Archives for October 11, 2002

'Atkinson said ice-level and dasher board advertising related to Adelphia vendors accounted for about 35 percent of inventory, while nearly 50 percent of in-arena signage, which came attached to deals helped along by the cable company, has dissolved. Atkinson feels that ad space can be recouped, though it will take a portion of the season to sign up clients.' … [Read more...] about Sabres seeking corporate sponsors

'"That's the way we have to play all year."' … [Read more...] about Sabres are a smash hit on opening night

'The Sabres delivered a loud, clear message. No wonder why fans were lining up at the ticket window after the game. Yes, those were your Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night. They were barely recognizable. The new look fits.' … [Read more...] about Toughness makes its comeback

'"Quite frankly, I think with the convenience of the Rigas family and Adelphia, we lost a little touch with them," Regier said of the fans. "The gap was there, and we've got to create the partnership and connect with our fan base."' … [Read more...] about Fans who came show their appreciation

'"I always like to get off to a good start, but the finish is just as important," Biron said. "We were talking about that right before the game. If you compare the season, these points (in the standings) are just as important as what we did at the end of last season to try and get back into the playoffs. Same thing when you give up a goal on the first shot. … [Read more...] about Biron gets the picture after early goal

'The Islanders were supposed to be tougher, but the Sabres, a team that should be sponsored by a biker bar, pummeled them in fights and won too many battles for loose pucks.' … [Read more...] about Islanders' Opening Loss Is Their Worst Since '84

'The Isles allowed the Sabres to walk in on their net, they let them bully them in traffic, and they let themselves get dragged into a parade to the penalty box that saw three fights in the game's first 40 minutes.' … [Read more...] about Isles get off to ugly start

'Peca participated in yesterday's morning skate and will continue to do so until he returns from his knee and shoulder injuries.' … [Read more...] about 'A'-men!

'If opponents think the Sabres won't show up for games simply because of their precarious financial situation, the Islanders' experience proved a cautionary tale.' … [Read more...] about Isles awful in opener

The Islanders were outworked and overrun by a Buffalo team that might have less talent but showed more heart and determination. … [Read more...] about Season opener against Sabres a listless start

'There were a lot of fights, a lot of Sabres goals and nothing much else in between.' … [Read more...] about After standing pat, Isles come up flat

'Last night's 5-1 loss to the Sabres here in the season opener was filled with penalties by both teams and special-teams play. The Sabres even appeared to be drawing the Islanders into penalties intentionally.' … [Read more...] about Undisciplined Hockey Costly