'"This is an opportunity of a lifetime. I just don't want to blow it," he added.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get heavy-duty performer in Peters
The Sabres Report - Oct 8, 2003
Snyder's death hits home with Mair
'The Buffalo Sabres forward was a four-year teammate of Snyder's with the Owen Sound Platers of the Ontario Hockey League. Snyder was the captain for two seasons, while Mair was an alternate. They were OHL All-Star teammates, and they stayed close after they turned pro.' … [Read more...] about Snyder's death hits home with Mair
Million Dollar Shot
Register for your chance to win a $1,000,000.00 with the “Sabres $1,000,000 Shot”. The Buffalo Sabres have joined with Pepsi to offer one lucky fan a shot at $1,000,000 during the Sabres home opener on Saturday, October 11th as the Sabres take on the New York Islanders. See below for further details for online registration or register in person at any Puck Patrol … [Read more...] about Million Dollar Shot
Questions and Answers... Tim Connolly
Monday, Tim Connolly stopped after practice to answer the questions submitted by you, the fans. A Syracuse native, Connolly is one of the promising young centers on the Sabres roster.) … [Read more...] about Questions and Answers… Tim Connolly
Buffalo Sabre Daniel Briere Commits to Univera's 2Smart 2Start Program
The Buffalo Sabre's newly acquired center, Daniel Briere, will be the new spokesperson for Univera Healthcare's 2Smart 2Start youth smoking prevention program. … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabre Daniel Briere Commits to Univera’s 2Smart 2Start Program
Sabres hanging on to Miller
'Miller is the only goalie exempt from waivers because he is in just his second pro season. If the Sabres don’t make a trade, and Regier said that isn’t an option being considered right now, then sending Miller to the Rochester Americans may be the easy solution. Unless, of course, he’s the best goalie in Buffalo, which he’ll have a chance to … [Read more...] about Sabres hanging on to Miller
Roy's road to Sabres is derailed
'“Everyone was saying I was going to score some points, I was going to skate fast, and I couldn’t. My groin was holding me back,” Roy said Tuesday, when he sat out practice at Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial to give his groin and hip flexor one more day to heal.' … [Read more...] about Roy's road to Sabres is derailed
The Sabres Report - Oct 7, 2003
Buffalo Sabres 2003-04 capsule preview
'The Sabres figure they've been through the worst with the financial uncertainty that dogged the team last season. The acquisition of C Chris Drury from Calgary should give Buffalo its best two-way player since former captain C Michael Peca was traded away.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres 2003-04 capsule preview
Golisano breathes life, resources into Sabres
'It's a new season in Buffalo. The Sabres actually have money to pay players capable of putting a decent product on the ice. Money. Go figure.' … [Read more...] about Golisano breathes life, resources into Sabres
A friend indeed
'It was Polisseni, Paychex's senior vice president of marketing, who dragged Golisano to at least one NHL game a season, even though Golisano wasn't a fan. It was Polisseni who helped establish youth and adult hockey programs in Rochester. And it was Polisseni who likely would've made a bid to buy the Sabres instead of Golisano.' … [Read more...] about A friend indeed
Sabres still left with one major question unanswered
'After three weeks of training camp, the club still has not decided who will be their No. 1 goaltender out of a trio that includes Martin Biron, Mika Noronen and Ryan Miller.' … [Read more...] about Sabres still left with one major question unanswered
Sabres cut six skaters, but no goaltenders
'Buffalo has 23 healthy players, the NHL regular season limit. Right now the roster includes three injured players - left wing Eric Boulton (left hand), center Tim Connolly (concussion) and left wing Jochen Hecht (broken arm). Hecht is expected to miss 6-8 weeks. In addition to his injury, Connolly must serve a four-game NHL suspension at the start of the regular season, a … [Read more...] about Sabres cut six skaters, but no goaltenders
Sabres send 6 to Amerks, including Roy
'Kriukov, 21, has battled injuries the past two seasons. The Sabres liked what they have seen in training camp and believe his development would be better served in Rochester. He has a contract with a team in Russia, but the Sabres will attempt to free him from that deal so they can sign him.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send 6 to Amerks, including Roy
The Sabres Report - Oct 6, 2003
Roy among six demoted by Sabres
'The Sabres also demoted forwards Milan Bartovic, Paul Gaustad, Artem Kriukov and Norm Milley, and defenseman Doug Janik to their minor league farm team. Of the six, Gaustad was the only one to record points this preseason, scoring twice in two games.' … [Read more...] about Roy among six demoted by Sabres
Sabres, WROC ink deal
'The long-term agreement gives WROC exclusive rights to broadcast the Nov. 12 game between the Sabres and the New Jersey Devils. The game will be broadcast live from the Blue Cross Arena at the Rochester War Memorial.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, WROC ink deal