Archives for 2002

'During a wide-ranging interview this week inside HSBC Arena, Regier provided new details about how the NHL is overseeing the team's operations, how the Sabres' administrative operation has changed and how team employees have reacted to the summer of uncertainty.' … [Read more...] about On thin ice

'McKee said he finished last season at 193 pounds and weighed in at Thursday's physical at 212. McKenney said McKee gained 9 pounds of completely fat-free mass.' … [Read more...] about McKee's 'summer job' produces size, strength

'"I was expecting (the pace) to be faster, but it's definitely faster than I expected it to be," said Paille, who wore No. 25 on the Sabres' white team. "I was a little nervous early on, but after the first period I settled down and I think I held my own after that."' … [Read more...] about A taste of the NHL

'"I've gone through Rochester and gone through being a backup," said Biron, a 25-year-old native of St. Charles, Que. "Hard work got me to where I am now, so I have to keep doing it the same way."' … [Read more...] about Nothing is for certain

'"No question there's going to be a learning process," McKee said Friday morning after practice at Jack Gatecliff Arena where the Sabres held their first workout of training camp. "Guys play 25 years of hockey and to change up something they've been doing their whole lives, there's going to be a period of adjustment."' … [Read more...] about Recent rule change has McKee re-thinking his plan of defence

'The Sabres opened camp Friday in Jack Gatecliff Arena with 52 players, some eager to erase the sting of missing the playoffs last season and others ready to earn a roster spot and ensure the postseason becomes a reality this year. Mair is one of the latter.' … [Read more...] about Mair, Sabres have much to prove

'In reality there might be one forward spot open, with second-year center/ winger Ales Kotalik and third-year right winger Norm Milley the two players who will be given the longest look.' … [Read more...] about Jobs scarce as Sabres start camp

'"I started out in the league as an offensive player, playing the power play in St. Louis," Hecht said Friday, Buffalo's first day of on-ice training camp workouts. "My second year I got shifted to the penalty killing line, and I think I made great strides in that area of my game."' … [Read more...] about Hecht looks to find a home in Buffalo

'The Sabres will visit a number of Niagara area schools this afternoon, as well as the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Niagara Falls.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hit the ice at Gatecliff Arena

'"It's the first time I was here, so I was nervous to see how I would do," said Paille, Buffalo's second pick (20th overall) in the first round of the 2002 entry draft. "I've been training all summer so I was excited and nervous. It's been hard to sleep."' … [Read more...] about Paille makes the big jump

'"I'm not worried about it. I'm going to go out and play. The doctors have been great to me. They checked me out and told me everything's fine. I'm obviously going to have to change helmets this year and think about wearing a (face) shield. Other than that, I'm ready to go."' … [Read more...] about Concussion healed, Barnes is aching for action

'They said the hockey franchise's economic impact on Buffalo and Erie County has been estimated at $84 million a year.' … [Read more...] about Backers from business get pep talk as Sabres aim for season-ticket goal

'The reason ticket sales are lagging is that Buffalo hockey fans were discouraged by what they saw last season. It wasn't just that the team missed the playoffs; that's bound to happen on occasion. What bothered them most of all is that the Sabres were wildly inconsistent, a team without an identity and, most damaging of all, exceptionally boring.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans simply want quality product

'The Buffalo Sabres intrasquad scrimmage at the ESL Sports Centre on Thursday night may be a sign of things to come. The Sabres and rink management are discussing proposals that would bring at least a portion of the NHL training camp to Rochester in future years.' … [Read more...] about Sabres may spend more time in area

'"Earlier in the summer when it all started out, I think the guys were worried about it more than they are now. I thought about it a few times before I got my contract, but that was it for me," Warrener said. "The guys realize we have to focus on playing hockey and winning games."' … [Read more...] about Sabres get back to business of hockey