Archives for 2012

'''It's tough,'' said Ott, who was obtained from the Stars in July for forward Derek Roy. ''The players are looking for a fair deal. We want to play, and we want to get going. I think every single guy is ready to go. It would be a complete shame if the doors are locked by ownership.''' … [Read more...] about Ott, Sabres cling to optimism as lockout nears

'When pressed further Pegula added "I don't know if that situation is going to happen. Obviously we'll all want to see some hockey played so let's hope it doesn't happen and be positive on it." Pressed harder by reporters Pegula said simply "I can't talk about it."' … [Read more...] about Pegula Can’t Discuss NHL Labor Situation

'“When I did buy the Sabres, part of my aspiration was to help the area; help some employment. This project that the city has so graciously given and handed off to us – against some pretty stiff competition from others – we’re very proud to carry it forward,” stated Pegula. “We always use the term ‘a destination to play hockey’ for the Buffalo area, so this is going to add to … [Read more...] about Building for the future

'We know Pegula has had success in the natural gas business. We've seen him pour his heart into the Sabres. What we don't know yet is how that will translate into the entertainment and hospitality industry. "Trust us" doesn't cut it anymore.' … [Read more...] about Keep healthy sense of skepticism about ‘Pegulaville’

'“There’s 18 of us here in Buffalo skating, and we’re all trying to make it business as usual. We’re still hoping something will get figured out. But if not, playing in the AHL won’t be so bad.”' … [Read more...] about Minors start no major issue for Adam

'“This is still our market,” he said. “Our market is a 50-mile circle around Buffalo and that doesn’t know political boundaries. We’re here now because we want to be and we want to engage fans.”' … [Read more...] about Rattling the Sabres in Niagara

'"I've lost some weight, and I'm in really good shape. Hopefully, it doesn't go to waste."' … [Read more...] about Healthy offseason changes everything for Leino

'For Pegula, who made his fortune in the natural gas industry and whose worth has been estimated at $3 billion, it's his latest $100-million-plus endeavor.' … [Read more...] about Sabres owner sparks development in Buffalo

Greece's Derek Whitmore leaves Rochester Americans for St. John's (Rochester D&C) Amerks introduce a third jersey for 2012-13 season (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'The NHL and NHL Players' Association are worlds apart on a new collective bargaining agreement, and a lockout looms with the expiration of the current deal Sept. 15. The owners have vowed to shut down the league, and the work stoppage would not only close the Zamboni doors, it would bar teams from any communication with their players.' … [Read more...] about For now, Sabres are united

'“It really isn’t looking good because they aren’t meeting, but at the same time we want to stay positive and keep getting ourselves ready as if there will be a training camp and that’s why you see guys here early skating and working out at the arena downtown getting ourselves ready because if it does get done, it’ll get done quick and you’ve got to be ready to go.”' … [Read more...] about Sabre players hoping for the best

'Two of the games are scheduled for NBC, with one a flex appearance, and the other 13 are set for the NBC Sports Network. The game that definitely will be shown on NBC will be played Feb. 17 at 12:30 p.m. against Pittsburgh as part of the network’s Hockey Day in America triple-header. The game against Washington on March 17 is a flex game, meaning it could be moved to the … [Read more...] about NBC to show 15 Sabres games

'The 15 national appearances rank second behind the Boston, Detroit and Pittsburgh (17 each).' … [Read more...] about Sabres have 15 national TV appearances in 2012-13

'Four of Buffalo’s games will be featured as part of NBC Sports Network’s ‘Game of the Week’ package on Wednesday nights; Oct. 24 vs. New Jersey, Dec. 26 vs. Washington, Jan. 9 vs. Boston and Feb. 6 at Boston.' … [Read more...] about Sabres slated for 15 national TV appearances

Lockout could affect AHL (Rochester D&C) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage