Archives for February 1, 2003

The state of New York has declared there is no public funding available to assist in Hamisters bid to gain control of the team and sources told FOXSports.com Saturday that Hamister is fast running out of funding options and likely wont meet a Monday deadline to sign an agreement to purchase the assets of the club. … [Read more...] about Hamiester\’s bid to buy bankrupt Sabres hits roadblock

It was a week of 3 goals. The Buffalo Sabres played 3 games and got a total of 1 goal in each game. Two overtime losses were sandwiched around a horrible 5-1 loss to the Nashville Predators. Three losses, three goals, two points. That was the week that the Sabres would soon like to forget. … [Read more...] about Sabres look punchless in 3 defeats

'The headstone hasn't been etched yet, but the chisel is on standby.' … [Read more...] about By the boards

'The Pataki administration has been worried about the perception of state money even indirectly going to help Adelphia or its creditors, especially when the governor is seeking to slash aid to public schools, hospitals, nursing homes and colleges. "We're not going to provide funds that pay off any of those debts," Gargano said.' … [Read more...] about Pataki aide adamant about no aid for Hamister

'Research also revealed how to salvage failing advertising sales on the stripe between levels, Hamister said. Most venues generate $15 million to $20 million in ad sales, but HSBC Arena barely made $1.5 million, he said. The reason is that a full-season contract is a budget buster for advertisers in small-market Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Market research pays off for college, businesses in area

'Kotalik also became the first Buffalo player to have three consecutive two-goal games. He ranks second among rookies with 13 goals and sixth with 20 points.' … [Read more...] about Kotalik named NHL Rookie of the Month

'Buffalo Sabres right wing Ales Kotalik, who led all first-year players in goals and points, on Friday was named NHL Rookie of the Month for January.' … [Read more...] about Sabres RW Kotalik named NHL Rookie of the Month