Archives for 2003

'It is much too early to tell if Roy is destined to replace departed Michael Peca as the heart and soul of the Sabres, but he appears to have some of the right ingredients.' … [Read more...] about Roy gives Sabres talent infusion

'Thorburn is a rugged center who finished with 30 goals, 71 points and 124 penalty minutes in 64 games with Plymouth of the OHL last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Roy, Thorburn

'"We need to come to a balance," Golisano said. "We want to win. We have an obligation to the fans to do the best we can, we have an obligation to the players and staff and we have to blend everything together to make something that is viable. The moves to keep Darcy and Lindy take us in that direction. I think these guys have the talent and … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Ruff, GM Regier to remain with team

'Calling last year an "embarrassment," Sabres' managing partner Larry Quinn said after an "objective analysis" that both Regier and Ruff stack up well as talent evaluators compared to their peers across the National Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about Sabres retain Regier as GM, Ruff as coach

'The OHL's Rookie of the Year in 2000, Roy notched 28 goals and 78 assists in 49 games for Kitchener in 2002-03. He also helped Canada win a silver medal at the World Junior Hockey Championships last year.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo inks Derek Roy

'Although Regier had four years left on a six-year deal, there were public questions surrounding his future with the team before Wednesday's endorsement from Golisano and managing partner Larry Quinn.' … [Read more...] about Sabres retain coach and GM

'Roy, Buffalo's second-round pick in 2001, had 28 goals and 78 points in 49 games with Kitchener of the OHL last season. He also had three goals and an assist in four games to help Kitchener win the Memorial Cup and take MVP honors.' … [Read more...] about Forward Roy signs with Sabres

'``I found people are willing to change, are really enthusiastic and want to win, and I think that's the most important ingredient we're looking for,'' Quinn said. ``We've got to choose the best decision to give the team the best opportunity to win and we've given them some very strong goals. They've got to make the playoffs this year and … [Read more...] about Sabres to keep Ruff, Regier

'Ruff's deal actually will pay him a lower base salary than the $800,000 he made last season. But bonuses for reaching later stages of the playoffs could make the contract more lucrative than his old one.' … [Read more...] about No surprise: Sabres will keep Regier, Ruff

'Regier has been here for six years, but there's a sense he still doesn't understand that Buffalo isn't just a city along Lake Erie. It's a state of mind.' … [Read more...] about Golisano gives Regier a shot to get it right

'"I can't think of anything more ethical or moral than what he's doing," he said of Golisano. "That just says everything to me about how he conducts his business and his personal life."' … [Read more...] about Sabres warn vendors not to accept debt-purchasing offers

'For Sabres' fans, they will be able to print both season tickets and tickets purchased on a game-by-game basis. The Sabres are also eyeing added services that may include online season sales and renewals, and targeted group ticket sales.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Tickets.com offer fans ticket-printing technology

'Sources have told WGR Sports Radio 55 that it's a three year deal for close to one million dollars in the first year [for Ruff].' … [Read more...] about The Sabres Will Make No Changes In The Front Office

'Sabres spokesman Michael Gilbert declined to comment on the report. Gilbert would only say that Golisano and managing partner Larry Quinn will attend the news conference concerning the team's hockey operations.' … [Read more...] about Report: Ruff agrees to new deal to coach Sabres

'Sources told FOXSports.com that Ruff agreed to a three-year deal with the new Sabres ownership group and that he'll get more of a say on personnel matters than he had in the past.' … [Read more...] about Regier, Ruff to remain with Sabres