Archives for 2003

'With just over one week to go before the season officially begins, the roster is finally complete...'. … [Read more...] about Sabres Report

'Forwards Milan Bartovic, Paul Gaustad and Norm Milley and defensemen Joel Bouchard and David Cullen were all assigned to the Sabres' minor league affiliate.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send five to Rochester

'After signing forward Miroslav Satan to a two-year, $10 million contract this week, the Buffalo Sabres don't know whether he'll be in the lineup when they play the Chicago Blackhawks in a preseason game on Thursday in Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' unsure if Satan will play

'Choice One has been named the official telecommunications provider for the Buffalo Sabres and a subsidiary, Choice One OnLine, will redesign the Sabres Web site.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Choice One to sponsorship deal

'"If you look at last year's team," Quinn said, "you have a tough time saying what is the personality of that team."' … [Read more...] about A little joie de vivre brightening the Sabres' picture

'"With our organization, we don't really mind people starting off in Rochester," Luce said. "It's a great experience, playing in the AHL and getting the feel of pro hockey. We'd rather see people progress upwards than starting up here, then going down and having to fight their way back up."' … [Read more...] about Roy faces tall task

'Biron's best efforts aside, the Sabres' ascent depends on Miroslav Satan, who missed the first three weeks of training camp in a contract holdout. Buffalo needs his 30-goal production to continue, and with a consistent point producer of his ilk, the Sabres should surprise and move up.' … [Read more...] about Northeast Division Preview

'Daniel Briere tied the game at 10:29 of the third period after Alex Svitov turned the puck over just inside the Tampa Bay blue line.' … [Read more...] about Stillman Scores His First Goal With Club

'The parade to the penalty box made it difficult to judge the players still fighting for jobs.' … [Read more...] about 1st goal has Stillman on knees

'Daniel Briere scored with 9:31 remaining in regulation to lift the Buffalo Sabres into a 2-2 exhibition tie with the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 2, Lightning 2

'Anxiously awaiting the arrival of Miroslav Satan after re-signing the high-scoring winger on Monday, the Sabres took the game's first six penalties but found themselves trailing just 1-0.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Tampa Bay 2 (ot)

There was a little bit of give on both sides, probably more on our side than his side. More than anything this is an acknowledgement of the commitment by the ownership to make sure we get the key players signed to give us the best opportunity possible to have the best season we can, and it also acknowledges Miro as a very valuable player to this organization. I believe it makes … [Read more...] about Regier’s Comments about the signing of Miroslav Satan

First of all, I am very happy to be a Sabre again and continue my career as a Sabre. I am happy that all of the negotiations are done and I am excited to get back on the ice and try to win some games." … [Read more...] about Miroslav Satan’s Comments on Signing a New Deal

I think in a situation like this, where you have a player looking for a lot of money and is an elite player, you can make a wrong step and polarize them. Darcy, to his credit, talked to him everyday and I think that is really what got (the deal) done. My part was simply approving the money that was negotiated. I think it was nice of him to say but this deal really was done by … [Read more...] about Larry Quinn’s Comments about the signing of Miroslav Satan

'Satan and the Sabres finally ended their contract impasse Monday, agreeing to a two-year deal worth $10 million. Satan will receive $4.75 million this season and $5.25 million next season.' … [Read more...] about Satan now highest paid on Sabres