Archives for 2003

'Bankrupt Buffalo, winless in seven games and holding as many total victories (15) as the Blues now have on the road...' … [Read more...] about Rare goal by Finley caps strong comeback

'"I know that when we're getting close to having new ownership in here, it's limited the moves we can make because you're affecting what's being sold," said Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff. "We're somewhat limited in what we can do."' … [Read more...] about Money weighs on deals by Sabres, Blues

'``We're still finding ways not to win games,'' Sabres defenseman James Patrick said. ``That was the difference tonight. They capitalized.'' Rhett Warrener agreed. ``That's a good lead,'' he said. ``It should be enough. We've proven this year that we're capable of blowing it.''' … [Read more...] about Blues 3, Sabres 2

'"It's just a lack of taking advantage of our opportunities to put the team away," Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. "You aren't going to play a perfect game, and I think that we gave up very few scoring chances in the game. We made a big mistake on the last goal and it ended up going into the net, but we should have had the team down and … [Read more...] about St. Louis 3, Buffalo 2

'About 6,000 tickets remain.' … [Read more...] about Biron looks to silence Blues' star

' The Sabres have just nine goals during their six-game winless streak (0-4-0-2).' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Blues

'As Peca said, there's a lot that needs to be shaken up at HSBC Arena. It should start with the man who traded away the team's heart and soul and gave Buffalo fans the sort of hockey team they've always despised. If Golisano is the guy, fine. By all means, Tom, show us the money. And then show Darcy the door.' … [Read more...] about Golisano deal could finish Regier here

'Meanwhile, a group of investors that had been pursing the Sabres is, once again, interested in the team. "But I don't know what they're going to do," said Alan Maislin, a Montreal trucking company owner who was part of the investment group that includes Quentin Bourjeaurd, a former aerospace industrialist in Texas who has ownership interests in junior … [Read more...] about Golisano expects to make bid by week's end

'“One of the biggest mistakes the Sabres have made over the last 10 years is that their marketing efforts in Rochester have been on a token basis,” Donner said. “We had the ability to bring them in for training camp long before the Bills thought of coming here, it just never happened.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres need bigger profile here, Amerks exec says

'Amerks Chief Executive Officer Steve Donner recognizes the geographical and promotional benefits of working with the Sabres. He would be reluctant to end the affiliation but also realizes the current situation is intolerable. If Paychex CEO B. Thomas Golisano doesn’t purchase the Sabres, Donner says the affiliation is doomed.' … [Read more...] about Amerks' switch might not prove a negative move

'Golisano, owner of Paychex Inc., released a statement through his firm, saying, "We are in a fact-gathering mode since it's been more than two and a half months since we looked at the financial information. We've got some work to do, and then we'll be talking to the league."' … [Read more...] about Golisano on Sabres' sale: 'Things are progressing'

'Buffalo Sabres defenseman Henrik Tallinder will be sidelined indefinitely with a sprained right ankle.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' Tallinder out indefinitely

'"There are a lot of issues that future ownership will have to decide. And it will revolve around the reality of where we are. The bankruptcy, the fact that we can generate the revenues to cover current expenses. The greatest expendure you have are players. So, if an ownership group was not prepared to, or not want to go into their pockets to underwrite the losses, … [Read more...] about Regier eyeing future?

'X-rays revealed a high ankle sprain, and it's uncertain how soon Tallinder will be able to return. It could be days. It could be weeks.' … [Read more...] about Ankle sprain shelves Tallinder

'A lot of business execs like Hamister bemoan welfare and government waste. Indeed, Hamister led Joel Giambra's cost-cutting transition team. But he had no qualms about asking for handouts with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Hamister left bittersweet taste behind