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Archives for November 20, 2002

Buying Sabres falls into Hamister's sports vision

'Ever since the Buffalo businessman completed a $134 million deal that sold off 70 percent of his health care services company in 1996, Hamister has turned his attention to sports.' … [Read more...] about Buying Sabres falls into Hamister's sports vision

AP | Nov 20, 2002

NHL selects Hamister bid to buy Sabres

'``News like this gives us an extra boost,'' Sabres general manager Darcy Regier. ``I think just the knowing: Number one, that the team is staying in Buffalo -- that's the most important thing for this community -- and number two, there's going to be strong ownership.''' … [Read more...] about NHL selects Hamister bid to buy Sabres

AP | Nov 20, 2002

Troubled Sabres sold to group headed by Hamister

'"Adelphia has been involved throughout this process," Bettman said. "We are anticipating their continued cooperation in completing the sale."' … [Read more...] about Troubled Sabres sold to group headed by Hamister

Sportsticker | Nov 20, 2002

Bid for Buffalo Sabres accepted

'Bettman said a closing date likely would come in the first three months of 2003. The NHL's Board of Governors still must approve the sale.' … [Read more...] about Bid for Buffalo Sabres accepted

UPI | Nov 20, 2002

Sabres Sold to Arena League Team Owner Mark Hamister

'``We will work with Mr. Hamister to conclude the transaction as quickly as possible,'' he said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Sold to Arena League Team Owner Mark Hamister

Bloomberg | Nov 20, 2002

It's Official. Hamister to Own Sabres

'Hamister made his fortune in the nursing home and medical insurance industry and is already involved in the Buffalo-area sports scene as owner of the Buffalo Destroyers of the Arena Football League. He was known to have met with Bettman as late as last Tuesday in Buffalo. Those meetings were said to be productive. Hamister also spent that evening taking in the Sabres-Boston … [Read more...] about It’s Official. Hamister to Own Sabres

Fox Sports | Nov 20, 2002

NHL accepts Hamister bid for Sabres

'Hamister, who owns the Buffalo Destroyers of the Arena Football League as well as two other minor league football teams, is expected to discuss the sale at a news conference Thursday.' … [Read more...] about NHL accepts Hamister bid for Sabres

Business First of Buffalo | Nov 20, 2002

Hamister gets the Sabres

'In the end, Hamister's bid, said to be in the neighborhood of $60 million, won out over Golisano's - largely because of the money he was able to put up-front for the team. Golisano sources say he was concerned about having enough for operating costs of the franchise and was unwilling to up his bid significantly.' … [Read more...] about Hamister gets the Sabres

WKBW-TV | Nov 20, 2002

Niedermayer spoils Miller's debut as Devils keep Sabres on the skids

'Miller made 21 saves in his NHL debut and, despite the loss, looked rather comfortable in net.' … [Read more...] about Niedermayer spoils Miller's debut as Devils keep Sabres on the skids

Buffalo News | Nov 20, 2002

Talks to purchase Sabres heat up

'The sudden flurry of phone negotiations was ignited by the long-awaited submission of Golisano's official offer. While Hamister presented his acquisition package to the league in mid-September, the failed gubernatorial candidate's bid was not submitted until Monday. Once the two offers could be weighed side-by-side, league officials were finally in a position to … [Read more...] about Talks to purchase Sabres heat up

Buffalo News | Nov 20, 2002

Burns gives sluggish Devils a jolt

'"I'm happy with the win," Burns insisted. "I'm happy with the comeback. I'm certainly not happy with the first 40 minutes of the game."' … [Read more...] about Burns gives sluggish Devils a jolt

Bergen Record | Nov 20, 2002

Brodeur turns to rough stuff

'"With all the suspensions and the stuff that he does, you would think the referees when they see a guy like me that usually doesn't do anything and react like that, it's weird that they don't see [what Varada did]," Brodeur said.' … [Read more...] about Brodeur turns to rough stuff

Bergen Record | Nov 20, 2002

After Lackluster Start, Devils Pull Fast One on Sabres

'The Devils scored on three consecutive shots in the third period, erased that two-goal deficit and eventually finished off a wild 4-3 victory when Scott Niedermayer scored 1 minute 23 seconds into overtime at Continental Arena.' … [Read more...] about After Lackluster Start, Devils Pull Fast One on Sabres

New York Times | Nov 20, 2002

Devils get win, but Pat Burns

'What the Devils did in the third period last night was pure magic. They turned a two-goal deficit into a 4-3 overtime victory over the Sabres. What they did in the first two periods, though, was the same thing they've done twice before at home against seemingly inferior teams: pull a disappearing act.' … [Read more...] about Devils get win, but Pat Burns

New York Daily News | Nov 20, 2002

Devils chow down on Buffalo stakes

'In their desperation to snap their losing streak, the Sabres called up 2001 Hobey Baker winner Miller and gave him his first NHL action.' … [Read more...] about Devils chow down on Buffalo stakes

New York Post | Nov 20, 2002
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