Archives for October 2002

'"It was nice," Miller said. "I heard some Michigan State fans. I had family and some friends here. I gave my sister a Sabres jersey before the game for her birthday. I noticed she was wearing it when I looked up during the game."' … [Read more...] about Lewis returns, wants no repeats

'A goal the equivalent of 12,000 full season-ticket packages has not been reached, despite the efforts of three prominent businessmen to sell tickets to local businesses. Two months ago, the Sabres had 6,600 season-ticket holders. By the end of last week that had grown to just more than 7,400. "I do remain disappointed in season-ticket sales, but I hope this new … [Read more...] about Sabres attract secret bidder

'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

'Also left unprotected were forwards Jeremy Adduono, Jason Botterill and Chris Taylor; defensemen Doug Houda and Rory Fitzpatrick; and goaltender Tom Askey.' … [Read more...] about Sabres leave Hamel unprotected in waiver draft

'"I was disappointed at first," Roy said. "I felt better playing up there with those guys. I knew I wouldn't make it as a top four centre, but (Maxim) Afinogenov is hurt and I thought I could move in there (on right wing)."' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Roy back to Rangers

'Hamel is in jeopardy of getting waived and - if he isn't picked up by another National Hockey League team - sent down to the minors before the Sabres open the regular season Oct. 10 against the New York Islanders in HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Hamel's future with Sabres on thin ice

'Has it dawned on anyone that this group investigated the Rigases' books, sifted through the fiction, and realized it doesn't have the dough?' … [Read more...] about Lack of bids clouds future for Sabres

'Vaclav Varada, the Buffalo Sabres holdout right winger, is working out with the Otters at Tullio Arena. Varada is the first active NHL player to take part in workouts with the team. He's been traveling to Erie for ice time for more than a week after calling to get permission from Otters officials. He is not speaking with reporters.' … [Read more...] about Otters prep for home opener

'"Max is not doing well at all," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff divulged on Monday. "Max, again, has headaches. It definitely looks like he won't be ready for the start of the season. We're very concerned with Max, the fact he can't exercise again and he's back to Square One."' … [Read more...] about Afinogenov still has headaches

'A good portion of the Rochester Americans heart and soul joined the team on Monday when center Chris Taylor, defenseman Rory Fitzpatrick and left winger Jason Botterill were reassigned by the parent Buffalo Sabres. Also sent down were goalie Tom Askey, first-year defenseman Radoslav Hecl and rookie tough-guy winger Sean McMorrow.' … [Read more...] about Taylor, Fitzpatrick returned to Amerks

'No team had a more fractious offseason than Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres 2002-03 capsule preview