'"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
Archives for September 2002
Sabres, Oxygen Sports to help young players
'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
Woolley not sure why he's in the doghouse
'Coming into this season, the Sabres have at least eight defensemen, including Woolley, that could make the team. Besides Woolley they include Alexei Zhitnik, James Patrick, Dmitri Kalinin, Jay McKee, Rhett Warrener, Brian Campbell and Henrik Tallinder. It is no hidden secret that Ruff will keep seven defensemen. That could make somebody expendable.' … [Read more...] about Woolley not sure why he's in the doghouse
Crisis thrusts Sabres' Regier into leadership role
'"He deserves credit for exerting a calming influence on a volatile situation," said Gary Bettman, National Hockey League commissioner.' … [Read more...] about Crisis thrusts Sabres' Regier into leadership role
Sabres need partners to buy into ticket goals
'Imagine that: Cities such as Nashville, Atlanta and Columbus can sell more season tickets than a hockey hotbed like Buffalo, a league member for 32 years. Given the economic state of this area, however, that's reality. So, too, is the fact that the Rigas downfall has, at least partially, stripped away the trust many fans had in the organization.' … [Read more...] about Sabres need partners to buy into ticket goals
After surreal offseason, Ruff is ready for anything
'But Ruff's saga hasn't reached a conclusion yet. The Sabres remain in limbo as the NHL looks for prospective buyers. No one has placed a bid. It's a tenuous situation for Ruff, who is entering the final season of his contract. He has no idea who his future boss will be, or whether he will be wanted.' … [Read more...] about After surreal offseason, Ruff is ready for anything