Archives for 2003

'It's hard to justify spending public money to keep a hockey team in a city that's having trouble making ends meet. But we have to roll up our sleeves and figure out a way to make it work. I don't think anyone would choose paying for the arena over paying for teachers, but if we're creative, we can find a way to keep the team without having to make that … [Read more...] about Losing Sabres would be a serious blow to the city

'Shortly after Kotalik's second goal, Fedoruk and Buffalo tough guy Rob Ray exchanged pleasantries and were assessed two minutes for roughing at 12:10 of the second period. Even though there were no fisticuffs, the exchange seemed to energize the crowd, not to mention the Flyers.' … [Read more...] about Flyers erase 2-0 deficit and rub out the Sabres

'The Flyers have won two of their three meetings with the Sabres this season.' … [Read more...] about Flyers' rally gets best of Buffalo

'True to the recent history of this series, the Sabres got up early and prepared to play a game of keepaway. That’s worked for them in six of the last seven meetings between the teams, and it looked no different after someone named Ales Kotalik scored the first two.' … [Read more...] about Mind over matter for Roenick

'''I think three things gave us energy,'' said Hitchcock. ''Primeau's goal, Fedoruk's fight, and goal. Fedoruk's fight really energized our team.''' … [Read more...] about Not-complacent Flyers down Sabres

'It took the Flyers half the game to find their legs and when they did, the Sabres had a tough time stopping them.' … [Read more...] about Flyers win in return home

'"I don't think it was so much my goal but Fedoruk setting a tone for us by coming out and having a big scrap,'' Roenick said. "I know that energized me, and I am pretty sure it energized a lot of other guys. He deserves a lot of credit for lifting us emotionally.''' … [Read more...] about Flyers come home to beat Sabres 3-2

'Todd Fedoruk's second-period fight with Sabres enforcer Rob Ray certainly was not pretty, especially when Ray decked Fedoruk with a punch and then egged on the crowd as he skated to the penalty box. But it apparently was the fuel the Flyers needed to snap out of their funk. "That energized a lot of guys," center Jeremy Roenick said. "He deserves a lot … [Read more...] about Flyers rally to beat Sabres, 3-2

'``It is very disappointing,'' Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. ``We had a lot of odd-numbered situations that we didn't take advantage of that could've putthem away.''' … [Read more...] about Flyers 3, Sabres 2

'"Esche made some huge saves for us," Roenick said. "Again, he was awesome for us tonight."' … [Read more...] about Philadelphia 3, Buffalo 2

'Brian Davis, Buffalo Common Council Ellicott District: “For the most part, those things can be worked through except for the ground rent. I think the Council took a harsh stand today that we are not in support under any circumstance of waiving any portion of the ground rent that's due to the city of Buffalo due to the financial times that we're … [Read more...] about Hamister meets with Buffalo Common Council

'Tuesday, Hamister formally asked the city to give up a half million dollars in ground rent as part of the aid package, but the lawmakers refused because the city is strapped for cash. Council Majority Leader Rosemarie Lotempio said, "With the cuts we've had to make, temporary closing of firehalls, with the cuts going forward into the next budget, we cannot … [Read more...] about Hamister Calling for Help From City in Bid to Buy Sabres

'As you may have already heard on WGR Sports Radio 55, we have obtained a copy of the Tom Golisano bid to purchase the Buffalo Sabres. The entire 10 page proposal bid is online for public viewing.' … [Read more...] about Golisano’s 10 Page Bid to Purchase the Sabres

'In a perfect world, the Sabres would go to the investors who can best afford to pay for them with their own money. But thanks to Hamister's careful cultivation of a political support structure eager to help him realize his dream, it looks like we're all going to be going into the hockey business with him. Again, whether we want to or not.' … [Read more...] about New York, Erie County to pony up and help Hamister into hockey biz

To shamelessly borrow from comedian Dennis Miller, isn't being the best player on the Buffalo Sabres sort of like being named valedictorian in summer school? Forward Ales Kotalik recently earned Head Coach Lindy Ruff's nomination for that dubious distinction, but it also sounds as if he's considering a makeup exam. “(Kotalik) is close to our best … [Read more...] about Ales Kotalik is on Lindy Ruff's good sideOe for now