Archives for October 2005

'In the meantime, Sabres owner Tom Golisano has packaged a fast young team with new ticket pricing and fresh arena amenities, and the puck drops tonight. It's time to skate - at last.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hockey returns home, again

Anderson earns backup goalie job; Leighton traded (Chicago Sun Times) Hawks Trade Leighton; Acquire Bartovic (ChicagoBlackhawks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Chicago Coverage

'But it's clearly a move that the Sabres needed to make, since they say they intend to trade one of their other three goalies. Mika Noronen is likely headed out the door, leaving Martin Biron and Ryan Miller as the everyday duo.' … [Read more...] about Amerks get goalie as Sabres trade Bartovic

Once more, with feeling (Newsday) Isles seek to set sail with captain Yashin (New York Daily News) Time to see Isles' grit (New York Post) Islanders at Buffalo, 7:00 pm (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s New York Coverage

Marlies remain perfect (Toronto Sun) Marlies edge Americans in home opener (Toronto Star) Marlies win another (CP) Bartovic Traded for Goalie (RNews.com) Sabres acquire Leighton; assign him to Rochester (Amerks.com) Amerks lose 3-2 at Toronto to end preseason (Amerks.com) Amerks receive Stewart from Florida (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'The Sabres appear to be in for a third straight losing season after being virtually dormant during this summer's free agent signing frenzy.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres 2005-06 capsule preview

'No hard feelings, Satan said. "I moved on and I think everybody will," he said.' … [Read more...] about Satan, Zhitnik to debut against former team

'Bartovic, who was sent down to Rochester Monday, had one goal in four preseason games this year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire G Leighton from Chicago

'Leighton has been assigned to Rochester (AHL).' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Leighton

'Take a look back at the history of the Buffalo Sabres from a fan's perspective. Written by Mark Zampogna, this great piece is something all Sabres fans should read.' … [Read more...] about Welcome Back: Life as a Buffalo Sabres Fan

'The first meeting between Satan and the Sabres is something that Ruff has been looking forward to.' … [Read more...] about Can't wait hardly wait

'Bartovic , 24, had 10 goals and 18 assists in 69 games with Rochester of the AHL last season. He has appeared in 26 games with the Sabres, recording two goals and eight assists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire G Leighton from Blackhawks

'Leighton, a 6’3”, 186 pound, 24 year-old goaltender spent last season with the Blackhawks’ American Hockey League affiliate, the Norfolk Admirals. He appeared in 41 games with the Admirals posting a record of 20-16-3 with a 2.02 goals against average and a .921 save percentage with seven shutouts.' … [Read more...] about Hawks Trade Leighton; Acquire Bartovic

'The move puts the Sabres at the 23-player roster limit with four goaltenders. However, Leighton will most likely be sent to Rochester unless there is another trade in the works.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Trade Bartovic For Goaltender

'As of Monday, the team had sold 7,460 full season tickets, plus the equivalent of another 750 in mini-packs. That adds up to 8,210 so far, with the team expecting to reach 8,500.' … [Read more...] about Game has a new look as hockey returns