'They said the hockey franchise's economic impact on Buffalo and Erie County has been estimated at $84 million a year.' … [Read more...] about Backers from business get pep talk as Sabres aim for season-ticket goal
The Sabres Report - Sep 13, 2002
Sabres fans simply want quality product
'The reason ticket sales are lagging is that Buffalo hockey fans were discouraged by what they saw last season. It wasn't just that the team missed the playoffs; that's bound to happen on occasion. What bothered them most of all is that the Sabres were wildly inconsistent, a team without an identity and, most damaging of all, exceptionally boring.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans simply want quality product
Sabres may spend more time in area
'The Buffalo Sabres intrasquad scrimmage at the ESL Sports Centre on Thursday night may be a sign of things to come. The Sabres and rink management are discussing proposals that would bring at least a portion of the NHL training camp to Rochester in future years.' … [Read more...] about Sabres may spend more time in area
The Sabres Report - Sep 12, 2002
Sabres get back to business of hockey
'"Earlier in the summer when it all started out, I think the guys were worried about it more than they are now. I thought about it a few times before I got my contract, but that was it for me," Warrener said. "The guys realize we have to focus on playing hockey and winning games."' … [Read more...] about Sabres get back to business of hockey
Sabres: Mired in transition
'Is Ruff's job safe? Ruff is understated, smart, articulate and good at what he does. When new ownership comes in, it could mean squat.' … [Read more...] about Sabres: Mired in transition
Buffalo's Afinogenov to miss start of camp
'Buffalo Sabres forward Maxim Afinogenov will miss the start of training camp after being hit in the head by a puck during a scrimmage in Russia last week.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo's Afinogenov to miss start of camp
Sabres anxious to start
'"There was a great amount of difficulty in May and June from a cash flow standpoint," he said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres anxious to start
Giambra's assessment of Sabres draws fire
'The mere mention of bankruptcy also generates fears the sale could be further delayed or even lead to the Sabres' leaving Buffalo. Bankruptcy would jeopardize the 25-year HSBC Arena lease the Sabres signed with the county in 1996. If the lease were nullified, the door would be open for the Sabres to move elsewhere.' … [Read more...] about Giambra's assessment of Sabres draws fire
The Sabres Report - Sep 11, 2002
Not so fast
'Sources at the NHL offices in New York tell FOXSports.com that the county executive was way out of line on this and that bankruptcy is not the path down which the Sabres are headed.' … [Read more...] about Not so fast
Bettman: Inappropriate to suggest Sabres bankruptcy
'The Sabres' debt is worth more than the franchise's expected sale price -- projected to be between $85 million and $100 million.' … [Read more...] about Bettman: Inappropriate to suggest Sabres bankruptcy
The dominant deal
'Sitting at his desk in his office at Joe Louis Arena, Holland called back. He and Regier gabbed a little while. The conversation was casual. Then Regier got to the point. "We're going to move Dominik Hasek," he said. "Are you interested?"' … [Read more...] about The dominant deal
Sabres sharpen their blades
'For the third straight season, the Sabres will kick off their training camp in St. Catharines with the entire squad of players set to hit the ice Friday at 9 a.m. at Jack Gatecliff Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sharpen their blades
Giambra: Sabres might have to declare bankruptcy
'The prospect of bankruptcy is troubling in two ways. It could delay the sale of the team and potentially jeopardize the lease agreement, freeing up the possibility of the Sabres moving.' … [Read more...] about Giambra: Sabres might have to declare bankruptcy
The Sabres Report - Sep 10, 2002
Sabres training camp preview
'"Team Turmoil."' … [Read more...] about Sabres training camp preview
The Sabres Report - Sep 9, 2002
Chambers join drive to sell Sabres' tickets
'The Amherst Chamber of Commerce has organized a Sept. 12 meeting with Sabres officials including General Manager Darcy Regier and Coach Lindy Ruff to kick off on a season ticket push that calls for selling 4,000 season tickets in 40 days, or roughly 100 season ticket packages between now and the end of October. The meeting is set for HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Chambers join drive to sell Sabres' tickets