'The Buffalo Sabres’ Mike Foligno, who served as team captain from 1989 to 1991, was named one of 11 members for the 2004 class of the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame on June 11, 2004. Foligno and the rest of his class will be inducted tonight at HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Inducted to the Hall Tonight
The Sabres Report - Oct 27, 2004
Foligno gives Buffalo hockey fans brief fix
'''I'm a short, quick fix,'' said Foligno, who was among the 11-member class of 2004 inducted. ''You can never replace the real thing, and hopefully we'll get the opportunity to see the real thing in action soon enough. It's a great game and we can't go too long without it.''' … [Read more...] about Foligno gives Buffalo hockey fans brief fix
Sabres C Connolly selected to U.S. national team
'Buffalo Sabres center Tim Connolly was one of 10 players named Wednesday to the U.S. men's national select team that will compete in next month's Deutschland Cup in Germany.' … [Read more...] about Sabres C Connolly selected to U.S. national team
The Sabres Report - Oct 26, 2004
Sabre Legends: Gilbert Perreault
"He's the closest thing I've seen to Bobby Orr," said Del Wilson, Montreal's highly regarded director of player development. … [Read more...] about Sabre Legends: Gilbert Perreault
The Sabres get under way, (on Xbox)
'The bad news for the Buffalo Sabres is that they are 1-3-2 after their first six games. The good news is that there are Sabres playing hockey, at least in the imaginary world created by G4TechTV, a cable channel that is simulating all 1,230 games of the NHL regular season. They play games with the video-game versions of real players on real NHL teams, using EA … [Read more...] about The Sabres get under way, (on Xbox)
News to follow Virtual Sabres
'The News will carry results of Sabres games each time they play throughout the season, courtesy of G4techTV.com and EA Sports' NHL 2005.' … [Read more...] about News to follow Virtual Sabres
Wide right! No goal! Now locked out
'For this night, opening night in Buffalo, there is only wind, rain, sleet. Even the seagulls are afraid to take to the sky. (submitted by: Indy Dave) … [Read more...] about Wide right! No goal! Now locked out
The Sabres Report - Oct 22, 2004
Beyond the Boards... Derek Roy
"I live with Ryan Miller and Mike Ryan so it’s a pretty fun household right now," stated Roy. "We are just starting to get the house in one piece. I play the drums and Ryan plays the guitar, so we sometimes jam around the house." … [Read more...] about Beyond the Boards… Derek Roy
The Sabres Report - Oct 21, 2004
Sabre Legends: Clint Malarchuk
Unfortunately Malarchuk is best remembered for one of the most horrific injuries in all of hockey history. Tragedy struck on March 22, 1989 when his jugular vein was cut by a skate. … [Read more...] about Sabre Legends: Clint Malarchuk
The Sabres Report - Oct 20, 2004
Pominville's Journal: 10/20
My living arrangements have changed a little this year. Last year, I was living with “Roysy” (Derek Roy) but this year I decided to stay on my own. I never realized how much stuff I needed, like a kitchen table, sofa and all the other little things around the house. … [Read more...] about Pominville's Journal: 10/20
Continued lockout will cost Sabres' employees jobs
'"It is important to note this date was selected by the organization so the affected employees have ample time to consider alternative employment opportunities. This decision was made by the Sabres in response to the current uncertainty."' … [Read more...] about Continued lockout will cost Sabres' employees jobs
Lack of hockey leaves feeling of emptiness
'The Bills will always be our connection to the sporting big-time. The Sabres are a distant second, and they play in a league with major problems. But we're a town that loves hockey, and it looks like we're in for a long, empty winter.' … [Read more...] about Lack of hockey leaves feeling of emptiness
Player of the week - Clarke MacArthur, Medicine Hat Tigers
MacArthur, 19, was drafted in the third round (74th overall) by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2003 NHL entry draft. … [Read more...] about Player of the week – Clarke MacArthur, Medicine Hat Tigers
The Sabres Report - Oct 19, 2004
Lockout leads Sabres to issue layoff notices to 25 employees
The layoffs will leave the team with about half of its normal 150 full-time staff. Anticipating a potential dispute, the Sabres have cut dozens of jobs through attrition since last spring. … [Read more...] about Lockout leads Sabres to issue layoff notices to 25 employees
Peters home after piling up penalty minutes in Sweden
'Peters played nine games for Bodens, collecting a goal and four points while racking up 101 minutes in penalties. Surprisingly, Peters said he didn’t get into one fight -- the excessive minutes spent in the box were from misconducts.' … [Read more...] about Peters home after piling up penalty minutes in Sweden