Archives for November 2002

'Look for the Sabres to try to make a good first impression tonight. On Wednesday, they learned that local businessman Mark E. Hamister's bid to buy the franchise was approved by the NHL. Hamister will be in the crowd tonight.' … [Read more...] about Scouting report

'"This team will be run by Buffalo-born and -bred managers that will keep the Sabres in Buffalo where they belong, and give this organization the players and support it needs to win," Hamister said.' … [Read more...] about Owners pledge a hands-on approach

'Hamister and Berman, a couple of local boys who made it big in the business world, offered the sort of rah-rah rhetoric fans expected to hear at Thursday's on-ice news conference to officially announce their acceptance into the National Hockey League fraternity. What they didn't explain, however, is how they would go about accomplishing these feats.' … [Read more...] about Buying time in Sabreland

'"I'm here for one simple reason," Berman said. "I want to keep the Sabres in Buffalo."' … [Read more...] about Sabres deal brings out kid in Berman

'LW Eric Boulton leads the NHL in major penalties with 10.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Blue Jackets

'With the Sabres' ownership vacuum about to be filled, there is reason to hope that everyone - fans included - will get back to the business at hand: building a winning franchise. Even though Hamister is not yet formally the team's owner, it wouldn't be too soon for him to get the attention of the executives, coaches and players of this poorly performing … [Read more...] about Game on for Hamister

'The Buffalo Sabres had lost six games in a row, gone winless in 11 and were averaging 1.7 goals since Game 3, yet when they went searching for the elixir , they recalled a goalie?' … [Read more...] about Sabres miss chance to bolster offense

'"But I believe the Sabres’ best days are yet to come. It is my hope to help them realize that better future."' … [Read more...] about Hamister promises Sabres' fans better days

'Since the new owner of the Sabres will have to negotiate tax breaks with state and local governments, the NHL could have decided that Hamister was in the best position to do so.' … [Read more...] about Pair's local ties help win team

Come on, Buffalo. Letting [Ted Nolan] go was wrong and now you have a chance to right that injustice. And, of course, maybe pull yourself out of last place in the NHL. … [Read more...] about Tonys a terrific guy

'Among the series of indignities that the Buffalo Sabres have endured this season -- including dropping attendance, the arrest of their former owner and an injury to their top scorer -- their biggest misfortune may be that they are bottoming out a year too early. By all accounts, the absolute best time to be at your worst will be next season when a Russian, Alexandre … [Read more...] about Sabres have skated themselves into a bind

'''I have rooted for this team since the Knox family got the franchise, since Punch Imlach coached the team and since Gilbert Perreault won the Calder Trophy,'' Hamister said, recalling some of the franchise's most memorable names. ''But I believe the Sabres' best days are yet to come. It is my hope to help them realize that better … [Read more...] about Hamister assures fans Sabres are staying in Buffalo

'The reported price tag of $65 million includes the Sabres, Buffalo Bandits of the National Lacrosse League, the relating companies associated with the two teams and the rights to HSBC Arena the Sabres "have enjoyed since day one."' … [Read more...] about Sabres' hopeful ownership group brings cheers to HSBC Arena

'"We love Buffalo. We love the Sabres," said Hamister, who operates the Hamister Group of Companies and North American Sports Inc., which oversees three minor league football teams including the Buffalo Destroyers of the Arena Football League.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' prospective owners tout Buffalo roots

'And, according to comments made by Hamister today when he was introduced at a press conference as the Sabres new owner, he will not have any involvement with the day-to-day operations of the team until the Board of Governors approve him next year. Until Hamister is approved, the NHL will continue to operate the team the way they have over the past six months with Regier … [Read more...] about Status quo