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'Forwards Maxim Afinogenov and Mike Grier, as well as defenseman Henrik Tallinder, declined their right to arbitration. Tallinder, however, is reportedly close to signing a one-year deal.' … [Read more...] about Eight Sabres file for salary arbitration

'Seven games on the home schedule have been labeled as "Gold" under the new variable ticket pricing format. Gold games include all three home dates against the Toronto Maple Leafs - on Nov. 15, Dec. 13 and Feb. 1. Other Gold games will be Friday, Nov. 26 against Montreal, Sunday, Dec. 26 against the New York Rangers, Friday, March 11 against the Ottawa Senators, … [Read more...] about Sabres will open season in Columbus . . . maybe

'"We are committed to regionalizing this franchise and these games work toward that goal," Golisano said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres schedule regular season game in Rochester

'Golisano and managing partner Larry Quinn wouldn't put odds on the chance of lockout. “It's not for me to say or speculate,” Golisano said. “I think the players want to play and the owners want to play.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Lightning to face off at arena

'You will not see Anaheim, Dallas, Detroit, Los Angeles or Phoenix here in Buffalo. The Sabres will not visit Calgary, Colorado, Edmonton, Minnesota and Vancouver.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Open The Season In Columbus

'Fri, Oct 15, 2004 7:00 PM @ Columbus.' … [Read more...] about 2004 – 2005 Sabres Schedule

'For the second straight season -- if there is a National Hockey League season -- the Buffalo Sabres will host the defending Stanley Cup champions in Rochester's Blue Cross Arena. The Sabres announced Wednesday the Tampa Bay Lightning are the scheduled opponent Monday, Oct. 18 in Rochester, home of Sabres' owner B. Tom Golisano.' … [Read more...] about Once again, Sabres schedule Stanley Cup champs in Rochester

'The Sabres will play two games across the border in Ontario, facing Minnesota at St. Catharines on Sept. 25 and Montreal at Hamilton on Oct. 6. Buffalo rounds out its schedule at Toronto on Sept. 28, at Montreal on Oct. 2 and at Minnesota on Oct. 3.' … [Read more...] about Sabres set to open preseason at Rochester

'If there's a CBA, the Sabres first preseason game will be September 24th against Columbus in Rochester.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres Open The Preseason In Rochester

'The schedule includes two games each versus Minnesota, Montreal and Toronto, along with the preseason finale against the Stanley Cup Champions, the Tampa Bay Lightning.' … [Read more...] about Preseason Schedule Released

'Golisano said his personal impetus came from Buffalo's home games against the Toronto Maple Leafs, when the arena was packed with as many Leafs fans as Sabres fans. "We want to get the lower bowl filled with season ticket holders," Golisano said.' … [Read more...] about Supply vs. demand

'In addition to winning seasons, it will take league-leading management for this team to remain viable in the long term. Golisano's new policies look like solid steps in that direction.' … [Read more...] about Golisano's gamble

'"(My) resources give us time to get it turned around," said Golisano. "But nobody can (lose money) forever. It has to be turned around."' … [Read more...] about Golisano a man for all seasons

'If the Sabres -- and the rest of the NHL, for that matter -- really want to live up to the “For The Fans!” slogan, they’ll make sure there is a season. Because if there is no season, it will take more than a unique pricing structure to bring them back. At that point, it’s a lose-lose situation for all involved.' … [Read more...] about Labor issues put damper on Sabres' announcement

'"Whether it's payroll processing or hockey entertainment, basic principles apply," Sabres owner B. Thomas Golisano said Wednesday. "You have to have a product somebody wants. They have to be able to afford it. And they have to feel good about the value they're getting. It's as simple as that."' … [Read more...] about Business of hockey cut Sabres' ticket prices