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'John Rigas and his sons -- former Chief Financial Officer Timothy and former executive vice president of operations Michael -- were arrested early Wednesday morning and are expected to be presented in Manhattan federal court later today.' … [Read more...] about Former Adelphia Execs Arrested for Securities Fraud

'John Rigas, the 77-year-old founder and former chairman and chief executive of Adelphia Communications, the bankrupt US cable television company, was arrested along with sons Timothy and Michael Rigas on Wednesday for conspiracy to commit securities fraud.' … [Read more...] about Adelphia founder and sons arrested

'"Arbitration is a fact of life. Whatever happens, happens. Right now I'm looking forward to the upcoming season."' … [Read more...] about Biron won't miss camp this time around

'"Mark is on his own time frame and no one else's. When he's ready to submit a bid, he will submit it," said Earl Wells, owner of E-3 Communications and Hamister's spokesman.' … [Read more...] about Hamister still preparing a package to buy the Sabres

'But it would be hard to imagine anyone finalizing the purchase of the Sabres - at least before Adelphia presents its reorganization plan under Chapter 11 bankruptcy. And that's not expected until November or December.' … [Read more...] about Sale of Sabres is unlikely to come soon

'"I believe I am a better coach today than I was five years ago," he said. "Back then, I just did it, I didn't analyse what I was doing. But now, I have spoken to so many different groups -- police officers, businesses, students -- and hockey's no different than those lines of work. It really is about motivating people and keeping them motivated. … [Read more...] about Nolan remains motivated for return to NHL coaching

'A deal to keep the Buffalo Sabres in town can be completed before the end of Adelphia's two-year reorganization. But a sale to local buyers will face review by Adelphia's creditors, who will want to see the company collect as much of the team's $150 million debt as possible.' … [Read more...] about Adelphia is likely to cut 200 WNY jobs

'Biron's decision should be a relief to Sabres management.' … [Read more...] about Biron files for arbitration

'The real question is, how did Ray bleed $500,000 out of Darcy Regier? Since when do the Sabres high-ball players in negotiations?' … [Read more...] about Can Hamister be loyal? Ask his coach

Biron completed a two-year contract that paid him $750,000 last season, his first in taking over for Dominik Hasek as the starter. … [Read more...] about Arbitrator to settle Birons new contract

'So, that leaves the question: Will the Sabres still be able to keep their core?' … [Read more...] about Plenty of questions facing young Sabres

'Sabres Goaltender Martin Biron filed for salary arbitration on Monday, meaning he'll be under contract at the start of training camp. It also means the Sabres will have their top two goaltenders under contract with Mika Noronen signing last week.' … [Read more...] about Biron files for salary arbitration

'"All of the comments have been very flattering," said Miller. "But I still have to make sure that the situation is going to be as good or better than the college situation before I make a decision."' … [Read more...] about Not quite Miller time in Buffalo

'The clock is ticking, though, with just three months to the start of the regular season, when the heavy player payroll will tax the Sabres' continuing cash flow problems.' … [Read more...] about Hamister reportedly near offer for Sabres

'Noronen has played the last three seasons in Rochester and threatened to play in Finland unless the Sabres assured he would be in the National Hockey League next season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres keep Noronen with multiyear deal