Archives for 2003

I have seen Klepis a few times and I have thought he has played okay, but he is never going to get to the level of guys like Hossa and Havlat. If you want to compete for the Stanley Cup, you have to do what it takes to win. … [Read more...] about Sens throw Varada into mix to mix it up

'Klepis, 18, currently is not on the Ottawa roster. He has spent the bulk of the 2002-03 season in the Czech Elite League. The Sabres would eventually have to sign him, presuming they stay in business for next season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres deal Varada to Senators, begin selloff

'``You just got look at it objectively,'' Varada's agent, Rich Winter, said. ``The guy went from a last-place team to a first-place team."' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Varada to Senators

'The Ottawa Senators on Tuesday acquired right wing Vaclav Varada and a 2003 fifth-round draft pick from the Buffalo Sabres for 18-year-old center Jakub Klepis in a deal involving two teams that have filed for bankruptcy.' … [Read more...] about Senators obtain RW Varada, pick from Sabres for C Klepis

'"For more than three decades, the Sabres have contributed a great deal to the Buffalo area. Their fans have rewarded them with support and loyalty and government helped build a new stadium," Hevesi said. "I hope that the team's recent difficulties can be overcome, and that the Sabres can be returned to a position of financial stability and on-ice … [Read more...] about Sabres' economic impact pegged at $65 million

'The fact that Buffalo’s drop in population, weak employment growth in the 1990s, and current rising unemployment rates have not markedly affected attendance numbers is a testament to the importance of Sabres games to residents in Erie and Niagara counties.' (submitted by: From Albany) … [Read more...] about The State Comptroller's Economic Impact Statement: The Buffalo Sabres and Western New York

'''Any enterprise that adds $65 million to the local economy on a regular basis ... is worth keeping,'' Hevesi said.' … [Read more...] about Study: Sabres add nearly $65 million to economy

'"And then when I saw how the team struggled early in the season after sending me down, I just kept waiting for the call back up to Buffalo. And I also knew that I was going to have to play my best hockey to stay here. So that's what I've tried to do. I really thought I deserved to be on the team." … [Read more...] about Kotalik proves worth

'It would take a miracle of biblical proportions to get the Sabres into the playoffs, but that's not deterring them from spoiling the hopes of everyone else.' … [Read more...] about Sabres slow down another playoff hopeful

'Insiders have said that a new owner would have to pay more than $50 million cash for the franchise - to pay off all the debts, satisfy Adelphia Communications Corp.'s creditors and repay the team's current operating expenses since the team sought bankruptcy protection.' … [Read more...] about Hamister pursuing investors for new bid

'And it was annoying to many - this page included - that he seemed to be trying to jam a stick into Hamister's spokes as the local man tried to nail down a deal that would work for him. Indeed, the sense that he was placing his interests over those of this community may have contributed to the frigid reception he received here.' … [Read more...] about A welcome for Golisano

'Both the Sabres goals came after calls that replay refuted.' … [Read more...] about Panthers' point of view: Tie is a loss

'Monday was a big scout night in the Office Depot Center press box. Scouts from Anaheim, Carolina, Ottawa, Rangers, Chicago and Columbus attended.' … [Read more...] about Hockey News paints bright future for Florida

'The Panthers had a chance to win the game when Curtis Brown slashed Mathieu Biron at the 20-minute mark of the third period. That gave the Panthers a two-minute 4-on-3 to start the OT, but Biron's brother, Martin, turned the Panthers away.' … [Read more...] about Panthers fail to show up during disappointing tie with Buffalo

'Before Monday's game against Buffalo, Lilja, acquired from the Los Angeles Kings with Jaroslav Bednar for Dmitry Yushkevich in November, was a plus-20, tied for 14th in the NHL, sixth among defensemen. Plus-15 of the plus-20 had come in 35 games with the Panthers.' … [Read more...] about On the plus side, Lilja looks good