Archives for October 3, 2002

'Adam Mair scored a tiebreaking goal with 8:15 left, leading the Buffalo Sabres to a 4-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings in an exhibition game Thursday night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 4, Red Wings 2

'Ryan Miller's homecoming was a happy one as the Buffalo Sabres pulled away for a 4-2 preseason victory over the Detroit Red Wings.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Detroit 2

'"We confirmed there were five groups doing due diligence. The 'imminence' or 'days away' of any of those bids didn't come from us,'' Bettman said. "We never put a timetable on it. We are in a process that I am comfortable is proceeding on an orderly basis. And I believe in the not too distant future -- and I don't mean … [Read more...] about Bettman to meet with prospective Sabres' buyer

'There is a good chance the Buffalo Sabres may carry eight defensemen on their team this year. And they may dress as many as many as seven of them per game. The two players who have made the difference in coach Lindy Ruff's thinking are Brian Campbell and Henrik Tallinder.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stacking D

'Varada, a restricted free agent in the midst of a holdout, is wearing out the tread on his radials to ensure he doesn't get a spare tire around his waist. He takes a two-hour drive every day from Clarence to Erie to skate and exercise with that city's junior-league hockey team, the Otters. The Otters' co-owner is Bassin, a possible bidder for Sabres … [Read more...] about Varada remains driven as contract dispute goes on