Archives for April 7, 2003

I guess there is a lot of rumors about turning this organization around, said Sabres leading scorer Miroslav Satan, who is eligible to become a restricted free agent this summer. And if everybody is going to be serious about it, I definitely want to be part of it. … [Read more...] about Sabres uncertain season ends with promise of a future

It was an unexpected and much appreciated end to what most feel was the Buffalo Sabres worst season in history. The team may have posted worst records, but considering the turmoil in trying to secure a new owner to keep the team in Buffalo along with the poor performance on the ice, and Sabres fans are already looking forward to next season. They may have gotten a glimpse of … [Read more...] about Sabres cap off season with Blue & Gold

'...the league contacted CCM's plant just outside Montreal on the morning of April 4 and asked it had enough backstock of Sabres' home uniforms and matching socks. The company had the jerseys, although they had to be lettered and numbered. As for the 50 or so pairs of socks, those had to be made that day...By the end of the day, the jerseys and socks were en … [Read more...] about Sabres' look ahead includes the past

'"There seems to be excitement in the city still," Sabres center Adam Mair said. "It's been really fun. Just having the ownership in place and knowing there's a good feeling around the team and around the community - it gives us hope."' … [Read more...] about Sabres sorry to see longest season end

'The Sabres walked out of their dressing room in HSBC Arena, and 17,845 jaws dropped. Buffalo players were wearing the much-beloved blue-and-gold uniforms of the team's first 26 seasons. It wasn't just unexpected. It was downright shocking. And it received one of the loudest and most spine-tingling cheers of the season. "Going out there," defenseman … [Read more...] about Blue-and-gold uniforms take fans back, perhaps to the future

'The tie gave the Devils a point in 11 consecutive games (6-0-4-1), following a 4-2 loss to Philadelphia on St. Patrick's Day.' … [Read more...] about Devils toughened for playoffs

'That is one of the primary reasons why he is considering bringing back the team's blue and gold uniforms. Golisano said that is one of the top items that people have suggested since the National Hockey League signed an asset purchase agreement with him on March 14. "I'd be remiss if we didn't look into it," Golisano said.' … [Read more...] about Golisano begins rebuilding Sabres' reputation

'Golisano, who hasn’t missed a home game since securing ownership, visited the locker room after the game and sounded like a man who can’t wait for the start of the 2003-04 season. “The program is definitely on the upswing now,” he said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres want more hockey

'Barely two hours after playing in the Buffalo Sabres 2-2 tie with the New Jersey Devils at HSBC Arena, Bartovic and Amerks captain Chris Taylor were skating for the Amerks in a 4-2 win over the Hamilton Bulldogs.' … [Read more...] about A hallelujah! greets Taylor and Bartovic

'By allowing only two goals today, the Devils won a share of the Jennings Trophy for allowing the fewest goals in the N.H.L. They allowed 166 this season, tying a franchise record. The Devils, who have won the Jennings Trophy three times, will share the award with the Flyers.' … [Read more...] about Devils Settle for Rest and a Tie

'The Sabres - whose fans (17,845) nearly filled the arena and cheered new owner Tom Golisano - went ahead early in the second on goals by Ales Kotalik and Alexei Zhitnik. Patrik Elias, who finished atop the Devils in scoring (57 points) for a fourth straight season, tied it at 15:44 of the second.' … [Read more...] about Devils cruise from Atlantic into playoffs

'They became the first team since expansion to lead the league in one special-teams category (89.6 percent penalty-killing) and finish last in the other (11.9 percent power play).' … [Read more...] about Burns, Devils are satisfied

'Patrik Elias tied the score at 2 for the Devils at 13:44 when he walked out of the left corner and backhanded a shot past Sabres goalie Mika Noronen.' … [Read more...] about Schwab chips in as Devils capture defensive trophy

'The Sabres wore throwback jerseys with their old logo. Team officials asked manufacturer CCM on Friday if the company could make the jerseys in time and management picked them up in Toronto. ... The crowd of 17,845 cheered new owner Tom Golisano's video message on the scoreboard about a "new era" in Sabres history.' … [Read more...] about Bruins get plenty of respect

'The Sabres received a huge ovation when they hit the ice wearing throwback uniforms, the old blue, white and yellow numbers with a buffalo stationed between two swords. And Tom Golisano, the man who saved the Sabres from folding earlier this year, received a nice hand when he spoke to fans on the Jumbotron during the sec-ond period.' … [Read more...] about Devils rest stars, tie for Jennings