Archives for October 2003

'It's a new season in Buffalo. The Sabres actually have money to pay players capable of putting a decent product on the ice. Money. Go figure.' … [Read more...] about Golisano breathes life, resources into Sabres

'It was Polisseni, Paychex's senior vice president of marketing, who dragged Golisano to at least one NHL game a season, even though Golisano wasn't a fan. It was Polisseni who helped establish youth and adult hockey programs in Rochester. And it was Polisseni who likely would've made a bid to buy the Sabres instead of Golisano.' … [Read more...] about A friend indeed

'After three weeks of training camp, the club still has not decided who will be their No. 1 goaltender out of a trio that includes Martin Biron, Mika Noronen and Ryan Miller.' … [Read more...] about Sabres still left with one major question unanswered

'Buffalo has 23 healthy players, the NHL regular season limit. Right now the roster includes three injured players - left wing Eric Boulton (left hand), center Tim Connolly (concussion) and left wing Jochen Hecht (broken arm). Hecht is expected to miss 6-8 weeks. In addition to his injury, Connolly must serve a four-game NHL suspension at the start of the regular season, a … [Read more...] about Sabres cut six skaters, but no goaltenders

'Kriukov, 21, has battled injuries the past two seasons. The Sabres liked what they have seen in training camp and believe his development would be better served in Rochester. He has a contract with a team in Russia, but the Sabres will attempt to free him from that deal so they can sign him.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send 6 to Amerks, including Roy

'The Sabres also demoted forwards Milan Bartovic, Paul Gaustad, Artem Kriukov and Norm Milley, and defenseman Doug Janik to their minor league farm team. Of the six, Gaustad was the only one to record points this preseason, scoring twice in two games.' … [Read more...] about Roy among six demoted by Sabres

'The long-term agreement gives WROC exclusive rights to broadcast the Nov. 12 game between the Sabres and the New Jersey Devils. The game will be broadcast live from the Blue Cross Arena at the Rochester War Memorial.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, WROC ink deal

'Sabres coach Lindy Ruff, who said earlier this week Peters would in all likelihood start the season with the club, gushed with praise when asked about Peters. “You can’t say enough about what Andrew Peters has done,” Ruff said. “Now he’s added a little goal-scoring touch to his game."' … [Read more...] about Peters sharp in Sabres win

'Peters, the St. Catharines native who's a virtual lock to be on the opening-night roster because of Eric Boulton's broken hand, joined Ales Kotalik, Norm Milley, Jay McKee and Milan Bartovic on the score sheet in a game that lacked star power. The Sabres called up Bartovic, Milley, Doug Janik and Paul Gaustad for the game and sat first-liners such as Chris Drury … [Read more...] about Peters lifts Sabres

'Buffalo Sabres managing partner Larry Quinn will speak during St. Bonaventure University's Morning Call Executive Breakfast on Wednesday in the Saturn Club.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' Quinn to speak at Saturn Club

'Last night's final exhibition game, against the Buffalo Sabres, was an eventful one, if not just for the venue: the 3,000-seat Jack Gatecliff Arena, with an ice surface of just 180-by-70 feet (the NHL standard is 200-by-85). The game was the second half of a reciprocal agreement that brought the Sabres to Ottawa's minor-league affiliate in Binghamton to open the … [Read more...] about Audition time over as final cuts approach

'The Sabres have three options -- sign him and keep him in the AHL with the Americans, or give him the choice of playing in the East Coast league or the OHL.' … [Read more...] about Wideman decision expected soon

The Senators were not exactly showstoppers in their final pre-season audition. … [Read more...] about Time to get real

'Miroslav Satan and Chris Taylor each had three assists to help the Buffalo Sabres beat the Ottawa Senators 5-1 in a preseason game Sunday night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 5, Senators 1

'It did not take long for Miroslav Satan to regain his form.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Ottawa 1