Archives for February 6, 2003

'Golisano is angling to use some of the personal wealth that he's so frustrated Pataki with politically to buy the team.' … [Read more...] about In a role reversal, Golisano can now be useful to Pataki

'The request for an additional line of credit was not unexpected. Judge Michael J. Kaplan granted the Sabres up to $25 million in debtors-in-possession financing when he approved an initial $10 million line of credit after the team filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last month.' … [Read more...] about Sabres seek OK to pay players' bonuses, $15 million credit line

'Gratton, the Sabres' second-leading scorer with 14 goals and 38 points, had four goals in the three games before he got hurt.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' Gratton cleared to play

'"I don't think you ever look forward to something like that," Biron said. "When you give up 11 (goals) and score three in the last three games, it's unacceptable. You've got to do something, and that was the remedy to it, I guess."' … [Read more...] about Players pay the price for loss

'Golisano - through his political campaigns - has made political enemies of Gov. George E. Pataki, County Executive Joel A. Giambra and other local politicians, especially Republicans. Some of Golisano's local allies, particularly former Erie County Democratic Party chairman G. Steven Pigeon, come with their own political baggage and serve as lightning rods for … [Read more...] about Is the power elite leery of Golisano?

'Buffalo Sabres alumni will take on a team representing the Southern Tier Regional Emergency Services Squad at 3 p.m. March 2 in the William O. Smith Recreation Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres alumni take on Olean squad

'He hopes to own both the Sabres and the Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Area would benefit if Golisano bought Sabres

'"Right now, (Biron is) playing up to his potential and it's great to see," said Satan. "Now, it's just a matter for him to maintain that level of play."' … [Read more...] about Biron, Naslund lead clutch rankings for January