Archives for December 2004

'"If I used the words all 35 guys said at the same time, they would be bleeped out in the newspaper," McKee said. "They were blown away."' … [Read more...] about NHL players focus on slashing

'Peters inked a two-year deal with the Sabres the week the lockout began after earning $350,000 as a rookie last season. He said any kind of link between player salaries and league revenues would hurt role players such as him the most.“Guys at the bottom of the totem pole, we have to know that these guys are sacrificing millions and millions and millions of dollars … [Read more...] about Hoping for an NHL thaw

'The move has suited the 23-year-old veteran fifth-year pro. In just eight games since his late arrival last month, Pyatt has produced six goals and four assists and is quickly moving up the fourth-place team’s scoring parade. He’s currently on a five-game goal scoring streak with the Swedish club, all of which resulted in wins for his team.' … [Read more...] about Pyatt no Swedish meatball

'Veteran NHL defenceman Alexei Zhitnik has become the 12th NHL player to sign a contract with Russian team AK Bars Kazan.' … [Read more...] about An even dozen

'"I have my business perception and I have my personal perception," said Steve Calvaneso, who owns three restaurants and a men's store in downtown Buffalo and who is contemplating a run for mayor. One of his restaurants, City Grill, is only a few blocks from the arena, and he said he was losing $1,500 to $4,000 in sales every game night, which could add up … [Read more...] about Lockout in N.H.L. Puts Businesses on the Brink

'The two-day fundraising event received a surprise boost from Sabres' owner B. Thomas Golisano, who late Friday said he would match any dollars raised through the activities to help LaFontaine's Companions in Courage Foundation reach its goal. "That was truly amazing on his part," LaFontaine said.' … [Read more...] about Charity event raises more than $200K

'Over $200,000 was raised by the Buffalo Sabres, celebrities, former NHL greats and the Sabres Alumni Association this weekend for Children’s Hospital, Companions in Courage and the Sabres Alumni Association Scholarship Fund.' … [Read more...] about A Night to Remember

'"In my wildest dreams I never would have imagined the two-day event we had here would turn out as great as it did," LaFontaine said. "It was awesome."' … [Read more...] about Ice 'follies' light up arena

'It was difficult to tell who was more excited: Michael J. Fox for playing alongside former Buffalo Sabres star Gilbert Perreault, or the other way around.' … [Read more...] about Charity pits Hollywood vs. hockey vets

'Evidence of the right-winger's development is obvious. A gifted playmaker, he is drawing the tightest checking of his life. But Dylan Hunter was destined to be a professional hockey player, which the Buffalo Sabres draft pick will be one day be, once the NHL gets rolling again.' … [Read more...] about Revitalized Dylan Hunter silences critics

'Pat LaFontaine, Gilbert Perreault and Rick Martin are among the luminaries on the Sabres roster.' … [Read more...] about Eruzione tops Legends roster

'Thanks to the efforts of Sabres managing partner Larry Quinn and Patrick, Butterworth will play in Saturday's Hockey Legends/Companions in Courage charity hockey game in HSBC Arena. The 2 p.m. game will feature Pat LaFontaine, other Sabres alumni and celebrities such as Michael J. Fox and Denis Leary. Tickets, at $10 and $15, are available through the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Soldier gets hockey surprise

'Two years after the Rochester billionaire Tom Golisano spent more than $70 million to run for governor by relentlessly attacking George E. Pataki, the state's Republican chairman said he would be happy to talk to Mr. Golisano about another run for governor, but this time as a Republican.' … [Read more...] about G.O.P. Ponders an Ex-Rival as Pataki Heir