'"He's the guy that we look to in all situations, from penalty-killing to power play," commented Ruff. "I think any team that's going to have success, their big guys have to be producing on almost a nightly basis."' … [Read more...] about Satan honoured
The Sabres Report - Jan 31, 2003
Golisano Anxiously Waiting
'The Sabres creditors want the new buyer to pay for past debt. Golisano thinks otherwise. Their idea is while we have all these back debts and all these back liabilities we want the new buyer to absorb them. Well if the new buyer submits an offer that is not encompassing of those, so be it. They have three options. They can counter our offer, they can take our offer, they … [Read more...] about Golisano Anxiously Waiting
Blues 2, Sabres 1, OT
'The Sabres have 41 points, tied for the NHL's worst with the Atlanta Thrashers.' … [Read more...] about Blues 2, Sabres 1, OT
Hamister to offer Adelphia revised deal in bid to buy Sabres
'The main sticking point in Adelphia's negotiations with Hamister and Berman is believed to focus on the prospective owners' request that $7 million of their offer to be used to pay Sabres' unsecured creditors.' … [Read more...] about Hamister to offer Adelphia revised deal in bid to buy Sabres
St. Louis 2, Buffalo 1
'"We had our chance going down the ice," Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said of the overtime session. "They had a guy that jumped on the ice 30 seconds too early. It should've been called but wasn't, which was utter crap. I look at it as we lost the point. We got a point, but I think we gave a point away."' … [Read more...] about St. Louis 2, Buffalo 1
The Sabres Report - Jan 30, 2003
Tallinder taught well by ex-Sabre
'Tallinder has been one of the pleasant surprises in an often-unpleasant season.' … [Read more...] about Tallinder taught well by ex-Sabre
Gratton out with concussion
'"He really wasn't feeling that well," coach Lindy Ruff said. "He saw the doctors the other night and the doctors saw him again the next day, and initially we thought maybe just one game, but it looks like the Tuesday game also."' … [Read more...] about Gratton out with concussion
Sabres vs. Blues
'The Sabres are winless in their last five games against St. Louis (0-3-2).' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Blues
Seeking court help to secure Sabres
'With the latest deadline now only four days away for Hamister to complete an agreement to buy the Sabres, neither that deal nor Hamister's request for government aid seems close to being resolved, several sources said Wednesday. And Hamister has admitted his increasing concerns about the process.' … [Read more...] about Seeking court help to secure Sabres
New Blues assistant feels sorry for old team
'"I think everybody's shocked," Lever said. "I think that's what's happened to the team. It's easy to say it didn't effect them, but you just have to look at the way they're playing now. They started off strong. I think they just couldn't dig themselves out of reading all those negative reports."' … [Read more...] about New Blues assistant feels sorry for old team
Gameday: Sabres at Blues
'Buffalo has the worst record in the NHL at 15-24-7-3. It has scored a league-low 108 goals, though it is 11th in the league in goals allowed with 128.' … [Read more...] about Gameday: Sabres at Blues
The Sabres Report - Jan 29, 2003
Sabres star happy to be honored
You always thought that he could be a guy that could average a point a game, Ruff said. He plays in every situation for us he has had some big games. The numbers are adding up for him, and I think if he can keep that going he can easily set a record for himself. … [Read more...] about Sabres star happy to be honored
Erie County hires attorney to prevent Sabres from moving
'``The threat of moving this team is something that we're going to fight and resist at every step of the way,'' county executive Joel Giambra said. ``It would be a tremendous injustice to this community from a financial standpoint and psychological (standpoint) to allow this team to leave. ``We're going to throw everything but the kitchen sink into our … [Read more...] about Erie County hires attorney to prevent Sabres from moving
Sabres' Gratton to miss two games
'Sabres forward Chris Gratton will miss the next two games because of a mild concussion after scoring four goals in the last three games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' Gratton to miss two games
Sabres C Gratton to miss two games with mild concussion
'Gratton sustained the injury when he was hit in the head with a puck on a faceoff during Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Ottawa Senators. He managed to play in a 5-1 defeat to the Nashville Predators on Monday and scored a goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres C Gratton to miss two games with mild concussion