Tonight's game: Blue Jackets at Sabres (Columbus Dispatch) Columbus (14-8-1) at Buffalo (9-13-3) (AP) Columbus Blue Jackets (14-8-1) at Buffalo Sabres (9-13-3) (The Sports Network) Jackets hope to continue winning ways vs. Sabres (NHL.com) Rimer's Game Day Ramblings - Dec. 3 (BlueJackets.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Columbus Coverage
Archives for December 2010
Sabres are not Pegula's yet
'What everybody has to understand is if these two men actually do come to an agreement, the process doesn't happen overnight. It is a long, drawn out process both legally and within the National Hockey League. Golisano is a man that’s been known to change his mind a lot. THIS IS NOT A DONE DEAL! Far from it. Golisano has considered other offers in the past two to three … [Read more...] about Sabres are not Pegula’s yet
Sabres' owner-in-waiting comes across as Buffalo kind of guy
'Three days of gathering information and doing interviews with friends, business associates, former co-workers and acquaintances reveal that the biggest difference between Pegula and the man next door is the $3 billion fortune he amassed in the oil and natural gas industry. His wife, the former Kim Kerr, is described much the same way.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ owner-in-waiting comes across as Buffalo kind of guy
For Kelley, the beat went on and on
'He was a hero to me, the older brother I never had. We had great times covering the Stanley Cup playoffs. Jim was amazing on deadline. He'd be so calm, sitting there crafting two columns at once. I'd be near panic, fretting over a simple sidebar, wondering what the angle would be.' … [Read more...] about For Kelley, the beat went on and on
Adam's in line for first NHL goal
'"Anytime you can play with players like them, it's an honor and a privilege," Adam said after the team's practice Wednesday in the Northtown Center of Amherst. "It's an opportunity. If I happen to play with them, you try to take advantage of that."' … [Read more...] about Adam’s in line for first NHL goal
Hockey loses important voice with death of Jim Kelley
'In the pre-Internet days, it always took more work to find out what was happening in the NHL, and I learned quickly that the best way to know what was happening in Buffalo was to find out what Kelley was writing about.' … [Read more...] about Hockey loses important voice with death of Jim Kelley
Thursday's Portland Coverage
Cupboard Stocked in Portland (Artvoice) It's the time for giving (Portland Press Herald) Pirates use meeting to right the ship; Parrish and Turnbull to miss significant time (Maine Hockey Journal) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Portland Coverage
Quinn Says No Offer Yet
'Quinn is a minority shareholder in the Sabres, along with COO Dan DiPofi. Quinn says he currently retains his ownership stake, and told News 4 Sports "I'll get out when Tom gets out."' … [Read more...] about Quinn Says No Offer Yet
Buffalo Sabres prospects boast size and depth at junior level
'Kassian is a lock to be a top six forward on Team Canada for the 2010-11 World Junior Championship in Buffalo, NY, which will give the Sabres brass a good look at one of their most prized prospects playing against the best of his peers.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres prospects boast size and depth at junior level
Sabres falling back with six days off
'Looking up, Ottawa's ahead by two and even in games, Carolina has a two point lead on Buffalo with one game in hand. Boston holds the 8th and final playoff spot and have three games in hand on Buffalo with a five point lead. The 7th place Rangers are eight points up on the Sabres, but Buffalo has one game in hand. The Thrashers are in 6th and have an eight point lead and are … [Read more...] about Sabres falling back with six days off
AP Source: Golisano undecided on selling Sabres
'“(Pegula’s) a candidate, but I don’t know how serious Tom is,” the person said. “He’s giving it serious consideration but hasn’t made up his mind.”' … [Read more...] about AP Source: Golisano undecided on selling Sabres
Pegula edges closer to buying Sabres
'A source said he later traveled to New York and was expected to meet with league officials Tuesday night or early Wednesday. NHL offices are located in midtown Manhattan.' … [Read more...] about Pegula edges closer to buying Sabres
Players tune out the rumor mill
'"Our job is to come in here, play the game, worry about the game and what goes on on the ice," winger Patrick Kaleta said. "Stuff off the ice, sometimes you can't control and you've just got to roll with the punches and focus on your job. That's what we're trying to do."' … [Read more...] about Players tune out the rumor mill
Hall of Fame hockey columnist Kelley dies
'As a sportswriter for The News, Kelley covered high school sports, the Buffalo Bisons and other assignments before gradually moving into coverage of the Buffalo Sabres. When the late Dick Johnston retired in 1984, Kelley was more than prepared to become The News' beat reporter on the Sabres and later became its hockey columnist and general sports columnist.' … [Read more...] about Hall of Fame hockey columnist Kelley dies
Sabres fans offer mixed reaction as rumors swirl
'“All we really want is an owner that’s going to put something into that team,” Dwyer’s bartender Michael Frank said, though he acknowledged that the team has spent close to the league salary cap in recent seasons. “When he moved to Florida it seemed like he just gave up.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans offer mixed reaction as rumors swirl