'Since it has been difficult for two sports stations in this market to succeed financially, most analysts expect Entercom to drop WNSA's sports format and switch the Sabres back to their original home, WGR.' … [Read more...] about Entercom ready to buy WNSA
The Sabres Report - Mar 9, 2004
Defenseman Brown traded to Buffalo
'Well respected by teammates, especially for his willingness to stand up for them, Brown's main limitation was his skating ability. He might fit better in the East, which is slower and more physical.' … [Read more...] about Defenseman Brown traded to Buffalo
Wild deal Brown to Sabres for yet more draft choices
'To pry away Buffalo's fourth-round pick in '05, the Wild had to offer their sixth-rounder.' … [Read more...] about Wild deal Brown to Sabres for yet more draft choices
Wild send defenseman Brown to Sabres
'Brown, one of eight former first-round draft choices on Minnesota's roster, had one assist in 30 games this season. He joined the team as a free agent in 2001.' … [Read more...] about Wild send defenseman Brown to Sabres
Sabres acquire D Brown from Wild
'The Buffalo Sabres beefed up their defense Monday by acquiring Brad Brown from the Minnesota Wild for a fourth-round pick in the 2005 draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire D Brown from Wild
Sabres Trade for Tough Defender
'Brown, 6-4, 220 lbs. has appeared in 30 games for the Wild in 2003-04, registering one assist and 54 penalty minutes. A big, strong, physical defenseman, Brown has appeared in 317 NHL games during his seven-year career.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Trade for Tough Defender
Wild Acquires Buffalo's 2005 Fourth Round Pick
'Brown, 28 (12/27/75), registered one assist and 54 penalty minutes in 30 games with Minnesota this season. The Baie Verte, Newfoundland native collected six assists and 267 penalty minutes in 138 contests with the Wild after being signed as a free agent on July 31, 2001. Brown has tallied 27 points (2-25=27) and 735 penalty minutes in 317 career NHL games with Montreal, … [Read more...] about Wild Acquires Buffalo’s 2005 Fourth Round Pick
The Sabres Report - Mar 8, 2004
Sabres deal for Brad Brown
'The Buffalo Sabres have added some muscle for the stretch run, acquiring defencmeman Brad Brown and a 6th-round pick in 2005 from the Minnesota Wild in exchange for a 4th-round pick in 2005.' … [Read more...] about Sabres deal for Brad Brown
Buffalo Sings The Blues
'Buffalo now stays six points behind the New York Islanders for the final Eastern Conference playoff spot. Both teams have 14 games remaining on the schedule.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sings The Blues
Adelphia to sell WNSA-FM for $9M
'Adelphia, on Monday, agreed to sell the station to Entercom for $9 million, about $4 million more than the Rigas family paid for the station in 2000. WNSA-FM, with an all-sports programming format, is primarily known as the home of Buffalo Sabres radio broadcasts.' … [Read more...] about Adelphia to sell WNSA-FM for $9M
Satan's trade status uncertain
'He celebrated a shorthanded goal in Saturday night's triumph over the Toronto Maple Leafs by taking off his glove, putting a pretend phone to his ear and saying "Hello, Darcy." "My teammates got a kick out of it," Satan said of the phone stunt.' … [Read more...] about Satan's trade status uncertain
Sabres should deal Satan in a N.Y. minute
'OK, I'll acknowledge that Parrish isn't Satan. Thank goodness. Parrish stands a better chance of showing up every night. I'd take him in Buffalo over Satan in Buffalo for the final 14 games. Several of Satan's teammates wouldn't be heartbroken if he walked out the door. It's addition by subtraction of distraction.' … [Read more...] about Sabres should deal Satan in a N.Y. minute
Zhitnik injury gives team a scare
'"It's a bruised rotator cuff," Zhitnik said. "It's just day by day. It could be a couple days, could be one day, could be three days. It's not a separation or a dislocation. It's just bruised muscles inside. It could have been much worse."' … [Read more...] about Zhitnik injury gives team a scare
Pair of wins is tonic for Blues
'Drake gave the Blues a 1-0 lead, but his hit of Alexei Zhitnik into the boards changed the game. The Sabres' top defenseman, Zhitnik left the game after his second shift with of a bruised shoulder. Coach Lindy Ruff said Drake deserved "a major (penalty) and (to get) kicked out of the game." Neither happened, and Buffalo didn't have Zhitnik's 14 … [Read more...] about Pair of wins is tonic for Blues
Big weekend ends drought for Cajanek
'In the third period, Cajanek deftly set up Demitra for the goal to give the Blues a two-goal lead. A few minutes later, he punctuated his evening with a snazzy, breakaway goal.' … [Read more...] about Big weekend ends drought for Cajanek