Archives for 2002

'Ray, 34, has spent his entire 13-year National Hockey League career with the Sabres. He is the franchise leader with 3,097 penalty minutes, the most of any player in league history with a single team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Re-Sign Veteran Right Wing Rob Ray to One-Year Contract

'Despite seeing limited ice time, Ray appeared in 71 games last season, finishing with two goals, five points and 200 penalty minutes.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres sign Rob Ray to one-year deal

'"Rob has been an integral part of this organization both on and off the ice for the last 13 seasons," general manager Darcy Reiger said. "We are happy to see him return for another year and look forward to him contributing this season."' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign RW Rob Ray

'While the goaltending prospect is curious about where he stands within the organization, he has been too busy organizing a golf outing and planning a trip to Chicago to worry about the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Miller in no hurry to decide Sabres future

'DuRoss told News Four Sports Director Dennis Williams that he is now even more confident that he can put together the financial resources to purchase the team.' … [Read more...] about Utica Businessman Given Approval to Bid for the Sabres

'Even if anyone from Houston -- or Portland's Paul Allen, always mentioned in the same breath with Houston -- wanted to buy the Sabres, they would face a roadblock in NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, who is determined to keep the team in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Locals won't try to draw Sabres

'Donner said he expects to learn next week how the Sabres will fill the Rochester roster. The American Hockey League holds its annual board of governors meetings in Hilton Head, S.C., and Donner said he expects to meet with Sabres officials at the same time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' woes slow Amerks' plans

'With Allen apparently out of the picture, ownership of the Sabres is left to be decided among groups of local investors. The group lead by area businessman Mark Hamister is believed to be the front runner at this time.' … [Read more...] about Allen Denies Interest in Sabres

'A source says DuRoss, who owns the Rochester Rhinos soccer team and the Providence Bruins of the AHL, is still in the process of putting his ownership group together, and met with Bettman to see if he'd be encouraged to continue. DuRoss apparently was encouraged to pursue ownership of the Sabres, even though it appears the group headed by Buffalo Destroyers owner … [Read more...] about Two's company in quest for Sabres ownership

"We do not have any interest in the Sabres," Nank said. "Or any other NHL team."' … [Read more...] about Spokesman for Allen denies bid for Sabres

'All eight of the Sabres veteran restricted free agents have been extended qualifying offers.' … [Read more...] about Veterans main focus

'Three players on the Buffalo Sabres' roster became unrestricted free agents today as their previous contracts expired.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' deals run out

'"Seymour felt everything was in good shape and that the Rigases had deep enough pockets to keep the team well-run and secure," Knox said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' financial tumult is painful for Knox family

'If the Rigases are to be believed, the Sabres lost millions of dollars a year. But until forensic accountants can plow though the books, no one will know the true state of the team's bottom line.' … [Read more...] about A moving experience

'The truth is that the Sabres had a world-class star tending goal. He saved their derrieres night after night and put cash receipts in the club treasury via a baker's dozen playoff series.' … [Read more...] about Fans can't see Hasek's greatness through the red