Archives for 2002

'The owner of the Arena Football League's Buffalo Destroyers met with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman on Thursday to formally submit a bid to buy the financially troubled Buffalo Sabres. Mark Hamister's meeting with Bettman could stretch into Friday possibly, said spokesman Earl Wells.' … [Read more...] about Arena football team owner submits bid for Buffalo Sabres

'"If there was anything I was going to criticize after three days it was the amount of goals that were going in on certain goaltenders. Other than that I've liked everything about this camp, from the conditioning the players have done in the summertime to how well the intrasquad games have gone and how well they've adapted to trying to keep the obstruction … [Read more...] about Practice makes perfect for Sabres

'The long-awaited first bid to buy the Buffalo Sabres is expected today or Friday, as an investor group headed by Buffalo businessman Mark E. Hamister prepares to submit its offer to the National Hockey League in New York City, business and government sources said Wednesday. The bid could come this afternoon, sources said, and perhaps spur other bids among three other … [Read more...] about First bid to buy Sabres expected this week

'Since Adelphia is in Chapter 11, the broadcast agreement is being submitted to the bankruptcy court overseeing Adelphia's Chapter 11 proceeding for approval on an expedited basis.' … [Read more...] about Adelphia retains Sabres' broadcast rights

'The 6-foot-4, 194-pound center played the last two seasons with HC Ceske Budejovice in the Czech Republic. He had eight goals and six assists in 41 games for the team last season.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres Sign Center Jiri Novotny to Multiyear Contract

'OK, so Miller isn't Superman. He's not supposed to be. Instead, he's the next in the seemingly never-ending line of exceptional young goaltenders who will learn the pro game with the Rochester Americans before advancing to the NHL. Daren Puppa did it starting in 1985. Darcy Wakaluk started in 1987. Then came Olaf Kolzig in 1993. Followed by Martin Biron in … [Read more...] about Miller follows a tradition in goal

'Forward Jiri Novotny, the Buffalo Sabres first-round pick in last year's draft signed a multiyear contract with the club Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Novotny to multiyear contract

'Novotny, 19, was the 22nd overall pick in last year's draft, when he was rated 11th among European players available. The 6-4, 194-pounder from the Czech Republic finished second on his team in scoring at the 2001 Under-18 World Championships.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign 2001 first-round pick Novotny

'"I've been pretty patient and I'll continue to be, but at the same time I want to move forward in my career. I've got to look at the situation and put my best foot forward and see what happens."' … [Read more...] about Askey refuses to fold after latest roster shuffle

'The Sabres and Adelphia Communications reached agreement on a five-year broadcast contract Tuesday, keeping the team on the Empire Sports Network and WNSA-FM. Financial details were not disclosed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres back on Empire

'Sabres personnel director Don Luce said Gaustad will be better off spending a year or two in Rochester, the Sabres' American Hockey League affiliate. "It's always possible for someone (like Gaustad) to make it, but is it the best thing for the player? Probably not," Luce said Monday from Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Focus on hockey

'Tonight at 6 p.m. at HSBC Arena, the Sabres will host their first "Tuesday With The Team," featuring a scrimmage, equipment sales and "Select-A-Seat" season ticket sales.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send six back to juniors

'The outlook for the Buffalo Sabres, both short- and long-term is not as gloomy as some would have you believe. They have excellent goaltending, a promising crop of young defensemen, good chemistry and a skilled coaching staff.' … [Read more...] about Sabres look to shake off 2001-02 slump

'"In this market, the Sabres never try to make Buffalo Sabres fans of Leafs' fans," said Katzman, a 37-year-old St. Catharines native. "We first and foremost promote NHL hockey. We're accessible and we're affordable."' … [Read more...] about Sabres wrap up camp

'OK, so the Buffalo Sabres training camp is only three days old. It was only a scrimmage. But even Sabres head coach was impressed with the line which produced three goals in one scrimmage.' … [Read more...] about Hecht a nice surprise at Sabres' training camp