Archives for 2003

'"I have the utmost confidence that, No. 1, hockey will stay in Buffalo because they deserve it in Western New York and the Niagara Peninsula," May said. "And, No. 2, hopefully at the end of the day they take care of the people that gave their heart and souls for that team."' … [Read more...] about Creditor May: Fans deserve Sabres

'"Chapter 11 is necessary so that the buyer can get a court order giving them good title to the Sabres," said William Savino, chairman of the Damon & Morey law firm's Business Litigation and Insolvency Department. "The concern is not over the bankruptcy, that had to be filed, and is now filed. You want a creative deal that can be structured so that … [Read more...] about Hamister's resolve unshaken despite Sabres' troubles

'Buffalo goalie Martin Biron made 30 saves to improve the once woeful Sabres to 6-1-1 in January. Buffalo has shut out its opponents in eight of the last nine periods.' … [Read more...] about Coyotes sink lower with shutout loss to Sabres

'This whole rotating goaltender thing seems to be working for the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about This time, Biron stops all shots

'Hamister's plans essentially come down to a high-stakes wager. He's betting the NHL will reach a new contract with the players union so that teams can remain competitive without drowning in red ink.' … [Read more...] about NHL's troubles make Sabres investment risky

'"We are a regional market that needs to pay attention to a lot of people who live in rural areas," he added. "If we want to fill between 17,000 and 18,500 seats for 41 events, I don't believe we can get there solely with six-packs, 10-packs and season tickets."' … [Read more...] about Hamister pushes a regional focus

'It was the third time in the past six games the Coyotes have been shut out. They've scored all of five goals during that stretch, and have now tied a season-high, six-game winless streak (0-4-1-1).' … [Read more...] about Winless streak at 6 as Coyotes shut out again

'''I'm not too concerned about it, really," May said. ''Hockey players have a history of being taken care of in this league and I'm sure this won't be any different. Hopefully, everything will work itself out."' … [Read more...] about Documents have May on Sabres' debt lists

'Brown scored a short-handed goal early in the third period as the Sabres improved on their second-half surge with a 1-0 victory over the slumping Phoenix Coyotes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 1, Coyotes 0

'"I don't think we have had a trip, western trip, where we had this much success," coach Lindy Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 1, Phoenix 0

2002 could not have been a worse year for the Buffalo Sabres. The team got off to a horrendous start this season, sinking to the very bottom of the league. This new year of 2003 has been a blessing for the Sabres on the ice. … [Read more...] about Sabres continue to roll in 2003

'What happened Sept. 5? No one truly knows except Afinogenov.' … [Read more...] about Afinogenov's head trip nearing end

'Alexander Mogilny's agent, J.P. Barry, said the $442,000 the Sabres owe the Vancouver Canucks is owed to Mogilny, not the Canucks. The Canucks seem to agree. Barry said the money is related to marketing rights fees, which grant the use of a player's image and likeness to promote the team. Marketing rights fees became a common way to compensate players in the … [Read more...] about Real-time statistics coming back in real life

'"The reality is once we sign that asset purchase agreement, the most important thing remaining to make this transaction happen is the government piece," Hamister said. "The asset purchase agreement binds us more tightly to buying the Sabres. It doesn't make us owners of the Sabres."' … [Read more...] about Hamister expects a deal by Friday

'"And what's made us a household name, realistically, is the Sabres."' … [Read more...] about Backing the Sabres