Archives for February 27, 2003

'NHL spokesman Frank Brown declined to comment on the TSN report. Laura Saxby Lynch, Golisano's spokeswoman at Paychex, said he was out of town and unavailable to comment.' … [Read more...] about Golisano Submitted Second Bid for Sabres, Canada's TSN Reports

'Billionaire B. Thomas Golisano is seeking the best terms to reconfigure a $22.4 million loan as his bid to buy the bankrupt Buffalo Sabres nears completion.' … [Read more...] about Golisano bid to buy bankrupt Sabres nearing completion

'Golisano provided no details of what he submitted to the NHL, calling it a “letter bid” that is subject to due diligence work before a formal contract is submitted.' … [Read more...] about Golisano offer for Sabres reported

WGR Sportsradio 55 has learned that Tom Golisano submitted a bid to buy the Buffalo Sabres back on February 14th. The NHL accepted that bid the very next day. … [Read more...] about Golisano, Sabres getting closer

However, no sale has been finalized and the two sides continue to work out the details. … [Read more...] about Sabres deal still pending

'Hecl became expendable after Rhett Warrener returned to action in Wednesday's 3-2 loss at Washington. Warrener had missed seven games because of a concussion.' … [Read more...] about Sabres demote D Hecl to minors

According to WGR Sportsradio in Buffalo, the NHL has accepted former gubernatorial candidate Tom Golisano's bid to buy the financially strapped team, TSN reported on its Web site Thursday. Golisano submitted a bid back on Feb. 14. The report says the NHL accepted Golisano's proposal the next day. (Submitted by: Smitheo) … [Read more...] about NHL accepts Golisano’s bid to buy Sabres

'“There are some details still to be worked out, but a deal could close in the next seven to 10 days."' … [Read more...] about Golisano in 2nd bid for Sabres

'The loss kept the Sabres in last place in the NHL with an 18-31-8-5 record. They could have climbed out of the cellar and past the Atlanta Thrashers with at least a tie.' … [Read more...] about Sabres see the light, still lose to Caps

'"I'm even more confused now than I was a couple days ago," leading scorer Miroslav Satan said.' … [Read more...] about Trade catches Sabres off-guard

'A top government source in Albany, meanwhile, said that the National Hockey League is negotiating only with Golisano and that no other prospective buyers have emerged. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the state is not involved in the negotiations because Golisano is not seeking any state money to help close the deal. The source added that … [Read more...] about Golisano completing his bid for Sabres

'Last season, Varada served no fewer than three suspensions: one game for checking from behind; three games for careless use of the stick (Varada butt-ended Eric Lindros to the head); and a one game for kneeing Montreal Canadiens goaltender José Theodore, causing a concussion.' … [Read more...] about Fine time to add a pain in the…

'Jagr, who has 35 goals in 54 games against Buffalo, glided to the side of the crease until he was nearly flush with the near post, then flicked the puck back across to the far side, nestling it inside the opposite post for his 34th goal of the season, tied for fourth best in the NHL and three more than he produced all of last season.' … [Read more...] about Capitals Stumble, Don't Fall

'A sure sign that the trade deadline is approaching: For the third straight game scouts from at least five teams were in attendance at MCI Center.' … [Read more...] about Miller Recovers in Time to Lend a Hand

'The Caps turned a dominating, one-sided performance into a tight game with sloppy, lackluster play that might have forced the game into overtime had not Kolzig played as well as he did.' … [Read more...] about Capitals survive defensive collapse