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'No one in Buffalo should start counting on a quick takeover of the moribund Sabres by prospective owners Mark Hamister and Todd Berman. They may not even be able to count on a takeover at all. That's because the bid by the Buffalo-area natives is not binding, and it comes with conditions for things such as government money and concessions that could sink it long … [Read more...] about Questions surround Buffalo takeover

'Hamister's friendship with Boston Bruins owner Jeremy Jacobs, a Buffalo native, might hint at how his Sabres will run. Jacobs is cautious on expenditures and moves many big-ticket stars, but his Bruins are often competitive.' … [Read more...] about Owners' mission: Save Sabres from extinction

'The NHL Board of Governors were briefed Monday on the proposed sale of the Buffalo Sabres during the opening session of their two-day meeting.' … [Read more...] about Owners discuss franchise issues on first day of meeting

'A fifth-round draft pick by Edmonton in 1993, the 28-year-old native of Slovakia leads the Sabres with nine goals and 12 assists in 23 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Right Wing Miroslav Satan Is Named NHL Player of Week

'Satan leads the Sabres in scoring with nine goals and 12 assists for 21 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' Satan named NHL Player of the Week

'Buffalo Sabres right wing Miroslav Satan, who had three goals and four assists in three games, was named NHL Player of the Week on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres RW Satan named NHL Player of the Week

'To replace Hecht in the lineup, Buffalo called up forward Jason Botterill from Rochester of the American Hockey League. Botterill leads Rochester with 14 goals and is tied for the team lead with 21 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Hecht to miss at least one game after losing part of ear

'I’m a positive person, but what is good about going into the third month of the season with only 13 points in the standings?' … [Read more...] about Puckvoice

'Was Hamister was informally given assurances by public officials of the city, county or state that went beyond what other bidders expected? Equally important, was Hamister given financial assurances far beyond what taxpayers would knowingly agree to support in a cash strapped community?' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres Questions Persist!

'The Sabres, with 19 points, have now leaped over the Atlanta Thrashers and out of the NHL basement. Now they just need to find some way back into the Northeast Division race, and it will be a stern task. Fourth-place Montreal is nine points ahead in the standings.' … [Read more...] about Sudden impulse

'Florida Panthers GM Rick Dudley was recently in town for the Sabres game against the Anaheim Mighty Ducks. Talk has it that he is looking at Buffalo right winger Miroslav Satan.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo's baby steps

The recent revelation that Mark Hamister is seeking up to $35 million in governmental aid to assist in his acquisition of the Buffalo Sabres may have been startling to some, but it really should not have been a surprise to anyone who follows the business of sport in the 21st century. … [Read more...] about No surprise: Hamister has his hand in public's pocket

'But there are whispers around the league that Berman and Hamister are only putting up a token amount to buy the team and that the bulk of the $65-million is the assumption of debt. The governors are not expected to approve the sale at this meeting, only to ask a lot of questions.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sale has owners rattled

What a difference a week makes! Last week, the Sabres were a veritable train wreck. They couldn't score, the soft goals were going in, one mistake and the team would unravel like a cheap sweater. In a word, they were terrible. Is it possible... just maybe... dare I say... this team has finally turned the corner? … [Read more...] about After a brutal November, are Sabres turning the page?

'The team that couldn't win is suddenly the team that can't lose.' … [Read more...] about Sabres suddenly on 3-win streak