Archives for May 14, 2003

'It's critical that they come to an agreement with their second round pick from that draft, Derek Roy.' … [Read more...] about June 1st is Deadline for Sabres to Sign 2001 Draft Picks

'Traditionally, training camp has been in St. Catharines, South Carolina and Buffalo. Regier says they will now make Rochester a big part of training camp.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres And Amerks Stay Together For 3 More Years

'The extended agreement will include an increase of $500,000 to the Rochester budget for each season, both teams will work jointly on marketing as the Sabres seek to enlarge their fan base in that city and Amerks general manager Jody Gage will continue in that role but as an employee of the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Amerks extend affiliation agreement

'Varada was just excited to join a team on its way to finishing with the NHL's best regular-season record. ''The Sabres could've sent me somewhere else and, maybe, I wouldn't like to play there. But they traded me to the best team in the league,'' Varada said.' … [Read more...] about Senators' lineup spiced with Buffalo flavor

'Without a core of quality veterans, Amerks president Steve Donner said, the team would continue to lose and the Sabres would also suffer because their young prospects would not develop in the proper environment.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres' affiliate in Rochester pledges loyalty

'"What saved it was, quite honestly, our new ownership," Sabres general manager Darcy Regier said. "We had limited resources (the past two years) and it wasn't just in the National Hockey League, it was in the American Hockey League as well."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres' affiliate in Rochester agrees to three-year extension

'"Through the financial commitment by our new owner, Tom Golisano, this agreement allows us to allocate more money to our minor league budget in Rochester and thus enables us to develop our prospects, add veteran players to the team and create more depth for the organization," said Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier. "It's very important that we … [Read more...] about Sabres Re-Up With Amerks

'The Amerks and Sabres will announce at 1 p.m. this afternoon that the longest affiliation in pro hockey will continue for a 25th season.' … [Read more...] about Amerks will stick with Sabres

'Perreault and Gare were among a handful of former Sabres who took part in an online auction of hockey memorabilia that ended early last Wednesday morning on the Web site of Classic Collectibles, based in Montreal. (The site is classicauctions.net.)' … [Read more...] about Going once…

'And if there's a plan in place to cure the ills, then spell it out. Is there money to spend in free agency? Can the payroll expand? Or will the coming season also be written off as part of the youth movement until a new collective bargaining agreement is in place?' … [Read more...] about Sabres need to show fans their 'plan'