Archives for 2003

'Not having Satan and McKee in camp, however, could curtail much of Buffalo's offseason momentum. "It's always tough when key individuals are sitting out," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said, "but we'd dearly love to get both in for the first part of camp. It's something we're working very hard on."' … [Read more...] about Hungry Sabres happy to finally be campers

'''There might be somebody that just rises right to the top where you say, 'Man, the way he's playing, you've just got to keep playing him,''' said Ruff, who's team opens camp in St. Catharines, Ontario, on Friday. ''I think the competition throughout camp and preseason is going to be fierce at that position. And if … [Read more...] about Ruff favors rotating Sabres goalies, captains

'He said he will play for HC Slovan Slovnaft Bratislava of the Slovak Republic Extraleague.' … [Read more...] about Satan set to wait out Sabres while playing in Slovakia

'Satan has decided to play for HC Slovan Slovnaft Bratislava because he and the Sabres aren't close to agreeing on a new contract.' … [Read more...] about Satan set to play in Slovakia

'Coach Lindy Ruff believes his roster has as much punch as any since he took over as bench boss in 1997-98 -- which isn't saying a lot considering no Sabre has compiled more than 40 goals or 80 points in his tenure.' … [Read more...] about Sabres: Turning the corner?

'"I understand how it works," McKee said. "The team is trying to fit everybody into a certain salary structure. But I feel where our proposals are at is where my value is in the league. We're going to stick by that. We're not asking for anything ridiculous."' … [Read more...] about McKee's willing to hold out

'''The emphasis is just trying to get him signed as soon as possible,'' said Regier. ''Everything after that is just a day or two away.''' … [Read more...] about Sabres prepare for training camp without unsigned Satan

'"It's been a whole different atmosphere," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said Monday. "We've made some deals to help the club, and it's pretty exciting."' … [Read more...] about Sabres back in business

'The Sabres have made goaltending coach Jim Corsi a full-time employee with the intent to instill National Hockey League-caliber consistency in the crease. A majority of NHL teams employ a part-time assistant or consultant to handle the position. Corsi had been a part-timer with Buffalo for the past five seasons.' … [Read more...] about Corsi promoted to develop 'new' goalies

'Blessing, whose full-time job is director of public relations and TV for the Fort Erie Race Track, naturally is disappointed. "I think it's a shame," he said. "The feedback from fans always amazed me. One of the best things about it is how much fun we had. The fans picked up on that."' … [Read more...] about Hockey Hotline's Blessing gets left out in the cold

'The Sabres Alumni Hockey game will pit a group of Jamestown Lakers coaches against some of the retired Sabres players.' … [Read more...] about Sabres alumni will play charity game

'If you’re a hockey fan, you’ll be paying a steep price to watch the NHL’s best when the defending Stanley Cup champion New Jersey Devils play the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial. Tickets for Rochester’s first regulation game in one of the four major team sports in 32 years will cost $75 (4,600 seats) … [Read more...] about Local NHL game expensive for fans

'Making the playoffs would be a big step forward, but with a new vibe around the entire organization the Sabres are ready for a fresh start, and anything is possible in the wide-open East.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres Preview

'"What we're trying to do is get people re-introduced and excited.," said Mike Gilbert, Sabres' vice president/communications. "We also know it was a tough season last year but we want people to remember this is a 34-year old franchise. What better way to do that than to see the Aud again."' … [Read more...] about Sabres 'shoot' at the Aud once more

'Seats for the 7 p.m. game are priced at $12 (100 and 200 levels) and $8 (300).' … [Read more...] about Sabres putting tickets for Blue Jackets on sale