Archives for September 2002

'The Sabres will visit a number of Niagara area schools this afternoon, as well as the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Niagara Falls.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hit the ice at Gatecliff Arena

'"It's the first time I was here, so I was nervous to see how I would do," said Paille, Buffalo's second pick (20th overall) in the first round of the 2002 entry draft. "I've been training all summer so I was excited and nervous. It's been hard to sleep."' … [Read more...] about Paille makes the big jump

'"I'm not worried about it. I'm going to go out and play. The doctors have been great to me. They checked me out and told me everything's fine. I'm obviously going to have to change helmets this year and think about wearing a (face) shield. Other than that, I'm ready to go."' … [Read more...] about Concussion healed, Barnes is aching for action

'They said the hockey franchise's economic impact on Buffalo and Erie County has been estimated at $84 million a year.' … [Read more...] about Backers from business get pep talk as Sabres aim for season-ticket goal

'The reason ticket sales are lagging is that Buffalo hockey fans were discouraged by what they saw last season. It wasn't just that the team missed the playoffs; that's bound to happen on occasion. What bothered them most of all is that the Sabres were wildly inconsistent, a team without an identity and, most damaging of all, exceptionally boring.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans simply want quality product

'The Buffalo Sabres intrasquad scrimmage at the ESL Sports Centre on Thursday night may be a sign of things to come. The Sabres and rink management are discussing proposals that would bring at least a portion of the NHL training camp to Rochester in future years.' … [Read more...] about Sabres may spend more time in area

'"Earlier in the summer when it all started out, I think the guys were worried about it more than they are now. I thought about it a few times before I got my contract, but that was it for me," Warrener said. "The guys realize we have to focus on playing hockey and winning games."' … [Read more...] about Sabres get back to business of hockey

'Is Ruff's job safe? Ruff is understated, smart, articulate and good at what he does. When new ownership comes in, it could mean squat.' … [Read more...] about Sabres: Mired in transition

'Buffalo Sabres forward Maxim Afinogenov will miss the start of training camp after being hit in the head by a puck during a scrimmage in Russia last week.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo's Afinogenov to miss start of camp

'"There was a great amount of difficulty in May and June from a cash flow standpoint," he said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres anxious to start

'The mere mention of bankruptcy also generates fears the sale could be further delayed or even lead to the Sabres' leaving Buffalo. Bankruptcy would jeopardize the 25-year HSBC Arena lease the Sabres signed with the county in 1996. If the lease were nullified, the door would be open for the Sabres to move elsewhere.' … [Read more...] about Giambra's assessment of Sabres draws fire

'Sources at the NHL offices in New York tell FOXSports.com that the county executive was way out of line on this and that bankruptcy is not the path down which the Sabres are headed.' … [Read more...] about Not so fast

'The Sabres' debt is worth more than the franchise's expected sale price -- projected to be between $85 million and $100 million.' … [Read more...] about Bettman: Inappropriate to suggest Sabres bankruptcy

'Sitting at his desk in his office at Joe Louis Arena, Holland called back. He and Regier gabbed a little while. The conversation was casual. Then Regier got to the point. "We're going to move Dominik Hasek," he said. "Are you interested?"' … [Read more...] about The dominant deal

'For the third straight season, the Sabres will kick off their training camp in St. Catharines with the entire squad of players set to hit the ice Friday at 9 a.m. at Jack Gatecliff Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sharpen their blades