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'"We should be able to put this at a new level of affordability for some people," Golisano says.' … [Read more...] about Golisano knows an unsold seat is revenue lost forever to team

'Though it won't happen next year, the Sabres also will explore reverting to their old blue and gold uniforms, Golisano said. The team wore them in their last regular-season home game this year, and the new owner said fans he has talked to have said it's a high priority.' … [Read more...] about Golisano takes over, lowers prices

'"The reason we did it was because it was the only way we could insure him for the World Championships," Quinn said.' … [Read more...] about Satan tendered offer

'``Do we have a real open mind about this type of thing? Absolutely,'' Golisano said. ``Are we going to go out and select the top seven paid players in the league? Absolutely not. But somewhere in the middle is the balance, and that's what we're going to try to achieve.''' … [Read more...] about Golisano not prepared to spend Sabres into competitiveness

'"He is giving the team a fresh start," said Dr. Arun Jain, chairman of the University at Buffalo's marketing department. "What he's doing is saying 'I'm not the Rigas family and I'm not Adelphia.' It appears that Tom Golisano is trying to connect with the community and do something for the community."' … [Read more...] about Golisano takes control of Sabres, announces ticket price cut

'''Somebody asked me how it feels, and I'm just anxious for the season to start and want to figure out a way to win here. That's really my motivation,'' Quinn said. ''I know I should be thrilled about all this, and I am. But I'm not thinking, 'Oh, I'm back.' I'm just not thinking about that.''' … [Read more...] about Golisano appoints Quinn as Sabres managing partner

'The Sabres have scheduled a 5 p.m. news conference at HSBC Arena, the team's home, where Golisano is expected to make the announcement.' … [Read more...] about Golisano set to close on purchase of Sabres

'The goal creases in Finland could have a Buffalo flavor the next few weeks.' … [Read more...] about Biron, Miller going to Worlds

'Martin Biron and Ryan Miller will both represent their countries at the World Hockey Championship in Finland, which begins Saturday and ends on May 11.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' goalies going global

The Sabres now appear to have a semblance of direction. They must first decide where they are going and who will take them there. … [Read more...] about All the wrong moves

“By no means is this a negative or are we thumbing our noses at Canada,” Sabres vice-president of communications Mike Gilbert said. “It’s just the opposite. We plan on doing more (in Canada) than has ever been done in the past. The new ownership feels we’ll be able to have more resources to spend in Canada by not having an office there. The … [Read more...] about Sabres close local office, but insist commitment to Canada still strong

'Sabres' Fan Appreciation Day this year was like waking up from a restless dream.' … [Read more...] about Puckvoice

'The former Sabres coach was invited to speak in Buffalo as part of Buffalo State College's monthlong Native American Heritage Celebration. Nolan, an Ojibway Indian, had no hesitations in returning to a familiar place, six years after he and the Sabres parted ways over a contract dispute.' … [Read more...] about Nolan hasn't lost dream to return as NHL coach

'The Sabres went into 2002-03 with an enviable group of young goalies, yet ended their season without a No. 1 - mostly because Noronen finally started showing why he was twice selected as the Hockey News' minor-league prospect of the year.' … [Read more...] about Who's No. 1? Sabres goalies take a number

'Also losing their jobs Monday, several sources confirmed, were Joe Guarnieri, senior director of broadcast and production services, and Jeff Holbrook, administrative assistant coach.' … [Read more...] about New owners of team replace two top executives