Charron golf tournament to benefit Cystic Fibrosis (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Aug 23, 2005
Hitting the links for good causes
'A slew of Buffalo Sabres were out in force on Monday participating in various charitable golf tournaments to benefit different causes.' … [Read more...] about Hitting the links for good causes
Bettman lays NHL’s future on the table
'For survival’s sake, Bettman is banking on the new rules revolutionizing his sport, paralleling the NBA’s maneuver 25 years ago. But time will tell whether the long-term health of hockey has benefited or if the rules are merely temporary appetizers.' … [Read more...] about Bettman lays NHL’s future on the table
Sabres still working to get in the game
'"I think we're sitting in a good position," Sabres center Daniel Briere said. "I don't think we have a team right now to win the Stanley Cup, to be honest with you, but we have a lot of room under the salary cap, and we can make some moves."' … [Read more...] about Sabres still working to get in the game
Sabres looking penny wise, hockey foolish
'It's always easy to underestimate the intelligence of Buffalo sports fans. But the smart people know better by now. Like a lot of those former Sabres, they've seen this organization in action, and they have learned to be skeptical.' … [Read more...] about Sabres looking penny wise, hockey foolish
The Sabres Report - Aug 22, 2005
Hockey Fest wrap-Up
'"We are very pleased with this year's turnout", stated Buffalo Sabres Youth Hockey Coordinator, Patrick Fisher. "In total 105 teams competed, a growth of about 30 teams from last year.". … [Read more...] about Hockey Fest wrap-Up
Moran's jersey displayed at Hall of Fame
'Buffalo Junior Sabres froward Chris Moran, who this summer became the sirst American player to be named the Ontario Hockey Association's Junior 'A' Player of the Year, will be further recognized when his Buffalo Lightning #21 jersey goes on display at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto.' … [Read more...] about Moran's jersey displayed at Hall of Fame
The Sabres Report - Aug 21, 2005
Loose lips sinking Sabres?
'Former and current Sabres as well as some agents have told The Buffalo News that a group of influential players, over time, has spread word around the league: Don't play for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Loose lips sinking Sabres?
Big names don't always spell big success in hockey
'As for the loss of Satan and Zhitnik, both were on the rosters of Sabres teams that failed to make the playoffs for the last several seasons. If the team can miss the playoffs with them, it can surely do it without them. Besides, Satan is a streak scorer who is familiar with the negative side of the plus-minus ratings. Besides, his nose got out of joint if coach Lindy … [Read more...] about Big names don't always spell big success in hockey
The Sabres Report - Aug 19, 2005
Schedule change avoids Sabres, Bills conflict
'The Buffalo Sabres and Buffalo Bills will not be going head-to-head with home games on Dec. 17.' … [Read more...] about Schedule change avoids Sabres, Bills conflict
Sabres Announce Time Changes For Two Games
'Buffalo sports fans will be able to see Sidney Crosby and Company take on the Buffalo Sabres at HSBC Arena on Saturday, December 17th and then watch the Buffalo Bills take on the Denver Broncos at Ralph Wilson Stadium later that night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Announce Time Changes For Two Games
Times change for a pair of Pittsburgh games
'The game on Saturday, December 17th in Buffalo has been moved to 5:00 p.m. from the originally scheduled time of 7:30 p.m. [Avoids conflict with Bills-Broncos game at 8:30 p.m.]' … [Read more...] about Times change for a pair of Pittsburgh games
McKee game on making a deal
'"I'm not going to hold out," McKee said. "We don't plan to drag this out until training camp. We'll both want to figure this out in a tight time frame."' … [Read more...] about McKee game on making a deal
Poised for a comeback
'Tim Connolly is hungry, very hungry.' … [Read more...] about Poised for a comeback
ESPN Declines TV-Deal, NHL Moves To Comcast
Hockey on the Outdoor Life Channel? This can't be good for the NHL, right? Nothing could be further from the truth. Whether you knew it or not, ESPN gave up on hockey long before yesterday. They gave up on hockey long before the strike that wiped out the 2004-2005 season. … [Read more...] about ESPN Declines TV-Deal, NHL Moves To Comcast