 players, some eager to erase the sting of missing the playoffs last season and others ready to earn a roster spot and ensure the postseason becomes a reality this year. Mair is one of the latter.' … [Read more...] about Mair, Sabres have much to prove

'In reality there might be one forward spot open, with second-year center/ winger Ales Kotalik and third-year right winger Norm Milley the two players who will be given the longest look.' … [Read more...] about Jobs scarce as Sabres start camp

'"I started out in the league as an offensive player, playing the power play in St. Louis," Hecht said Friday, Buffalo's first day of on-ice training camp workouts. "My second year I got shifted to the penalty killing line, and I think I made great strides in that area of my game."' … [Read more...] about Hecht looks to find a home in Buffalo