Archives for 2002

'According to NHL sources, Adelphia is believed to have paid a hefty rights fee figure between $6 million and $7 million per season. Since the cable company's problems surfaced, public documents have revealed that Adelphia paid a $10 million rights fee to the Sabres last season. But that fee was considered inflated to cut losses.' … [Read more...] about Sabres set for season on Empire, WNSA

'Nedorost's two goals were no-brainers; he took a perfectly threaded pass from Geoff Sanderson and scored into an open net in the first period; he scored off a rebound after a crafty move by rookie Rick Nash made a shambles of the Sabres goaltender. But goals are goals.' … [Read more...] about Nedorost looks at home in first exhibition game

The financial terms of the offer have not been made public. Along with the Sabres, the package also includes the rights to HSBC Arena in downtown Buffalo and the Buffalo Bandits indoor lacrosse team. … [Read more...] about Hamister first to make bid on Sabres

'"He was a pleasant surprise, especially for his first game."' … [Read more...] about Novotny shows he's willing to hit

'The crowd of 4,579 seemed divided in its loyalty between Syracuse Crunch parent club Columbus and its closest NHL franchise, Buffalo. The one common cheering ground was Sabres center Tim Connolly, a Baldwinsville native playing his first hometown game as a pro. Connolly, wearing the alternate's "A" on his jersey, tallied one assist.' … [Read more...] about One Spiffy Jacket Nedorost shines as Columbus topples Sabres

Specifically, Baldwinsville native Tim Connolly - just 21, but beginning his fourth season in the NHL ... and think about that for a moment - was in the joint, skating (and collecting an assist) for the Sabres. … [Read more...] about Shelley delights paying customers

'Ales Kotalik, Derek Roy and Jochen Hecht scored for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Blue Jackets 5, Sabres 3

'Andrej Nedorost scored twice and Rick Nash added a goal and an assist as the Blue Jackets defeated the Buffalo Sabres, 5-3, in the preseason opener for both teams.' … [Read more...] about Columbus 5, Buffalo 3

'"I think all the ownership groups are very much committed, and that's the important thing to keeping the Buffalo Sabres in Buffalo," Giambra said.' … [Read more...] about Other groups expected to present bids on Sabres

'In fact, sources close to a group led by Sherry Bassin, who owns a junior hockey team in Erie, Pa., said that group could make its bid to the league by Monday. The Bassin group met by teleconference late Thursday to discuss its offer.' … [Read more...] about Hamister makes bid for Sabres

'"You really want to see what they can do in a game," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said before Thursday night's scrimmage in the ESL Center in Rochester. "Some guys get just one game. There's not a lot of time. Guys know that it's one game and then it's off to Rochester."' … [Read more...] about Class now in session for Sabres

'Doors at the arena will open at 4 p.m., and fans will be able to take their seats at 5 to accommodate crews from Universal Pictures that will be capturing crowd shots and a scene involving singing of "The Star-Spangled Banner" for use in the film. The Sabres and the Buffalo Niagara Film Commission are urging local residents to be part of movie history by filling … [Read more...] about Carrey film gets rolling in arena

'"My eyes were pretty bad," said McKee. "I couldn't even read the names of opposing players names on their backs during the National Anthems. One of my eyes was near-sighted, the other was far-sighted. I had a tough time seeing at a distance. Now I know that I can read names on the back of uniforms from a hundred yards away. That's how much of a … [Read more...] about McKee seeing straight

'"I scored 16 last year and my goal was to score 20 or more," said the 25-year-old native of Mannheim, Germany. "I know I can do better."' … [Read more...] about What the Hecht, 'he's a natural'

'"A bid was made and we will be evaluating it," National Hockey League spokeswoman Bernadette Mansur said.' … [Read more...] about Arena Football Team Owner Submits Bid for NHL's Buffalo Sabres