Archives for January 2003

'Alexander Mogilny's agent, J.P. Barry, said the $442,000 the Sabres owe the Vancouver Canucks is owed to Mogilny, not the Canucks. The Canucks seem to agree. Barry said the money is related to marketing rights fees, which grant the use of a player's image and likeness to promote the team. Marketing rights fees became a common way to compensate players in the … [Read more...] about Real-time statistics coming back in real life

'"The reality is once we sign that asset purchase agreement, the most important thing remaining to make this transaction happen is the government piece," Hamister said. "The asset purchase agreement binds us more tightly to buying the Sabres. It doesn't make us owners of the Sabres."' … [Read more...] about Hamister expects a deal by Friday

'"And what's made us a household name, realistically, is the Sabres."' … [Read more...] about Backing the Sabres

'As prospective team owner Mark Hamister tries to complete a deal to purchase the Sabres, small companies owed money by the bankrupt hockey club are wondering how much they'll be paid, if anything.' … [Read more...] about Vendors eager to see Sabres rebound so they can continue selling, get paid

'The Sabres are far more likely to unload a few fat contracts before this season ends. Considering the fiscal circumstances, who could blame them?' … [Read more...] about Sabres' recent surge comes too late

Crozier, still a recognizable face in the Sabres organization as a special consultant, has become the fans sounding board. … [Read more...] about Buffalo fans hope Sabres can stay

Hamister, in an interview with Business First, said talks are continuing on a number of levels between himself, Berman and various public sector groups along with the NHL. … [Read more...] about Hamister confident of Sabres deal with third extension

'Golisano declined to comment through spokeswoman Laura Saxby Lynch about whether he's still interested in owning the Sabres if Hamister's bid fails.' … [Read more...] about NHL Gives Hamister Third Extension to Purchase Sabres

'Hamister, who said the language of the deal has been agreed to, thinks it will be signed by next Friday.' … [Read more...] about Potential Sabres owner receives third extension

'"Based on the progress that has been made this week, we will continue to work with the Hamister bid," NHL executive vice president Bill Daly said. "Once a purchase agreement has been finalized, the parties can work to effectuate the closing of the transaction."' … [Read more...] about NHL grants third extension to prospective Sabres owners

'"It's a formula that's working right now," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said about slumpbusting. "If it's not broke, don't fix it," he said with a smile.' … [Read more...] about More slumps end in 2-2 tie

'At least one of the three Sabres who didn't get a payment he was owed already has polled his teammates over whether they would be upset if he triggered the process that could lead to quicker payment or, at worst for the team, unrestricted free agency.' … [Read more...] about League says Sabres will be paid

'Louis Ciminelli, a construction company executive who serves as chairman of the Pataki administration's New York Power Authority, called Golisano on Monday afternoon to gauge his plans for the Sabres if Hamister's fledgling deal does not materialize.' … [Read more...] about Golisano approached about Sabres

'If the league doesn't grant Hamister another extension, it may open the bidding to other parties as soon as Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Hamister Won't Meet NHL Deadline on Sabres Purchase

'After skating to a scoreless tie through two periods, the Sabres and Sharks put on their scoring pants in the final 20 minutes.' … [Read more...] about Sharks must settle for tie