'When the Buffalo Sabres first said they were interested in playing a regular-season game in Rochester, it was natural to assume the opponent wouldn't be an impressive one. The Florida Panthers? The Nashville Predators? The Atlanta Thrashers? Try the defending Stanley Cup champions.' … [Read more...] about Rochester gets Sabres vs. Devils
The Sabres Report - Jul 17, 2003
Sabres use Bills model to draw Rochester fans
'“I’ve watched how the Buffalo Bills have done a tremendous job becoming part of the marketplace here,” Golisano said. “When they moved their training camp to the St. John Fisher College campus, it really heightened awareness and interest in the Buffalo Bills.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres use Bills model to draw Rochester fans
The Sabres Report - Jul 16, 2003
Sabres to open season Oct. 9
'One notable shift for the coming season is that Friday night home games will begin at 8 p.m. while other evening games will face off at 7 p.m. The Sabres said the Friday night change was done to allow "fans time to patronize local restaurants and establishments before enjoying the game at the HSBC Arena."' … [Read more...] about Sabres to open season Oct. 9
Buffalo Sabres Will Play Some Games In Rochester
'Rochester Mayor Bill Johnson said he applauded Golisano's efforts to regionalize the Sabres, and that higher Sabre ticket sales will decrease the City's cost of operating the Blue Cross Arena.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres Will Play Some Games In Rochester
Two Sabres file for salary arbitration
'Eric Boulton and newcomer Steve Begin were the only Buffalo Sabres to file for salary arbitration before the National Hockey League's midnight Tuesday deadline.' … [Read more...] about Two Sabres file for salary arbitration
Sabres to play regular season game in Rochester
'''It should be good for the Sabres, good for the Rochester Americans and good for all of hockey in western New York,'' Golisano said. ''One of my goals when purchasing the Sabres was to make this a regional team for all of western New York and southern Ontario.''' … [Read more...] about Sabres to play regular season game in Rochester
Buffalo Sabres 2003-2004 Schedule
'Nov. 12, 2003 - New Jersey vs. Buffalo @ Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres 2003-2004 Schedule
NHL 2003-2004 Schedule
'Oct. 9, 2003 - Sabres @ Flyers.' … [Read more...] about NHL 2003-2004 Schedule
The Sabres Will Play The Champs In Rochester
'The club will also hold five days of training camp at Monroe Community College beginning September 15th.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres Will Play The Champs In Rochester
Moves have Sabres feeling full
'The Sabres already have six centers on their roster who played at least 50 games in the NHL last season: Drury, Daniel Briere, Curtis Brown, Tim Connolly, Adam Mair and Begin. Then there's highly touted prospect Derek Roy.' … [Read more...] about Moves have Sabres feeling full
Most teams moving to Regier's beat
'It's called leverage, and Regier, in the name of fiscal sanity, has been using it for years.' … [Read more...] about Most teams moving to Regier's beat
Rochester: NHL city for a day
'The Buffalo Sabres will play the New Jersey Devils in a regular-season NHL game at Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial in mid-November.' … [Read more...] about Rochester: NHL city for a day
Sabres sign veteran Cullen for Amerks
'“It’s exciting to be playing somewhat close to home, and it’s nice to be back in this part of the country,” said Cullen, who makes his off-season home in Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario, with wife Alyssa and 8-month-old son Tyler.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign veteran Cullen for Amerks
The Sabres Report - Jul 15, 2003
Sabres Get Big Defenseman For Rochester
'He's one of those big, stay at home types.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Get Big Defenseman For Rochester
Never unhappy
Critics, however, claim Drurys contract posturing revealed his true feelings. They suggest Drury, a restricted free agent, orchestrated his departure by making salary demands he knows the Flames could not or would not meet. … [Read more...] about Never unhappy