Archives for November 2002

'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

'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

'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

'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

'"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

'"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

'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

'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

'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

'It was a sensational come-from-behind triumph before a crowd of 11,841, but the Devils might not have been so fortunate had they not been playing a Sabres team with virtually no confidence. Buffalo is now winless in 12 games (0-9-2-1), including seven straight losses.' … [Read more...] about Expert Niedermayer finishes job

'"Varada came in and hit me hard in the mouth," Brodeur said. "I took off my mask and was biting my glove. It hurt. When I signed up for goalie, it was a non-contact sport."' … [Read more...] about Varada brings out Brodeur's feisty side

'"When you've got to pull rabbits out of your butt all the time," Burns said, "that's not the way to play the game."' … [Read more...] about Devils rally in third, win in OT

'The Sabres' winless streak hit 12 (0-9-2-1), equaling the club record set Nov. 23-Dec. 20, 1991.' … [Read more...] about Devils 4, Sabres 3, OT

'Two solid periods were not enough to end four miserable weeks for the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about New Jersey 4, Buffalo 3 (ot)

'The source said both groups are offering "in the range of $60 million" for the Sabres, although that price tag becomes inflated when adding things such as the Empire Sports Network to the mix.' … [Read more...] about Hamister's Sabres goal near