Archives for February 28, 2003

Botterill leads the AHL with 36 goals, and has 56 points in 61 games with Rochester this season. He appeared in one game with the Sabres in December. … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Botterill, Hecl; waive Hamel

'"You lose your stature, you lose your touch, you lose your place on the team. Other guys had to step up and fill the role that maybe you once filled. You come back in and all of a sudden you feel awkward because you haven't been the guy that's been there."' … [Read more...] about Warrener spills frustrations

'But I can't, in good conscience, recommend that you remain as general manager. I think they ought to make you sell season tickets and pay you strictly on commission.' … [Read more...] about Regier's years of work yield nothing

'"It's just bad luck the whole year. Hopefully it'll get better next year."' … [Read more...] about Hecht's wrist still a shooting pain

'Tonight will be the Sabres' fourth game in a five-game, seven-night stretch.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Stars

'Individuals close to the negotiations cautioned that the agreement was only verbal and that a written contract is still being worked on. If there are no delays or glitches, a final, written deal could come as early as next week.' … [Read more...] about NHL gives verbal OK to Golisano Sabres deal

'RW J.P. Dumont has one goal in his last 10 games. He has 12 goals this season after consecutive 23-goal seasons.' … [Read more...] about Stars-Sabres preview

'Golisano and his advisers have been working with the NHL trade deadline of March 11 in mind. “He (Golisano) has clearly indicated that any owner would like to be in control of the team before then,” Pigeon said.' … [Read more...] about Golisano makes bid for Sabres