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'County projections show a minimum loss of $15 million to $20 million just in sales tax revenue over the next 23 years if the Sabres leave. That's money that will have to be made up somewhere, likely through higher taxes or reduced expenses - that is to say, more layoffs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres support

'To no one's surprise, given the ineptitude of the two sides (a combined 5-18-2-1 over the last five weeks), the first 40 minutes could not be classified as a barnburner.' … [Read more...] about Bruins' grade again incomplete

'Following John Grahame's third-period meltdown in net Tuesday night, the Bruins suited up Steve Shields here to face his ex-Sabres teammates.' … [Read more...] about Thornton has minor elbow surgery

'They took the ice desperate for a win, and dedicated to an ultra-cautious team defensive posture that may be pure boredom for the folks in the seats, but is known as ``good road hockey'' to the guys on the ice. They worked very, very hard. They led by two goals in the third period. And it still didn't work.' … [Read more...] about Another bad blow

'"It's a bad loss for us," said Bruin coach Robbie Ftorek. "A real bad loss."' … [Read more...] about Bruins singing familiar refrain

'Boston is 17-1-1 when leading after two periods.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 4, Bruins 2

'The Buffalo Sabres still may be in search of an owner, but they seem to have found a bonafide goal scorer.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Boston 2

'He has asked the state to refinance a $23 million loan on the arena and to cover the cost of $10 million in arena improvements. Hamister has requested other financial aid from the city, including a break in the $500,000 rent for the arena.' … [Read more...] about NHL Gives Hamister Another Week to Buy Buffalo Sabres

'''It's a genuine issue,'' Volker said. ''If the state commits to taking that over with state funds, it could be considered an asset of Adelphia. And they do not want any of the state money to potentially go to Adelphia.''' … [Read more...] about Adelphia loan holding up bid to buy Sabres

'"Since progress continues, we are comfortable moving this process forward with Messrs. Hamister and Berman," NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said.' … [Read more...] about NHL gives extension to prospective Sabres owner Hamister

What's new in Sabre Land? How about Ryan Miller? He has backstopped the Sabres to eight points in his first six NHL starts. Two wins, an overtime win and two overtime losses, at least a point in every contest, until being nipped 3-2 Tuesday evening in Philadelphia. How about Ales Kotalik? He took down the mighty division-leading Ottawa Senators last Saturday on their own … [Read more...] about New Year should mean New Faces for the Sabres

'A source close to the negotiations told The Buffalo News Thursday night that the state does not feel it can provide a $23 million loan Hamister wants as part of a plan to refinance an existing loan for the HSBC Arena. The source, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the Pataki administration believes that the loan proceeds would go directly to Adelphia Communications, … [Read more...] about State rejects loan for Sabres

'If Hamister purchases the Sabres, 48 percent are very or somewhat confident he will be able to run a successful team in Buffalo, 19 percent are not confident and 33 percent are unsure.' … [Read more...] about Poll backs Sabres, but not proposed aid

'But if the Sabres leave town, county taxpayers will pay an even steeper price - at least $15 million to $20 million over the next 23 years, just in the direct loss of sales tax revenue, according to the latest county projections.' … [Read more...] about Stay or go, Sabres will cost taxpayers

'He is one of the Sabres' lowest-paid players, making $450,000 this season. Only left wing Eric Boulton makes less ($400,000).' … [Read more...] about Coming of age