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'Buffalo Mayor Anthony Masiello said, "I think they have to start marketing this team. They have to let people know tickets are on sale and give the fans what they want."' … [Read more...] about First Big Offer to Buy Sabres Reportedly on the Table

'Sherry Bassin, owner of the Ontario Hockey League's Erie Otters, is less than a week away from formally submitting an offer on the NHL team, Bassin's partner Alan Maislin told a number of Buffalo media outlets on Friday.' … [Read more...] about First group ready to make bid on Sabres

'It was not immediately clear how much Bassin's group was prepared to offer for the franchise. The Sabres are expected to sell for between $85 million and $100 million.' … [Read more...] about Bassin group ready to pitch first offer to buy Sabres

'"The Sabres came up with a few offers," Biron said. "When we met, they wanted to see if they could make a deal. I didn't want to go to arbitration. They were working hard to get something done here, so we figured we would work at it and get it done. We're happy. It all came really quick. I was really excited. Everybody in my family was … [Read more...] about Sabres have Biron's number

'Biron was a workhorse in the Sabres net last season, appearing in a club record-equalling 72 games and posting a record of 31-28-10.' … [Read more...] about Goaltender Biron Re-Signs with Buffalo Sabres

Bahssin is not unfamiliar to the Sabres - he was a final candidate for the GM position in 1997 that was ultimately given to Darcy Regier. … [Read more...] about Sabres for sale…is there a buyer?

'According to Bassin's bio on the Erie Otters webpage. Bassin is regarded as one of the top hockey minds in the world. He was CHL executive of the year last year. The highlights of his long resume include a stint as assitant general manager of the Quebec Nordique.' … [Read more...] about Erie Otters owner fishing for the Sabres

'News Four Sports learned late Thursday afternoon that there has been a bid officially submitted to buy the Buffalo Sabres. It is led by Montreal businessman Alan Maislin and Erie Otters owner Sherry Bassin. The group includes investors from Canada and the United States who will keep the team in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about First bid in for ownership of the Sabres

'The Buffalo Sabres signed forward Jason Pominville and defenseman Radoslav Hecl, the team said.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres Sign Forward Pominville, Defenseman Hecl

'Financial terms of the agreement weren't disclosed by the Sabres. Canadian Press reported Biron would make $1.9 million next season and $2.2 million in 2003-04. Biron made $750,000 last season.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres Re-Sign Goaltender Biron to Two-Year Contract

'Goaltender Martin Biron of the Buffalo Sabres avoided salary arbitration on Thursday, signing a two-year contract that will pay him $1.9 million next season and $2.2 million in 2003-04.' … [Read more...] about Biron avoids arbitration, signs 2-year deal

'"Marty established himself as one of the best young goaltanders in the NHL last season," Sabres general manager Darcy Regier said. "His play over the second half of the season was a large contributor to the team's success."' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign G Martin Biron to two-year contract

'The Buffalo Sabres have locked up starting goaltender Martin Biron for the next two seasons. Biron, who was set to go to arbitration, avoided it by signing a two-year deal late Wednesday night. Terms were not disclosed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Biron to two-year contract

'Ratchuk received an early wedding present Wednesday when his hometown NHL team, the Buffalo Sabres, signed him to a one-year contract. The Sabres also re-signed Rochester's homegrown defenseman, Rory Fitz-patrick, to a one-year deal. Both players are expected to play for the Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Fitzpatrick, Ratchuk for Amerks

'Buffalo Sabres center Tim Connolly and winger Eric Boulton will be among the athletes playing golf with fans in the 15th annual John Bednarski Celebrity Golf Tournament Monday at Shadow Lake and Shadow Pines.' … [Read more...] about Golfing for a cause