Archives for October 2002

'The Sabres (4-2-1) led 3-0 heading into the final period but could not hold off the Blue Jackets (6-3), who finished with a 37-26 shots advantage.' … [Read more...] about Blue Jackets 4, Sabres 3

'The Blue Jackets erased a 3-0 deficit by outshooting the Sabres, 21-5, over the final 20 minutes.' … [Read more...] about Columbus 4, Buffalo 3

'"I told my wife the other day, "I feel so much better about things this year,' " Woolley said, as a wide smile broke across his face. "I feel better on the ice, I feel better in the room and I look forward to coming to the rink. I can't tell you how much that means when it's your job."' … [Read more...] about 'Reborn' Woolley faces career crossroads

'"You don't want to put a gun to people's heads," says Robert P. Carr, the president of Carr Marketing Communications, an Amherst marketing firm. "But they're trying to communicate how serious the situation is and develop a sense of urgency so people buy tickets."' … [Read more...] about Tough job: marketing Sabres tickets

We are looking at another losing season for the Buffalo Sabres, marketing wise. … [Read more...] about Peacocks and Turkeys

'“He’s made it very interesting,” Larry Carriere, assistant to Sabres general manager Darcy Regier, said while scouting Rochester’s preseason finale, a 3-3 tie Saturday night with the Hamilton Bulldogs at Webster Community Sports Arena. “We all saw him in junior and then when he was in the NHL, and now there’s a newness in seeing him … [Read more...] about Bonsignore scores attention

'The Sabres exposed seven players - forwards Denis Hamel, Jeremy Adduono, Jason Botterill and Chris Taylor; defensemen Rory Fitzpatrick and Doug Houda; and Town of Tonawanda goaltender Tom Askey - but none were claimed.' … [Read more...] about No activity whatsoever for Sabres on draft day

'Golisano has put together eight to 10 local investors interested in purchasing the team and, according to Golisano, keeping it in Buffalo. The group includes banking and other interests, but beyond Golisano and Hormoz Mansouri, who owns a Town of Tonawanda engineering and architectural firm, the members' identities have been kept secret.' … [Read more...] about Golisano reportedly moves closer to bid for Sabres

'“If he truly wants to get back there (to the NHL), it’s all up to him,” Cunneyworth said. “He needs to get that hunger again.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Hamel down

'B. Thomas Golisano, the billionaire businessman who is running for governor of New York, met with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman on Friday to discuss his interest in buying the financially troubled Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Golisano meets with NHL to discuss Sabres

'In a conference call with reporters Oct. 3, National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman voiced disappointment with sluggish season ticket sales for the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Bettman disappointed with Sabres' ticket sales

'Now, the Buffalo Niagara Partnership is formally lending a hand to the Sabres by creating what is, in effect, a "Buffalo Backs the Sabres" ticket drive campaign, chaired by three influential business leaders, James Wadsworth, co-chairman of the Hodgson Russ law firm; M&T Bank President Robert Sadler and Brian Keating, HSBC Bank regional president.' … [Read more...] about Amherst Chamber, Partnership sign with Sabres

'After giving up a goal to Brett Hull less than two minutes into the third period, Miller moved well and made some impressive stops, helping the Buffalo Sabres to a 4-2 preseason win over the Red Wings Thursday night.' … [Read more...] about Miller's play impressive as Sabres trip Red Wings

'The Wings dug themselves a 2-0 hole, making mistakes in their zone and committing turnovers. They came back and tied the game in the third period, but then Adam Mair and Jochen Hecht scored for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Dull Red Wings get buffaloed

'The Wings came back from a 2-0 deficit to tie, but Buffalo scored twice late in the third period. "Tonight wasn't our best game," Joseph said.' … [Read more...] about Wings stumble