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NHL governors have Sabres' future on the agenda

'A group of mostly local investors has spent the past month forming in hopes of buying the Sabres and keeping them in Buffalo. Mark Hamister, who owns the Arena Football League's Buffalo Destroyers, has been identified as the group's catalyst. Brendan McDaniels, a spokesman for Hamister, declined comment Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about NHL governors have Sabres' future on the agenda

AP | Jun 18, 2002

NHL calls report of Sabres takeover "premature"

'NHL spokeswoman Bernadette Manser says the league's Board of Governors will be meeting on Thursday, but the only item on the agenda is an update on the Sabres, and no action will be taken.' … [Read more...] about NHL calls report of Sabres takeover "premature"

AP | Jun 18, 2002

The NHL to take over the Sabres this week

'Sources have told WGR Sports Radio 55 that the NHL will take over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday...I have also learned Commissioner Gary Bettman does not think it'll be long until the team is sold to local investors led by Bob Rich Jr., and Mark Hamister.' … [Read more...] about The NHL to take over the Sabres this week

WGR-AM | Jun 18, 2002

Tight budget forces Sabres to build through draft

'With Adelphia Communications facing at least $2.3 billion in unreported debt, and the NHL ready to take over the team if needed, belt tightning within the Sabres organization could be an understatement.' … [Read more...] about Tight budget forces Sabres to build through draft

Faceoff.com | Jun 18, 2002

Buffalo's woes bode ill for NHL

'"We're really going to handicapped this summer," said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff, who lectured Sunday at Roger Neilson's annual coaching clinic at the University of Windsor. "We really won't be able to do anything. We don't know what'll happen, if the league will have to step in and at what point. I think you can look at baseball for … [Read more...] about Buffalo's woes bode ill for NHL

Windsor Star | Jun 17, 2002

Hard to feel happy for Hasek

'Hasek never played as well as he did in 1999. Worse, he seemed to become more selfish. It wasn't about leading the Sabres to a title. It was about winning one for himself.' … [Read more...] about Hard to feel happy for Hasek

Olean Times Herald | Jun 17, 2002

Investors positioned for Sabres deal

'Representatives of a Western New York investment consortium met with NHL officials in recent days to talk about the possibility of acquiring the Sabres in a package that would also include HSBC Arena, the Empire Sports Network and WNSA-FM. All are owned by separate partnerships with direct ties to the Rigas family, founders of Adelphia who ran the cable company until one … [Read more...] about Investors positioned for Sabres deal

Business First of Buffalo | Jun 17, 2002

Sabres may have to pay out big bucks

'You know what the Sabres received from the organization when they went to the Stanley Cup finals in 1999? A $100 gift certificate to a shopping mall, a toy car, a yo-yo and an Adelphia Communications fishing hat. Teams usually reward their players with vacations or cash. The Sabres were so insulted it became laughable. It's one reason many in the organization have … [Read more...] about Sabres may have to pay out big bucks

Buffalo News | Jun 16, 2002

Buffalo to suffer for the greed of the Rigas family

'Even if the hockey team stays in Buffalo, the Rigas family's greed will probably cost every taxpayer in Erie County, and quite possibly all of New York, a fistful of dollars as tens of millions in state loans that helped build HSBC Arena are either written off or reduced.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo to suffer for the greed of the Rigas family

Buffalo News | Jun 16, 2002

Deal taking shape to keep Sabres here

'Sources have said that the potential legal and financial complications for anyone buying the team from Rigas could force the NHL to take over the franchise for a short time, to "cleanse" the franchise for eventual sale to a new owner.' … [Read more...] about Deal taking shape to keep Sabres here

Buffalo News | Jun 15, 2002

Donner just an observer of Sabres

'Donner said he would use any connections he has to help the Sabres, but doesn't have enough financial clout himself to lead an effort.' … [Read more...] about Donner just an observer of Sabres

D and C | Jun 15, 2002

Amerks Owner Wants Area Businessmen to Buy Sabres

'Amerks owner Steve Donner says he'll act as a middleman to try to bring together Rochester and Buffalo businessmen to buy the Sabres. A spokesman tells News 8 Now Donner may even consider a small investment.' … [Read more...] about Amerks Owner Wants Area Businessmen to Buy Sabres

WROC-TV | Jun 14, 2002

Americans owner Donner hopes to help Sabres

'Donner said that during the past two weeks he has had discussions with Buffalo businessman Mark Hamister -- whom he referred to as the "catalyst" of bringing an ownership group together. Hamister is chairman and founder of the Buffalo-based National Health Care Affiliates and owns the Arena Football League Buffalo Destroyers.' … [Read more...] about Americans owner Donner hopes to help Sabres

AP | Jun 14, 2002

Rich says talk of joining new ownership group is 'premature'

'The owner of Buffalo's minor league baseball team says it's too early to discuss whether he would join a new ownership group that could buy the city's professional hockey franchise.' … [Read more...] about Rich says talk of joining new ownership group is 'premature'

AP | Jun 14, 2002

Hasek takes driver's seat in Cup win

'Hasek tired of playing the role of savior. The Sabres had become overly dependent on his magic and unwilling, or financially unable, to adequately compliment his skills. His value to them was as a drawing card capable of performing the miraculous and fostering a thinly stretched sense of hope.' … [Read more...] about Hasek takes driver's seat in Cup win

Buffalo News | Jun 14, 2002
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