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Archives for 2002

Goalie will sign if money is right

'Money, about $2 million, would make him realize his boys will be fine without him. "If Buffalo pays him and pays him really well, then he's gone," Michigan State assistant coach Dave McAuliffe said.' … [Read more...] about Goalie will sign if money is right

D and C | Aug 6, 2002

Skating on thin ice

'This is a delicate moment in the Sabres' 33-year history. Fans may be frustrated and they may be uncertain, but with a money-losing team on the block, only they can ensure the Sabres' survival here.' … [Read more...] about Skating on thin ice

Buffalo News | Aug 5, 2002

Campaign to sell Sabres tickets meets with chilly response

'For the club's sales and marketing department it could be a chicken and egg scenario. The Sabres can't start selling long-term confidence in the club until its ownership issues are answered. And one of the keys to the new ownership scenario is the long-term, financial viability of the club, based in no small part on season ticket sales, corporate support and … [Read more...] about Campaign to sell Sabres tickets meets with chilly response

Business First of Buffalo | Aug 5, 2002

Trying to compete in the NHL

'So why are five groups competing for the privilege of investing in a proven money loser? Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier may have provided some insight when he talked about the league's commitment to restore competitive balance to the NHL when the next labor agreement is negotiated with players in 2004.' … [Read more...] about Trying to compete in the NHL

Business First of Buffalo | Aug 5, 2002

If you want to keep the Sabres, stop your moping and pony up

'Approximately 6,500 season tickets have been sold for the approaching Sabres season. That might put the franchise in the top quarter of the American Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about If you want to keep the Sabres, stop your moping and pony up

Buffalo News | Aug 4, 2002

Gratton signing doesn't ensure he'll stay

'Gratton rumors lately involve the Anaheim Mighty Ducks and Columbus Blue Jackets.' … [Read more...] about Gratton signing doesn't ensure he'll stay

Buffalo News | Aug 2, 2002

Sabres sign Warrener, two others

'Instead, it is the Sabres' volatile ownership situation - the NHL is controlling the team while the Rigases are being forced to sell - that persuaded at least two restricted free agents to sign now.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Warrener, two others

Buffalo News | Aug 1, 2002

Give Bettman a pat on back, not a punch

'It's time to stop living in the past, to give the guy a break. Bettman's the best friend Buffalo hockey has at the moment, the main reason the team will be here this season and, in all likelihood, for many seasons to come.' … [Read more...] about Give Bettman a pat on back, not a punch

Buffalo News | Aug 1, 2002

Warrener, Gratton re-sign with Sabres

'Defenseman Rhett Warrener and forward Chris Gratton accepted qualifying offers from the Buffalo Sabres and agreed to one-year deals Wednesday. Defenseman Brian Campbell, who spent part of last season in the minors, also accepted his offer.' … [Read more...] about Warrener, Gratton re-sign with Sabres

AP | Jul 31, 2002

Sabres re-sign C Gratton, Ds Warrener, Campbell

'The Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday re-signed center Chris Gratton and defensemen Rhett Warrener and Brian Campbell. Terms were not disclosed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign C Gratton, Ds Warrener, Campbell

Sportsticker | Jul 31, 2002

Gratton expects to ink new deal today

'Chris Gratton would like to negotiate a multi-year contract with the Buffalo Sabres. However, the 27-year-old from Brantford expects to sign a $2-million US, one-year qualifying offer from the Sabres today.' … [Read more...] about Gratton expects to ink new deal today

Brantford Expositor | Jul 31, 2002

Connolly accepts qualifier

'The young center on Tuesday agreed to accept the Buffalo Sabres' qualifying offer of one season at about $1.128 million. The salary figure is a 10 percent raise over the $1.025 he made in 2001-02.' … [Read more...] about Connolly accepts qualifier

Buffalo News | Jul 31, 2002

Rigas leaves fans to pick up the bag in disgraceful Sabres exit

'You can promise, and deliver, honest value for honest pay and treat the people you deal with and who work for you the way you hope to be treated. Or you can go around trying to screw everybody. From most accounts, John Rigas built his empire the first way. The way most older, up-by-the-bootstraps entrepreneurs go about it. But he made three mistakes. He fathered sons. He … [Read more...] about Rigas leaves fans to pick up the bag in disgraceful Sabres exit

Niagara Falls Reporter | Jul 31, 2002

Connolly accepts Sabres' qualifying offer

'The contract gives Connolly a 10 percent raise over the $1.025 million he made last season.' … [Read more...] about Connolly accepts Sabres' qualifying offer

AP | Jul 31, 2002

Afinogenov ready to hold out after rejecting Sabres' offer

'Asked by the Russian Sport-Express newspaper whether he might open the season with the Mocow team, Afinogenov said it all depends: "So far, my agent and the club haven't come even close.' … [Read more...] about Afinogenov ready to hold out after rejecting Sabres' offer

Faceoff.com | Jul 30, 2002
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