Archives for August 2002

'If Bassin winds up running the Sabres, it shouldn't be long before Nolan is back doing the job he never should have lost.' … [Read more...] about Future uncertain for Bills, Sabres as comeback 2002 season looms large

'Botterill has two goals and four assists in 52 NHL games with Dallas, Atlanta and Calgary. Methot, 24, had 17 goals and 17 assists for Rochester of the AHL last season.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres Sign Forwards Jason Botterill, Francois Methot

'Bassin has been quiet about the other investors, but The Buffalo News reported former Sabres captain Pat LaFontaine is interested in becoming a minority partner.' … [Read more...] about Minor-league owner reportedly wants to buy Sabres

'The Buffalo Sabres have signed forwards Jason Botterill and Francois Methot. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign forwards Botterill and Methot

'"I think I showed everyone what I could do last season. It's up to me to improve on that and that's what I'm going to do."' … [Read more...] about Noronen to push Biron for starting job in net

'At the same time, the Sabres are working with the Buffalo Niagara Partnership to create a more formalized effort to garner more financial support for the team by way of corporate sponsorship and suite sales. The Partnership is using its highly successful "Buffalo Backs the Bills" initiative as the model.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ticket plan carries urgency

'Although Bettman insists that five parties are interested in buying the Sabres and keeping them in Buffalo, that may just be wishful thinking.' … [Read more...] about NHL has to carry Sabres

'Frank DuRoss, a Utica businessman who owns the Providence Bruins, might eventually join the group, sources said. Western New York businessman Mark Hamister remains interested in buying the team but has not yet made an offer. All potential buyers preparing to make bids for the team would keep the Sabres in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Bassin group's offer for Sabres may come in week

"The group has retained a pro group to do researching on, as they say, due diligence, which is just another word for doing the homework," Bassin said. "I don't know if you can call it the finalization stages or down the stretch, because you don't know what's going to be uncovered yet. "We haven't made an offer," he said. "The … [Read more...] about Bassin's group prepared to bid on NHL's Sabres

'"The man's been through 6 or 7 Memorial Cups with his teams," says Alan Maislin. "(He has) an unbelievable work ethic, integrity second to none."' … [Read more...] about Bid for Sabres likely to be submitted next week

'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