Archives for 2002

'So, that leaves the question: Will the Sabres still be able to keep their core?' … [Read more...] about Plenty of questions facing young Sabres

'Sabres Goaltender Martin Biron filed for salary arbitration on Monday, meaning he'll be under contract at the start of training camp. It also means the Sabres will have their top two goaltenders under contract with Mika Noronen signing last week.' … [Read more...] about Biron files for salary arbitration

'"All of the comments have been very flattering," said Miller. "But I still have to make sure that the situation is going to be as good or better than the college situation before I make a decision."' … [Read more...] about Not quite Miller time in Buffalo

'The clock is ticking, though, with just three months to the start of the regular season, when the heavy player payroll will tax the Sabres' continuing cash flow problems.' … [Read more...] about Hamister reportedly near offer for Sabres

'Noronen has played the last three seasons in Rochester and threatened to play in Finland unless the Sabres assured he would be in the National Hockey League next season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres keep Noronen with multiyear deal

'"Buffalo has a lot of good fans and has a solid foundation there to build on so I think everything will eventually work itself out."' … [Read more...] about Jorde signs deal with the Sabres

'Financial terms of the agreement weren't disclosed.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres Re-Sign Goaltender Noronen to Multiyear Contract

'Free agent goaltender Mika Noronen signed a multiyear contract Friday that will keep him with the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to terms with goaltender

'Noronen went 4-3-1 with a 2.66 goals-against average and .894 save percentage in 10 games with Buffalo last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to terms with G Noronen

A rally to keep the Buffalo Sabres in Buffalo is now postponed. The Support Our Sabres campaign planned to hold the event in Niagara Square on July 26th. … [Read more...] about Rally to Keep Sabres in Buffalo Postponed

'Ruff, in Rochester for the Tour's Challenge golf event, said current Amerks coach Randy Cunneyworth and former Amerks coach John Van Boxmeer are both being considered.' … [Read more...] about Ruff searching for assistant

'The Sabres are decorated with finesse players, softies who show up once every three games. Regier has not provided an education, but here's hoping he's getting one. Nobody wants a team filled with goons, but they are demanding one team filled with heart. Fans will spend their hard-earned money if they see an honest effort in return.' … [Read more...] about Will Sabres stick around? It's up to you

'The 32-year-old Smehlik made $1.65 million for the Sabres last season, one that was plagued by injuries and an occasional benching from coach Lindy Ruff. Smehlik missed 15 games with a shoulder injury and finished with three goals and a career-low nine points in 60 games.' … [Read more...] about Smehlik heading for Atlanta

'The 32-year-old Smehlik had three goals and six assists this past season in 60 games with the Sabres. He has 47 goals and 135 assists in 589 career National Hockey League games, all with Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Atlanta Thrashers Sign Free-Agent Defenseman Richard Smehlik

'Cunneyworth would offer something the Sabres coaching staff has lacked the past two years -- someone not far removed from playing. He retired after playing the 1999-2000 season with the Amerks and was skating for the Sabres the year before in the Stanley Cup finals.' … [Read more...] about Cunneyworth makes bid to join Sabres' staff