Archives for 2002

'Golisano has put together eight to 10 local investors interested in purchasing the team and, according to Golisano, keeping it in Buffalo. The group includes banking and other interests, but beyond Golisano and Hormoz Mansouri, who owns a Town of Tonawanda engineering and architectural firm, the members' identities have been kept secret.' … [Read more...] about Golisano reportedly moves closer to bid for Sabres

'“If he truly wants to get back there (to the NHL), it’s all up to him,” Cunneyworth said. “He needs to get that hunger again.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Hamel down

'B. Thomas Golisano, the billionaire businessman who is running for governor of New York, met with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman on Friday to discuss his interest in buying the financially troubled Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Golisano meets with NHL to discuss Sabres

'In a conference call with reporters Oct. 3, National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman voiced disappointment with sluggish season ticket sales for the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Bettman disappointed with Sabres' ticket sales

'Now, the Buffalo Niagara Partnership is formally lending a hand to the Sabres by creating what is, in effect, a "Buffalo Backs the Sabres" ticket drive campaign, chaired by three influential business leaders, James Wadsworth, co-chairman of the Hodgson Russ law firm; M&T Bank President Robert Sadler and Brian Keating, HSBC Bank regional president.' … [Read more...] about Amherst Chamber, Partnership sign with Sabres

'After giving up a goal to Brett Hull less than two minutes into the third period, Miller moved well and made some impressive stops, helping the Buffalo Sabres to a 4-2 preseason win over the Red Wings Thursday night.' … [Read more...] about Miller's play impressive as Sabres trip Red Wings

'The Wings dug themselves a 2-0 hole, making mistakes in their zone and committing turnovers. They came back and tied the game in the third period, but then Adam Mair and Jochen Hecht scored for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Dull Red Wings get buffaloed

'The Wings came back from a 2-0 deficit to tie, but Buffalo scored twice late in the third period. "Tonight wasn't our best game," Joseph said.' … [Read more...] about Wings stumble

'"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