'Privately, though, other business and political sources in the last few days have said that the longer the process continues to stretch out, the greater their fears that the government aid package won't be worked out.' … [Read more...] about Sabres buyout talks drag on as another deadline approaches
The Sabres Report - Jan 16, 2003
Sharks tonight
'Sitting last in the Northeast Division, Buffalo is 5-1 during the 2003 calendar year.' … [Read more...] about Sharks tonight
Broke Sabres vs. broken Sharks
'The Buffalo Sabres can't seem to find a buck, and the San Jose Sharks can't seem to find the goal.' … [Read more...] about Broke Sabres vs. broken Sharks
Change was good for goalie
'Years before setting the NCAA record for shutouts, winning the Hobey Baker award and breaking into the NHL, Ryan Miller had to plead with his dad to let him switch from forward to goalie.' … [Read more...] about Change was good for goalie
Sharks vs. Buffalo
'Although in last place in the Northeast Division, Buffalo has won five of its past six.' … [Read more...] about Sharks vs. Buffalo
Strathroy blue-liner owed deferred money by Sabres
Not many will be rooting for the sinking Buffalo Sabres to become buoyant again more than defenceman Brian Campbell. … [Read more...] about Strathroy blue-liner owed deferred money by Sabres
The Sabres Report - Jan 15, 2003
Afinogenov could be in Sabres lineup next week
'Afinogenov went through his first practice with the Sabres in San Jose Wednesday afternoon, after being cleared to practice without contact after going seven days symptom free from the concussion that had sidelined him thus far this season.' … [Read more...] about Afinogenov could be in Sabres lineup next week
Sabres' Warrener out with broken bone in foot
'Warrener broke the bone in Friday's 4-2 win over Boston, and did not play in the Sabres' 1-0 win in Minnesota on Tuesday. He returned to Buffalo on Wednesday to be fitted with a cast.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' Warrener out with broken bone in foot
Miller keeps Sabres on winning road
'The Sabres have won three straight games, including two in a row on the road. They are 5-1 in 2003.' … [Read more...] about Miller keeps Sabres on winning road
Players must wait for money
'While NHL player contracts are guaranteed and backed by the NHL, deferred monies are not.' … [Read more...] about Players must wait for money
Sabres worry outlasts the happy talk
'A source close to negotiations said that, despite "very productive" talks, there's still a 30 percent chance the deal - including $10 million in arena fix-ups and refinancing a $23 million loan - won't get done.' … [Read more...] about Sabres worry outlasts the happy talk
'Missing' money mystery solved
'"As far as we've been able to ascertain, this relates back to a $250,000 US payment that's owed Alexander Mogilny by Buffalo," Burke said Tuesday before the Canucks/Predators game. "Why it was recorded as a liability to us, I don't know. I've reviewed the trade memo and it's clear to me it's not money owed to us. From our … [Read more...] about 'Missing' money mystery solved
Sabres rookie shuts out Wild 1-0
'So far, the Wild has lost to Calgary, injury-riddled Los Angeles and now Buffalo, a team in disarray on and off the ice. Those teams have a combined record of 49-61-14-8, but went 3-0 against the Wild in the past week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie shuts out Wild 1-0
Sabres don't use problems as a crutch
'"They're a much better team these days," Lemaire said. "Earlier this season, they were finding ways to lose. Now they're finding ways to win."' … [Read more...] about Sabres don't use problems as a crutch
Wild call in sick
'"We definitely had our chances," the Wild's Cliff Ronning said, "but not as many as we should have had."' … [Read more...] about Wild call in sick