Archives for May 2003

'“It’s still a 50/50 proposition,” he said. “Buffalo is in the driver’s seat if they want to be. But there’s no way in my mind that Tampa is out.”' … [Read more...] about No decision by Amerks yet

The pint-sized forward of the Buffalo Sabres was second on Team Canada scoring with nine points (4-5) in nine games including a pair of game-winning goals. … [Read more...] about World championship a coming-out party for Daniel Briere

'"I've always wanted to play for Buffalo," Marchant said last week. "I grew up here. I grew up watching these guys play. I have a home here. My family is from here. It would be a great situation, but there are more factors to it. I'm not going to lie; money is a factor. The term of the contract is a factor. You only get an opportunity like this … [Read more...] about Marchant will listen if Sabres come calling

'Lindy Ruff says he wants to be more "comfortable" with his roster before deciding whether to remain the Buffalo Sabres' head coach. He sounds like a man who wants more of a say in personnel matters. You can't blame him. Darcy Regier is on thin ice as general manager. Coaches almost invariably make a play for more power when they sense that the GM is … [Read more...] about Wait-and-see game from Ruff could mean Regier's in trouble

'Wild center Darby Hendrickson this week said, “We didn’t have the word ‘quit’ in us.” No Buffalo player could say that with a straight face the last two seasons.' … [Read more...] about If Wild can do it, so can the Sabres

'If AHL Rochester cannot reach an agreement with long-time partner Buffalo, the Lightning will step in. The Americans, a Sabres affiliate for 24 seasons and with three years remaining on their contract, want a commitment the Sabres will stock the team with more veterans to help it improve. Feaster said he can accommodate that vision. "With the money we have budgeted … [Read more...] about Andreychuk to return for 22nd season

'"His agent feels it would be in his best interest to come back and play for us, but they still have to meet with Buffalo to get (Buffalo's) feelings," Hawks coach Mike Williamson said. "You can see what it meant for us to not have him back. We struggled (to score) and a lot of your offense runs around the creativity of your defensemen."' … [Read more...] about Klepis might return to Hawks

'Though Ruff's current contact runs out at the end of June, he has attended all the Sabres' personnel meetings as they prepare for next month's NHL Entry Draft. The Sabres have the fifth overall selection. ''He's been involved in all of our discussions,'' said Regier about his current coach. ''He has been included in … [Read more...] about Amidst uncertainty, Regier says Sabres evaluating draft

'Under the deal, the Sabres have provided minor hockey with $100,000 spread over three years as well as home and away jerseys and socks. In exchange, minor hockey teams are required to sell tickets to Buffalo Sabres home games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres deal with minor hockey still solid

'As an active member of the Sabres alumni, Atkinson suited up to play in games to raise money for local charities.' … [Read more...] about Falls Flyers&#8217 great Atkinson dead at 54

'Steve Atkinson, a right wing for the Buffalo Sabres in the 1970s, died Tuesday of a heart attack. He was 54.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabre Steve Atkinson dies of heart attack

'“I’ve told the Sabres if they just want to develop players, then they should look elsewhere,” Donner said Tuesday. “If they want Rochester to be competitive and if they want to join forces in a marketing partnership, then we should stay together forever.”' … [Read more...] about Amerks' toughest decision

'Bidding ends at 9 tonight for memorabilia items being auctioned online by former Buffalo Sabres Gilbert Perreault and Danny Gare. The auction takes place at the Classic Collections Web site: classicauctions.at.edeal.com.' … [Read more...] about Bulletin Board

'Ruff did not single out players or specify changes he deemed necessary. He suggested the Sabres should acquire a few veterans either through free agency or trades. He was satisfied with his defensemen but hinted he had doubts about his forwards.' … [Read more...] about Ruff wants improvements if he's to stay

'Lindy Ruff met with managing partner Larry Quinn and GM Darcy Regier for several hours last week in hopes they can determine whether Ruff will sign another contract to remain behind Buffalo's bench.' … [Read more...] about With end of era near, it's time to declare Roy the best ever