Archives for January 20, 2003

'At this point, Ruff is owed, at the very least, the chance to see this season through. If the team continues to make progress, even if it misses the playoffs, Ruff will deserve the contract extension he hasn’t been given. If the team resorts to its previous form, then a parting of the ways would make sense for all concerned. We’re not there yet, despite what … [Read more...] about Ruff road

'Dale Johnson, the North American executive director of Dominator Clothing, said the Detroit store will the first of ``three or four'' planned Dominator stores in Detroit and Buffalo, New York, where Hasek played all but two seasons of his 12-year NHL career.' … [Read more...] about Hasek to Expand Dominator Clothing Line to Detroit, Buffalo

'With Afinogenov and Hecht close to returning to the Sabres lineup, it is a good bet that Denis Hamel and Jaroslav Kristek will be sent back to the Rochester Americans. Kristek is a no-brainer. But Hamel is making a case for himself before Ruff has to make the final decision. It will not be an easy decision for Ruff to make.' … [Read more...] about Good news for Sabres

'It was a great week for the Buffalo Sabres. Well, except for that niggling bankruptcy matter.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get act together on road

'Clutch scoring with last 11 goals scored by 10 different players.' … [Read more...] about Formula for success

'The biggest difference between the two isn't talent. It's attitude, in the dressing room, in the front office and in the community.' … [Read more...] about Muckler's Senators are what Sabres could be

'"I have the utmost confidence that, No. 1, hockey will stay in Buffalo because they deserve it in Western New York and the Niagara Peninsula," May said. "And, No. 2, hopefully at the end of the day they take care of the people that gave their heart and souls for that team."' … [Read more...] about Creditor May: Fans deserve Sabres

'"Chapter 11 is necessary so that the buyer can get a court order giving them good title to the Sabres," said William Savino, chairman of the Damon & Morey law firm's Business Litigation and Insolvency Department. "The concern is not over the bankruptcy, that had to be filed, and is now filed. You want a creative deal that can be structured so that … [Read more...] about Hamister's resolve unshaken despite Sabres' troubles