Archives for 2003

'In November, when Jason Woolley was traded from Buffalo to Detroit, it was another gee-whiz situation. He stepped up from the cellar-dwelling, financially troubled Sabres to Hockeytown. Gee, now he had a chance to play for a contender.' … [Read more...] about Boileau, Woolley becoming perfect fit

'Woolley described Ruff's work environment as the "Buffalo Brainwash."' … [Read more...] about Woolley recalls good, bad and ugly

'He didn't inform Sabres medical personnel of his symptoms and played the next two games before deciding the discomfort was too strong to ignore.' … [Read more...] about Warrener finally sits with concussion

'Against Detroit, the Sabres are 33-10-8 at home but 18-31-5 on the road.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Red Wings

'Fitzpatrick has played nine games for the Sabres this season and has one assist. He has been the Amerks best defenseman this season, with five goals, 11 assists and 16 points.' … [Read more...] about Fitzpatrick recalled

'Volker said he and Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno, R-Brunswick, Rensselaer County, are working with prospective owners, but Volker hasn’t talked to Golisano about the team.' … [Read more...] about Hamister not out of picture

'"I left on pretty good terms, and that was something I wanted to do. Anyone I had a problem with I talked to personally before I left, and I just kind of left it at that. You know, the way I see it, they could have stuck it to me even more and not enabled me to come here."' … [Read more...] about Woolley feels 'weird' about facing Buffalo

'And here he is. Instead of playing in this weekend's Michigan-Michigan State home-and-home series, he'll be in uniform for a game against the Red Wings. He's in the NHL. Already.' … [Read more...] about Goaltender takes bad with good after quick move to NHL

'"I'm not sure how I feel, it's a weird feeling," Woolley said. "I've talked to a few guys over there. I've been thinking about it. ... It's only one game, (but) it's just a distraction you'd rather not have."' … [Read more...] about Woolley faces old team

'Warrener, one of Buffalo's most dependable defensemen, was held out of practice Wednesday. He was initially injured during last week's 4-2 loss to Vancouver, but went on to play two more games. The game against Vancouver was his first after missing 10 games with a broken bone in his left foot.' … [Read more...] about Warrener out with post-concussion symptoms; Sabres recall Fitzpatrick

'Fitzpatrick is expected to fill in for promising rookie Henrik Tallinder, who's listed as day-to-day with a high ankle sprain.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Fitzpatrick

'It was the fifth time Buffalo lost when tied after two periods (6-5-2-1). The Sabres have six losses when leading after two, including three in overtime.' … [Read more...] about Blues clue in Biron

'"Here's a guy who could be the new Sabres owner, and we've treated him like a trailer-park relative," one local business official said.' … [Read more...] about Leaders are urged to reach out to Golisano

'"Hopefully, the Sabres' situation will be resolved and we'll get a better price on the properties," Gallagher told the Common Council's Finance Committee on Tuesday. "We all hope the Sabres will be there come next October, and I'm sure we'll get a much higher price."' … [Read more...] about Parking lot leases hinge on Sabres' fate

'Golisano has taken some heat for taking his time working up a new offer, but let’s be real. When a team is more than $200 million in debt, plays in a league where half the teams lose money (even the good ones) and is facing another bitter labor dispute -- where one owner, Chicago’s Bill Wirtz, said he wouldn’t buy even his own team -- well, who’s … [Read more...] about Sabres' die-hard fans deserve a lot better